Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 vs Sea Fox 216DC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 216DC 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 at 21,3 ft versus Sea Fox 216DC 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 37 lbs and 26 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 and 200 hp for the Sea Fox 216DC 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 carries 85 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 216DC 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 and Sea Fox 216DC 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model216 Voyager
Model216DC
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.26
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches255
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8