Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 and 250 hp for the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020 carries 186 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Sea Fox 236 Voyager 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 288 Commander 2020 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 236 Voyager 2013 at 23,0 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
Model236 Voyager
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower