Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 225BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 225BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2018 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 300 hp, the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2018 has a 75-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 288 Commander 2018 carries 185 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: The Sea Fox 288 Commander 2018 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
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model225BF
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
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℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 13 in.; Tunnel hull: 11 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (1,158 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]not available
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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower