Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216CC 2008 vs Sea Fox 246 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 216CC 2008 against a deep vee Sea Fox 246 Commander 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 246 Commander 2013 measures 24,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 216CC 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 26 lbs and 42 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 300 hp, the Sea Fox 246 Commander 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216CC 2008'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 246 Commander 2013 carries 122 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Sea Fox 216CC 2008. 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 216CC 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 246 Commander 2013 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 216CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 216CC 2008 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 246 Commander 2013 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
Model216CC
Model246 Commander
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.42
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches292
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max300 hp (223 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1