Sea Fox boats
Sea Fox is a US boat builder with 745 registered hulls in the domestic fleet, predominantly in the recreational fishing segment. The typical Sea Fox measures around 21.5 feet with gasoline power, and used examples span from budget project boats at $8,500 to turnkey models near $28,500.
Sea Fox used price range
From 398 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
See Sea Fox values by model year →Are Sea Fox boats reliable?
Sea Fox has 6 USCG recalls on record across its 745 hull fleet. Operating costs are driven primarily by outboard engine maintenance and fuel consumption, as 744 of 745 registered hulls run gasoline power with the maintenance intervals and fuel burn typical of boats in this size class.
Common problems to inspect on a used Sea Fox
- Deck core condition around hatches and hardware where water intrusion causes soft spots
- Transom integrity on older hulls, particularly those with heavy outboards or repower history
- Gelcoat stress cracks in high load areas like cleats, rod holders, and bow railings
- Bilge pump and livewell plumbing function, as component failures accumulate on boats from the 2001 to 2013 model years that dominate the fleet
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (6)
- ⚠ RecallWhat this means before you buy →
22MF01114/12/2022 - ⚠ Recall
031018T3/21/2005port stability; STARBOARD STABILITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
001026T10/9/2001LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
001021T1/25/2002LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
001022S1/25/2002LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ RecallWhat this means before you buy →
22SD0001
USCG MIC entries (2)
Frequently asked questions
What do used Sea Fox boats cost?
Current listings range from $8,500 to $28,500 with a median of $17,595 across 79 active boats. Price correlates with age, condition, and outboard service history.
Are Sea Fox boats reliable?
The brand has 6 USCG recalls across 745 registered hulls. Long term reliability depends heavily on outboard maintenance quality and whether prior owners addressed deck and transom moisture intrusion early.
What years should I look for in a used Sea Fox?
The most common model years are 2012, 2011, and 2013, with secondary concentrations in 2004, 2003, and 2001. These reflect production volume peaks and current market turnover, not necessarily quality differences.
What size are Sea Fox boats?
The median registered Sea Fox is 21.5 feet in length. Nearly the entire fleet runs on gasoline outboards, making them representative of the trailerable fishing boat class in fuel and maintenance costs.
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