Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 measures 25,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). At 29 lbs and 49 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007'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 216 WA Pro 2007 carries 101 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 216 WA Pro 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256CC Pro Series 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model216 WA Pro
Model256CC Pro Series
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,317 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches3
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1