Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 256CC 2011 vs Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 256CC 2011 against a modified vee Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 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 256CC 2011 at 25,0 ft versus Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 at 28,0 ft. At 49 lbs and 5 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 500 hp, the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 256CC 2011's 400-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 256CC 2011 carries 15 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256CC 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 286CC Pro Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model256CC
Model286CC Pro Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches111
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 0 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available