Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 255 2005 vs Sea Pro SV1700 CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 255 2005 vs Sea Pro SV1700 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 400 hp, the Sea Pro 255 2005 has a 285-hp advantage over the Sea Pro SV1700 CC 2008'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 255 2005 carries 158 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Sea Pro SV1700 CC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Pro 255 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Pro SV1700 CC 2008 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 255 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Pro 255 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Pro SV1700 CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise@ Transom 18℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg669.05
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.1475
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches205
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRec. HP Single: 225-250 HP Twin: 115-15
Engine/s standard75 ELPT EFI 4-stroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max400 HP
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee