Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 236WA 2010 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 236WA 2010 and the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 236WA 2010'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 2010 carries 122 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 240XT 2011. 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 240XT 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 236WA 2010 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 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. (2.4 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. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,407 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (462 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 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 (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8