Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 225 2006 vs Sea Fox 236DC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 225 2006 vs Sea Fox 236DC 2011 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 225 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Sea Fox 236DC 2011 at 23,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 225 2006 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 198 lbs more than the Sea Fox 236DC 2011 at 37 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 236DC 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 225 2006's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 236DC 2011 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 225 2006 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel hull: 11 in. V-hull: 13 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]Tunnel hull: 20 in. V-bottom: 25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches279
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee