Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216DC 2009 vs Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 216DC 2009 against a deep vee Sea Fox 236 Voyager 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 216DC 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 at 23,0 ft. At 26 lbs and 4 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 Voyager 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216DC 2009'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 Voyager 2013 carries 101 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 216DC 2009 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model216DC
Model236 Voyager
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.4
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8