Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 238 Center Console 2006 vs Sea Pro SV2300CC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 238 Center Console 2006 vs Sea Pro SV2300CC 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 300 hp, the Sea Pro 238 Center Console 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Pro SV2300CC 2005's 250-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 238 Center Console 2006 carries 121 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Sea Pro SV2300CC 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 7 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 238 Center Console 2006 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro SV2300CC 2005 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model238 Center Console
ModelSV2300CC
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise@ Transom 16℃
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.2
Length - Meters7.21
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches284
Length overall - Inches28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail121 gal. (458.03 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters458.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal121
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max250 HP
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 2