Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013 vs Sea Fox 286CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 286CC 2011 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 286CC 2011 measures 28,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013 at 22,3 feet (2013). At 35 lbs and 5 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Sea Fox 286CC 2011 has a 250-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013's 250-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 2013 carries 101 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 286CC 2011. 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 226 Commander 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 286CC 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 286CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model226 Commander
Model286CC
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1