SEA FOX 228CC Commander Boats Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SEA FOX
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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
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Before operating the boat or any equipment, read the owner’s
manual, this supplement, and all other literature provided with the
boat. -
It is recommended that all operators enroll in a boating safety
course available online. -
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. -
Passengers should use hand-holds and exercise caution when
riding in the bow. -
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
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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
Model 228CC
OPTION ONLY
TO PULL OUT SHOWER ON DECK
FRESH WATER
10gall
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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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DRN BY: MAGALY H.
CHECK BY:
SHEET: 1 OF 1
DATE DRAWN: 12-11-2015
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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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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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