Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 against a deep vee Sea Fox 256 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 at 22,3 ft versus Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 at 25,0 ft. At 35 lbs and 49 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 400 hp, the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012'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 226CC Pro Series 2012 carries 101 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013. 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 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 256 Commander 2013 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
Model226CC Pro Series
Model256 Commander
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (383 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1