Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 236DC 2008 vs Sea Fox 245 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 236DC 2008 vs Sea Fox 245 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 236DC 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Sea Fox 245 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 3 lbs and 27 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Sea Fox 236DC 2008 and 250 hp for the Sea Fox 245 2006. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 236DC 2008 and Sea Fox 245 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
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°
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel hull: 11 in. V-hull: 13 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,302 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.27
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]Tunnel hull: 20 in. V-bottom: 25 in
Length - Meters7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8