Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 228 DC 2008 vs Sea Pro SV2100CC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 228 DC 2008 vs Sea Pro SV2100CC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sea Pro 228 DC 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Pro SV2100CC 2004's 225-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 228 DC 2008 carries 104 gallons versus 54 gallons in the Sea Pro SV2100CC 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 6 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 228 DC 2008 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro SV2100CC 2004 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise@ Transom 15℃
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail10 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches1
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.19
Length - Meters6.85
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.85 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 XL Verado?
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 115-15
Fuel tank capacity - Detail104 gal. (393 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal104
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max225 HP