Sea Fox’s 288 Traveler is aimed squarely at family fishing, sandbar parties and watersports activities. Here is how the boat hit the mark.
The deep-V hull features a pronounced Carolina-flared bow for a dry ride in the rough, and a sharp V-bottom makes it smooth in chop.
Its top speed of just under 58 mph at 6,100 rpm is rewarding, and acceleration at 30 mph is a cat-quick 5 seconds. In the bow, a standard anchor windlass and heavy-duty stainless-steel anchor with chain and rode operate via electric controls, with a freshwater washdown.
At the helm, two 12-inch Garmin screens, a Yamaha CL-5 digital engine gauge, digital throttle and shift, plus Lenco electric trim tabs are all standard. Electric hydraulic steering is optional.
Upgraded diamond-stitched upholstery in the bow and cockpit is cozy, durable, and comes with recessed cubbies with chargers and cup holders and storage underneath. An adjustable-height cocktail table can fill the forward seating cushions for a sun bed.
A standard hardtop with a powder-coated, beefy aluminum frame boasts storage features and fittings for outriggers. A JL Audio system with a Fusion head unit is standard. A folding wind dam expands between the consoles for cold-weather riding.
The port console opens to reveal a very large and easily accessible head with a porcelain toilet. A gelcoated ski locker is in the sole between the consoles. An optional electric grill and cutting board are available.
Dual in-floor fish boxes gravity-drain completely. A portside dive door with heavy-duty hardware and a built-in, flip-over stainless-steel ladder makes on-water boarding and debarking easy.
A 30-gallon pressurized livewell with aquarium see-through glass and a door is fitted to the portside transom. A 30-gallon freshwater shower tank, insulated cooler, four-step stainless-steel ladder, and access to rigging underneath are all featured at the transom.
The 288 makes it clear Sea Fox is committed to reliable quality and high value.
High Points
- Built-in Yeti cooler slides out and doubles as a 500-pound-capacity jump seat.
- Pilot and navigator consoles are feature-packed with nifty touches such as a handy slide-out trash bin and dual-height footrests.
How We Tested
- Engines: Twin Yamaha F300 four-strokes
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Yamaha Saltwater Series II 15 1/4″ x 18″ 3-blade stainless steel
- Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 125 gal. Crew Weight: 450 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price (without trailer): | $297,830 (as tested); $268,500 (base) |
| LOA: | 28’0″ |
| Beam: | 9’8″ |
| Draft: | 1’6″ |
| Dry Weight: | 8,610 lb. (without engines) |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | 14/Yacht Certified |
| Fuel Capacity: | 147 gal. |
Sea Fox Boat Company – Moncks Corner, South Carolina; seafoxboats.com
