Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 225 2006 vs Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 225 2006 vs Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Sea Fox 225 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015's 200-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 226 Commander 2015 carries 101 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 225 2006. 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 225 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 225 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 225 2006 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 226 Commander 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model225
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel hull: 11 in. V-hull: 13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]Tunnel hull: 20 in. V-bottom: 25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower