Sea Fox Boats has done it yet again with their 2024 Sea Fox Boat 228 Commander! As an established authority in boating equipment and marine life, we at See Dealer Cost were more than eager to examine this breakthrough in the Fiberglass Fish category. Not only did the boat meet our expectations, but it also surpassed them.
The 228 Commander shines in its functionality and aesthetics. One of the remarkable features of this boat is its balance between power and accommodation. Boasting a maximum horsepower of 250 and fuel capacity of 90 gallons, it's clear this is not a boat that compromises on performance. Additionally, it comfortably seats 8 people, ensuring that your fishing trip is not a lonely endeavor.
Functionality is at the forefront of the design of the 228 Commander. It boasts automatic 1100 GPH bilge pumps, and a self-bailing cockpit lined with SST grates, contributing to the effortlessness of its maintenance. Furthermore, the boat includes an anchor locker, battery switch and separate storage compartments for fish and other goods, striking an excellent balance between utilitarian purpose and comfort.
The boat carries a plethora of modern amenities making your fishing experience a sheer pleasure. It carries a raw water washdown, LED navigation lights, and courtesy lights. Additionally, its console comes with a full digital gauge instrumentation set up, including a tachometer, speedometer, volt, fuel, and backlight. For those lengthy fishing trips, the boat even features a portable toilet.
The 2024 Sea Fox Boat 228 Commander is not just functional but a sight to behold. With a silver boot stripe available on the White Pearl hull and a sand-grip deck surface, beauty and practicality mesh seamlessly. The upholstery boasts marine-grade vinyl and faux teak decking that won’t fail to impress any passenger aboard.
Finally, with a limited lifetime warranty on the hull, it’s hard to argue against the sheer value of this boat. At an MSRP of $70,380 and dealer invoice of $59,823, it presents tremendous value for the money. Sea Fox Boats has outdone themselves with the 228 Commander – equipping it with utilitarian features and sleek design without losing sight of the ultimate goal: to enhance the joy and success of the fishing experience.
There's more to fishing than just catching fish. It's about the journey, the experiences shared with fellow boaters, and the tools that enhance this experience. And without a doubt, the Sea Fox Boat 228 Commander 2024 offers superb tools to make your fishing journeys unforgettable.
Centerline Length: 22' 4"
Beam: 8' 6"
Bridge Clearance: 99"
Dry Weight: 2,700
Maximum Weight: 4,441
Deadrise: 18°
Draft (hull): 14"
Fuel Capacity: 90 gal
Persons Capacity: 8
Total Capacity: 2,200
Maximum HP: 250
Transom: 25"
STANDARDS
34 12-volt power point
Anchor locker
Battery switch
Bilge pumps - automatic (1100 GPH) (1 primary and 1 back up)
Boot stripe (silver) (only available on White Pearl hull)
Bulkhead fittings for hydraulic hoses (splashwell)
Cockpit - self-bailing with SST grates
Composite hull and deck
Console - compass
Console - dash shroud
Console - dash space for flush electronics (compatible for (2) 10" displays)
Console - dash "SF" backlit logo
Console - door (lockable) with magnetic bottle opener
Console - footrest/storage insert
Console - forward seat with backrest
Console - full digital gauge instrumentation (2 gauge set up, tachometer, speedometer, volt, fuel, backlight and push button functions (for XA and XB single motors); single multifunction digital gauge with tachometer, speedometer, volt, fuel, fuel management, backlight and push button functions (for XCA single motors)
Console - horn
Console - portable toilet
Cup holders (10)
Fuel/water separator
Gel coat - Isothalic and vinylester barrier coat (hull and deck)
Lights - courtesy (LED) (2)
Lights - live well lights
Lights - navigation (rub rail mount) (LED)
Live well - 800 GPH aerated (30 gallons; pressurized)
Live well - aquarium window
Live well - dip net storage
Net - Sea Fox Dip Net with net storage compartment
Prerig for 1 battery
Rod storage - gunwales
Sand-grip deck surface
SST Closeout rings for rod holders
SST fasteners
SST latches (compression)
SST pull-up cleats (6)
SST rear boarding telescopic ladder
SST recessed grab rail at bow
SST rod holders (4)
SST rub rail
SST steering wheel with turning knob
SST through hulls
SST through-bolted gran rails
SST transom gate (walk through)
SST transom saver
Steering - SeaStar hydraulic (tilt)
Storage - floor with 5-gallon bucket
Storage - transom walk-thru compartment for beach anchor or drainable insulated cooler
Storage/fish box - bow
Trim tabs - standard switch (recessed)
T-top - canvas and rear spreader light pair (LED)
Upholstery - bench seat (aft)
Upholstery - bow backrests (fold out) (2)
Upholstery - bow seating with curved backrests
Upholstery - coaming pads
Upholstery - faux teak decking
Upholstery - marine grade vinyl
Upholstery - seat with cushion and backrest (forward of console)
Warranty - Limited Lifetime (hull)
Washdown - raw water
Windscreen