Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 vs Sea Fox 236 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 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 220 XT 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Sea Fox 236 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 236 2006 tips the scales at 2 700 lbs - 900 lbs less than the Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 at 1 800 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sea Fox 236 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 220 XT 2010's 225-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 65 gallons in the Sea Fox 220 XT 2010. 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 220 XT 2010 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2010
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (1,158 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs.
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.1800
Weight - lbs.2700
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in.
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches279
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs.
Maximum people8
Maximum people8