Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 225BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 225BF 2009 against a deep vee Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 measures 28,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 225BF 2009 at 22,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 225BF 2009 tips the scales at 255 lbs — 250 lbs more than the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 at 5 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 600 hp, the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 has a 375-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 225BF 2009 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013. 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: The Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 225BF 2009 at 22,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model225BF
Model286 Commander
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 13 in.; Tunnel hull: 11 in
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (1,158 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified