Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216DC 2008 vs Sea Fox 236 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 216DC 2008 vs Sea Fox 236 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 216DC 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Sea Fox 236 2006 at 23,0 ft. At 26 lbs and 27 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 250 hp, the Sea Fox 236 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216DC 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 236 2006 carries 122 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 216DC 2008. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Fox 236 2006 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 216DC 2008 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.27
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches279
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8