Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2021 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 Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 286 Commander 2013 and Sea Fox 288 Commander 2021 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model286 Commander
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower