Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 236WA Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 236WA Pro Series 2012 against a deep vee Sea Fox 240 Viper 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 236WA Pro Series 2012 at 23,3 ft versus Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 at 24,3 ft. At 4 lbs and 33 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 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 236WA 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 236WA Pro Series 2012 carries 122 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 240 Viper 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 236WA Pro Series 2012 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model236WA Pro Series
Model240 Viper
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise19°
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.27 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,100 lbs. (1,407 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,000 lbs. (1,816 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.33
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.5 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches292
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (462 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTunnel Hull: 65 gal. (246 l) V-Hull: 90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max300 hp (223 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8