SEA FOX 228CC Commander Boats Owner’s Manual

June 13, 2024
SEA FOX

228CC Commander Boats

Product Information

The Sea Fox Model 228CC is a handcrafted saltwater boat known
for its build-quality, features, styling, and performance. With
over 24 years of experience, Sea Fox offers a unique blend of
fishing and family options, technologies, and innovative features.
The boat has a maximum weight capacity of 2200 lbs (998 kg) and can
accommodate up to 8 persons with a maximum weight of 1200 lbs (544
kg). It is powered by a maximum horsepower of 250 hp (186 kw).

The boat has a length overall (L.O.A.) of 22′ 4″ (6.81 m) and a
beam width of 8′ 6″ (2.59 m). Its draft is 14 inches (0.36 m), and
the height from keel to top when the light is folded is 115 inches
(2.92 m). The bridge clearance with the hard top is 99 inches (2.51
m). The maximum weight of the boat, including fluids and the
largest horsepower, is 4508 lbs (2045 kg).

For convenience, the boat is equipped with a 90-gallon (341 L)
fuel tank, a 12-gallon (45 L) freshwater tank, and a 12-gallon (45
L) holding tank.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Before operating the boat or any equipment, read the owner’s
    manual, this supplement, and all other literature provided with the
    boat.

  2. It is recommended that all operators enroll in a boating safety
    course available online.

  3. Ensure that all passengers are properly seated in designated
    seating positions and not riding on the bow, bow pulpit, deck,
    gunwale, or rear sun deck while underway.

  4. Passengers should use hand-holds and exercise caution when
    riding in the bow.

  5. During rough water operation or if visibility is restricted,
    passengers should move to the aft passenger seats.

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SEA FOX BOAT’S DISCLAIMER
The following Owner’s Manual is provided for information and educational purposes only and is not intended to offer or provide legal advice or create a contractual relationship between Sea Fox Boat Company and the owner of any Sea Fox brand vessel. Please beware that as a vessel owner you have non-delegable responsibilities regarding the safety, maintenance, fitness, and operation of your vessel and the extent of such responsibilities is ultimately determined by Federal law and regulations, the general maritime law of the United States, the laws and regulations of the states and territories of the United States, or the laws and regulations of the country where you operate your vessel. To fully understand your responsibilities as a vessel owner, and before operating or letting any third-party operate your vessel, we recommend that you consult the services of a qualified lawyer in admiralty and maritime law.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Designated Occupant Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Plumbing Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Commander Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Commander Electric Head System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Commander Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Commander Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Commander Livewell System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Commander Raw Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Commander Overboard Discharge System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Commander Bilge System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Electrical Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Typical 2-Battery Setup in Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Panel Switch Shroud (P/N 6512) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Harness ACC w/ Lenco Deutsch (P/N 6593) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Harness Nav Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Windlass Cable Set – Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Kicker Only 6-Speaker Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Trimtabs Electrical Switch Standard (P/N 2895) ­ Optional . . . . 20 Trimtabs Electrical Switch Standard (P/N 2895) ­ Optional (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Harness Mood Light w/Deutsch (P/N 6128) ­ Optional . . . . . . . 22 Harness Stereo Infinity Con (P/N 6129) ­ Optional. . . . . . . . . . . 23 Harness Stereo Infinity Deck (P/N 6130) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . 24 Harness Underwater Light w/Deutsch (P/N 6133) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Windlass Cable Set Deck (P/N 6135) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Head Panel Switch ORB (P/N 6136) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 U Panel Switch Ultima (P/N 6463) ­ Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Center Console Ultima Top – 2016 (P/N 6463, 6464 and 6476) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kicker 8-Speaker Stereo Adapter Harness (P/N 6851) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Harness Deck Speaker w/LED (P/N 6852) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . 31 Panel (P/N 6861) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Electric Flush Switch Panel (P/N 6870) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Harness Electric Toilet and Discharge ­ Orbital Toilet (P/N 6874) ­ Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and Welcome Aboard! With so many boat brands to choose from, we want to congratulate you on your decision to choose Sea Fox Boats. For more than 24 years, Sea Fox offers the finest handcrafted saltwater boats carefully balanced with the build-quality, features, styling and performance for the fairest price. Our passion for boating is evident in every model we make and we appreciate that you’ve noticed the Sea Fox difference.
We share your love for the moments spent on the water with friends and family, which is why every Sea Fox boat offers a unique blend of fishing/ family options, technologies and innovative features. Your choice of a Sea Fox affirms that you have performed your research and compared the value of your model with the competition.
Whether you are new to the boating lifestyle or an old salt, we ask that you and all other operators read the owner’s manual, this supplement, and all other literature provided with the boat before operating the boat or any equipment. We also recommend that all operators enroll in a boating safety course available online – see References and Contact Information in this section for education resources online.
This supplement contains model-specific information not included with the owner’s manual. This manual is not intended to be a replacement for specific product literature provided by engine, accessory or other major equipment manufacturers, but rather to supplement that information.
Because of our philosophy of continuous product improvement, this manual serves as a general guide only, so the specifications and illustrations used may not match the equipment on your boat and are intended only as general reference views.
We welcome you to the Sea Fox family and wish you many years of boating enjoyment!

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Weight Capacity

2200 lbs (998 kg)

Persons

8

Persons Weight

1200 lbs (544 kg)

Max. HP

250 hp (186 kw)

L.O.A.

22′ 4″ (6.81 m)

Beam

8′ 6″ (2.59 m)

Draft

14 in. (0.36 m)

Height, Keel to Top (Light Folded) 115 in. (2.92 m)

Bridge Clearance Hard Top

99 in. (2.51 m)

Max. Weight Boat (w/ Fluids, Largest HP)

4508 lbs (2045 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity

90 gal (341 L)

Freshwater Tank Capacity

12 gal (45 L)

Holding Tank Capacity

12 gal (45 L)

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DESIGNATED OCCUPANT SEATING
Be sure all passengers are properly seated in designated seating positions and not riding on the bow, bow pulpit, deck, gunwale or rear sun deck while underway. Passengers must use hand-holds and use caution when riding in the bow. Move to the aft passenger seats during rough water operation or if visibility is restricted.

= Seat position
SFOX-0018

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PLUMBING SCHEMATICS
COMMANDER DRAINS
NOTES

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REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER DRAINS
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COMMANDER ELECTRIC HEAD SYSTEM
NOTES

12gall. WASTE TANK

125″

120″

F

REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER ELECTRIC HEAD

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COMMANDER FRESH WATER SYSTEM
NOTES

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OPTION ONLY
TO PULL OUT SHOWER ON DECK

FRESH WATER

10gall

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REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER FRESHW ATER
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COMMANDER FUEL SYSTEM

125″

120″

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NOTES
REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER FUEL SYSTEM
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COMMANDER LIVEWELL SYSTEM
NOTES

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REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER LIVEWELL #
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COMMANDER RAW WATER SYSTEM
NOTES

TO PULL OUT SHOWER ON DECK

REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER RAW WATER WATER

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COMMANDER OVERBOARD DISCHARGE SYSTEM

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COMMANDER BILGE SYSTEM
NOTES

REVISIONS
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228 COMMANDER BILGE SYSTEM #

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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
TYPICAL 2-BATTERY SETUP IN CONSOLE

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PANEL SWITCH SHROUD (P/N 6512)

HORN

NAV & ANCHOR ANCHOR

LIGHT

LIGHT

BILGE PUMP

AREATOR PUMP

WASHDOWN PUMP

COURTESY LIGHT

ACC 1

ACC 2

ACC 3

ACC 4

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HARNESS ACC W/ LENCO DEUTSCH (P/N 6593)

12 18

3

6

3 2

6 3
3

6 2
6 2
4 2

4 12 72

RENAME/ MOVE

190105044 190105044

MAIN BILGE PUMP 5 AMP
AUX BILGE PUMP 5 AMP

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BLUE SEA #2301 – 2×1/4 STUDS, 10X#8 SCREWS – 150AMPS

1/4

1/4

16G BLK
16G ORG/BLK 16G

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TITLE

SIZE

DWG NO

SCALE

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HARNESS NAV SHORT

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WINDLASS CABLE SET – HULL

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PANEL

HORN

NAV & ANCHOR LIGHT

BILGE PUMP

AREATOR PUMP

WASHDOWN PUMP

FRESH WATER

COURTESY/ MOOD LIGHT

UNDERWATER LIGHT

ACC 1

ACC 2

HORN

NAV/ANCHOR

AERATOR

WASH PUMP

FRESH PUMP COURT/ MOOD LT

UNDERWATER LT

ACC 1

ACC 2

ACC 3

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KICKER ONLY 6-SPEAKER HARNESS

KICKER ONLY 6 SPEAKER HARNESS

SPLICE FOR MID SHIP

TO KICKER HEAD UNIT

10 #10

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TRIMTABS ELECTRICAL SWITCH STANDARD (P/N 2895) ­ OPTIONAL

14 RINGS 10
14 14
DT04-2P

14 DT04-2P

NOTE: BACK VIEW
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ULTRA PANEL MARINE INC
DRN BY: MAGALY H.
CHECK BY:

SHEET: 1 OF 1
DATE DRAWN: 12-11-2015

6891 N.W. 73rd COURT Miami, FL. 33166 Ph. 305-888-7709 Fax 305-888-7285
SCALE: DWG No.

REVISION:

SFX 270-17

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TRIMTABS ELECTRICAL SWITCH STANDARD (P/N 2895) ­ OPTIONAL (CONTINUED)

BOW DOWN PORT
BOW UP

BOW DOWN STBD
BOW UP

TRIM TABS

RED 14 BLK 14

GRN 14 BLK 14 RED 14 BLK 14

RING 10

1

2

DT 04-2P

1

2

DT 04-2P

NOTE: BACK VIEW

ULTRA PANEL MARINE INC
DRN BY: MAGALY H.
CHECK BY:

SHEET: 1 OF 1
DATE DRAWN: 10-15-2015
SEAFOX PART# 2895

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SCALE: DWG No.

REVISION:

SEAFOX SFX-270-17

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HARNESS MOOD LIGHT W/DEUTSCH (P/N 6128) ­ OPTIONAL

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HARNESS STEREO INFINITY CON (P/N 6129) ­ OPTIONAL

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HARNESS STEREO INFINITY DECK (P/N 6130) ­ OPTIONAL

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HARNESS UNDERWATER LIGHT W/DEUTSCH (P/N 6133) ­ OPTIONAL

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WINDLASS CABLE SET DECK (P/N 6135) ­ OPTIONAL

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HEAD PANEL SWITCH ORB (P/N 6136) ­ OPTIONAL

FLUSH

OVERBOARD DISCHARGE

Col hersee switch # 95564-01

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ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Inject every push-on connector with dielectric grease prior to
attachment to switch.

SEAFOX PT# 6136

Quantity Work Order Number
Due Date

Material
ELECTRIC FLUSH-DISCHARGE SWITCH PANEL – WHITE- BLACK LETTERS
File Number
SEAFOX BOAT COMPANY

07-28-15 Faceplate Number

Panel Number

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U PANEL SWITCH ULTIMA (P/N 6463) ­ OPTIONAL

TOP LIGHTS

SF MOOD

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CENTER CONSOLE ULTIMA TOP – 2016 (P/N 6463, 6464 AND 6476) ­ OPTIONAL

SPRDR LT ANCHR LT
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SPRDR LT

8

TOP LIGHTS

SF MOOD

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KICKER 8-SPEAKER STEREO ADAPTER HARNESS (P/N 6851) ­ OPTIONAL

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DWG NO

SCALE

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HARNESS DECK SPEAKER W/LED (P/N 6852) ­ OPTIONAL

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PANEL (P/N 6861) ­ OPTIONAL

HORN

NAV & ANCHOR ANCHOR

LIGHT

LIGHT

BILGE PUMP

AREATOR PUMP

WASHDOWN PUMP

COURTESY LIGHT

ACC 1

ACC 2

ACC 3

ACC 4

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ELECTRIC FLUSH SWITCH PANEL (P/N 6870) ­ OPTIONAL
FLUSH

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ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Inject every push-on connector with dielectric grease prior to
attachment to switch.

SF# 6870 UPM# SFX-028-11

Quantity Work Order Number
Due Date

Material
ELECTRIC FLUSH SWITCH PANEL – BLACK- WHITE LETTERS
File Number
SEAFOX BOAT COMPANY

07-28-15 Faceplate Number

Panel Number

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HARNESS ELECTRIC TOILET AND DISCHARGE ­ ORBITAL TOILET (P/N 6874) ­ OPTIONAL

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Sea Fox Boat Company, Inc. 2550 Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461-5024

Telephone: 843-761-6090 www.seafoxboats.com

Ken Cook Co. Printed in U.S.A.
Rev 0819

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