Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 172 Bay Boat 2021 vs Sea Pro 238 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 172 Bay Boat 2021 vs Sea Pro 238 2004 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 Pro 238 2004 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Pro 172 Bay Boat 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Pro 238 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea Pro 172 Bay Boat 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Pro 238 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Pro 238 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Pro 172 Bay Boat 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise@ Transome 18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.32
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 200-225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail126 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters476.96
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal126
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 HP
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSea Pro
Modelnot available
Model238
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004