Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 at 23,0 feet (2012). At 37 lbs and 52 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 450 hp, the Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 236DC 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 236DC Pro Series 2012 carries 9 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007. 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 236DC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 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 236DC Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 287 WA Pro 2007 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
Model236DC Pro Series
Model287 WA Pro
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,361 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.52
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches336
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1