Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 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 600 hp, the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 has a 300-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022'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 288 Commander 2022 carries 185 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013. 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 286 Commander 2013 and its 600-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2022 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
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
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
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 - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity26
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower