Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 240XT 2011 vs Sea Fox 245 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 240XT 2011 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.
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 245 2006's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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: 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 245 2006 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
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 - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15°
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel hull: 11 in. V-hull: 13 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches13
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]Tunnel hull: 20 in. V-bottom: 25 in
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches288
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
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 max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8