Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 vs Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 or the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008?

For trailering, the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 has the edge at 56 lbs dry weight versus 205 lbs for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 has a documented max rating of 250 hp. Engine specifications for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 measures 116" wide, compared to 98" for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 or the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008?

The Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 has the bigger tank at 58 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010. That 34-gallon difference translates to roughly 102–170 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 and Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 and the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 are built by Sea Hunt. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 vs Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008

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Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010

2010

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Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008

2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 vs Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 and the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 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 Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 carries 58 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010. 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 Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeSea Hunt

ModelGamefish 29

ModelUltra 196

Model Year201

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam9 ft. 8 in

Beam8 ft. 2 in

Beam - Meters2.95

Beam - Meters2.49

Beam - Inches116

Beam - Inches98

DeadriseTransom: 21° Midship: 24° Entry: 60°

Deadrisenot available

Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 10 in

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.56

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches22

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail5,600 lbs

Weight - Detail2,050 lbs

Weight - kg2540.12

Weight - kg929.86

Weight - lbs.56

Weight - lbs.205

Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in

Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in

Length overall - Meters8.84

Length overall - Meters5.94

Length overall - Inches348

Length overall - Inches234

Length - Feetnot available

Length - Feet19

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches6

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5

Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel tank capacity - Gal58

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Drive typeOutboard

Engine maxTwin 250 hp

Engine maxnot available

Performance

Maximum speed50 mph

Maximum speednot available

Operational Info

Water capacityFresh Water: 19 gal

Water capacitynot available

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people7

Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 vs Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 or the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008?

For trailering, the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 has the edge at 56 lbs dry weight versus 205 lbs for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 has a documented max rating of 250 hp. Engine specifications for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 measures 116" wide, compared to 98" for the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 or the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008?

The Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 has the bigger tank at 58 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010. That 34-gallon difference translates to roughly 102–170 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 and Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sea Hunt Gamefish 29 2010 and the Sea Hunt Ultra 196 2008 are built by Sea Hunt. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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