Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 220 XT 2011 vs Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 220 XT 2011 is a modified-V design and the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2011 at 22,3 ft versus Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 tips the scales at 4 900 lbs - 2 100 lbs less than the Sea Fox 220 XT 2011 at 2 800 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 400 hp, the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 has a 175-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 220 XT 2011'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 256 Commander 2013 carries 150 gallons versus 65 gallons in the Sea Fox 220 XT 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 256 Commander 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sea Fox 220 XT 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 220 XT 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model220 XT
Model256 Commander
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
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. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise15°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 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: 2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.4900
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches300
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. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
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 people10