Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216DC 2009 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 216DC 2009 and the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 has a 100-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 240XT 2011 at 24,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 216DC 2009 at 21,0 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise19°
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 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. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches292
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8