Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 carries 185 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013. 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 288 Commander 2022 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 216 Voyager 2013 at 21,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model216 Voyager
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity26
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower