Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 vs Sea Fox 256CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 against a deep vee Sea Fox 256CC 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 XT 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Sea Fox 256CC 2011 at 25,0 ft. At 18 lbs and 49 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 256CC 2011 has a 175-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 220 XT 2010 carries 65 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256CC 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 XT 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256CC 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 XT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 220 XT 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256CC 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 Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 0 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise16°
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (1,158 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1