Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 240XT 2011 vs Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 and the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 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 500 hp, the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 240XT 2011's 300-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 240XT 2011 carries 9 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012. 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: The Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 240XT 2011 at 24,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model240XT
Model286CC Pro Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
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 - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise15°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches2
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches336
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available