Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 196 CC 2008 vs Sea Pro SV1700CC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 196 CC 2008 vs Sea Pro SV1700CC 2005 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 60-hp advantage over the Sea Pro SV1700CC 2005's 115-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 33 gallons in the Sea Pro SV1700CC 2005. 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 SV1700CC 2005 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam7 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise19.5℃
Deadrise@ Transom 15℃
Draft [max] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches15.5
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020 kg)
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.1
Length - Meters5.94
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 XL Verado?
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 9
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max115 HP