MAKING OF
A SEA FOX
Sea Fox Boats are designed inside and out for durability and dependability on the water. They are known for their rugged construction proven in the fishing boats which are often driven hard. There’s no structural wood in any Sea Fox. The composite-cored hull is supported by fibreglass stringers that are also bonded directly to the cockpit sole which creates superior strength and minimal flexing. In the transom, a glassed-in aluminium plate adds support around the engine mount. Closed cell foam is injected into spaces in the hull and deck providing positive flotation, while all-stainless hardware will stand up to the elements without demanding maintenance.
Sea Fox boats are built to last both above and below deck and the Limited Lifetime Warranty shows strong confidence in our product.
COMPONENTS
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AStainless steel hand rails and hardware help deter corrosionMLarge rod boxes or racks
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BRigging conduits built in below decks for clean, organised cables and wiresNExtra large foam-insulated bait wells/coolers
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CLarge insulated storage / fish lockerODeck fiberglassed directly to broad stringer tops for superior strength
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DRemovable coolers available as option on most modelsPNon-corroding fuel tanks
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EFlush mounted gauges on most modelsQSea Fox’s Fibre4System™ foam filled fiberglass stringers
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FErgonomically correct consoles designed by boaters for boatersRClosed cell foam for added floatation
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GHand-rolled 3610 fiberglass knit for superior strengthSKeel drainage system
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HHand-laid 1708 fiberglass knit in deck radius for strength and minimal flexingTAll composite materials. No wood, no rot!
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IPremium-quality, isothalic, high-flex, Generation IV gel coatsUTransoms reinforced with Penske high-density, foam-core material
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JLifetime Hull WarrantyVGlassed-in aluminium transom plate for a durable motor mount
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KSelf-bailing cockpitsW32-ounce vinyls coated with PERMAGUARD®
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LNon-skid deck surfaces for safetyXDouble-sided finished lids on all models
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YDeutsch connected wiring
65 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
UPHOLSTERY
We use premium marine grade 30-ounce vinyls on all of our models for strength and
durability. Sea Fox beats the competition by exclusively offering Permaguard superior stain
resistance on all of our vinyls. This provides unequaled resistance to scratches, scuffs, stains
and abrasions for long term and trouble free performance. We now do all quilting in house
with the ability to customise design and look for the customer. Our foams are some of the
thickest in the industry, just take the “knee test” and simply lean your knee into the centre
of the cushion and then do the same to a competitor’s. The knee test tests the density of
the foam. We also use a reticulating foam on all of our seat cushions to allow water to drain
through. All of our substrates are also PVC. By building the upholstery on site we are able to
use the finest quality materials instead of paying a vendor’s overhead.
ULTIMA HARD TOP
Our styling and smooth lines are only the beginning of what our hard tops have to offer. All
hardtops come standard with tons of storage, most include our signature safety storage door
that features dedicated placement for everything you need on board to keep your family
safe. Depending on model, tops also include a variety of spreader lights, side lights, and can
be upgraded to include a sleek cell phone charger and our very popular bow shade. Aft rod
holders, reinforcements for radar, and outrigger placement mounts are also on most models.
STANDARD FEATURES
We include features we want on all our boats as standard: Stereos, trim tabs, bow fillers,
premium stainless steel hardware, marine grade heavyweight vinyls, and on models 26’ and
up powder coating and Ultima hard tops.
FACILITY
Located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina USA is our 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility,
which includes our own in-house metal fabrication shop, interior/upholstery shop and an
infusion department for our flagship model, the 368 Commander.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Sea Fox continuously strives to improve upon our existing designs, with real world testing
and experimentation. All of our hulls are designed by a renowned naval architect and our
plugs are then precision cut with a five-axis router. We continually make an effort to improve
production while lowering costs by finding ways to implement the latest technologies and
CAD design.
QUALITY CONTROL
Sea Fox has strict quality control check points throughout the build process, starting in
lamination, hull and deck rigging, hull and deck capping and final inspection to ensure each
boat meets both ABYC and Coast Guard requirements.
STRINGERS
Each Sea Fox model has a completely sealed stringer system custom made for maximum
strength and flotation. All stringers are professionally designed with CAD software and
built with closed cell foam for a sealed system and added flotation.
FABRICATION
Sea Fox uses the best raw materials in the industry today with vinylester barrier coats applied
on every hull and deck to ensure gelcoat longevity for a lifetime of use. All Sea Fox models
are hand laid with a 36/10 ounce fibreglass in the hull for a solid feel and ride. All decks
are completely cored with a high density foam composite offering stronger properties than
resin based bonding agents. Once the bonding agent cures, the deck and hull are chemically bonded together for superior strength.