Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 256WA 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 256WA 2011 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 220 Viper 2013 at 22,3 ft versus Sea Fox 256WA 2011 at 25,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 53 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 256WA 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013's 250-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 220 Viper 2013 carries 65 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256WA 2011. 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 220 Viper 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256WA 2011 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 220 Viper 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256WA 2011 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Deadrise15°
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,150 lbs. (975 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 4,100 lbs. (1,861 kg) Maximum Weight: 5,300 lbs. (2,406 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.53
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.5 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (167 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1