Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 180 2004 vs Sea Pro 196 CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 180 2004 vs Sea Pro 196 CC 2008 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 175 hp, the Sea Pro 196 CC 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Sea Pro 180 2004's 140-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 Pro 196 CC 2008 carries 57 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Sea Pro 180 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Pro 196 CC 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro 180 2004 with its 140-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 5 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise@ Transom 15℃
Deadrise19.5℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches15.5
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.225
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.94
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 90-115
Engine/s standard150 XL Verado?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Engine max140 HP
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee