Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 225BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 236 CC Pro 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 225BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 236 CC Pro 2007 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 225BF 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Sea Fox 236 CC Pro 2007 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 225BF 2009 tips the scales at 255 lbs — 227 lbs more than the Sea Fox 236 CC Pro 2007 at 28 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 CC Pro 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 225BF 2009'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 CC Pro 2007 carries 122 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 225BF 2009. 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 CC Pro 2007 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 225BF 2009 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model225BF
Model236 CC Pro
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
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] - DetailV-hull: 13 in.; Tunnel hull: 11 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (1,158 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,271 kg)
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.28
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Meters7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches279
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (462 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8