If you’re shopping Florida bay boats, the Sea Fox 231 Bay Fox Center Console should be on your short list. This 23-foot hull blends skinny-water fishability with all-day comfort, smart storage, and premium fit and finish. It is purpose-built for the flats and the bay, yet confident enough for nearshore days when the weather cooperates. That balance is exactly why Black Label Marine Group customers love it.
Table of Contents
- Quick Specs at a Glance
- Why Anglers Choose the 231 Bay Fox
- Comfort Features Families Appreciate
- Helm, Electronics & Performance
- Popular Options & Customization
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Specs at a Glance
- Length (centerline): 22′ 4″
- Beam: 8′ 6″
- Draft (hull): 14″
- Fuel capacity: 54 gallons
- Max horsepower: 250 hp
- Person capacity: 8
Why Anglers Choose the 231 Bay Fox
Big casting space, small draft. The large forward casting deck and 14-inch hull draft help you work shorelines, oyster bars, and grass flats with confidence. Rod lockers to port and starboard keep your setups secure and organized between spots. Sea Fox Boat Company
Live bait, handled right. You get a 10-gallon console livewell plus a 26-gallon transom livewell, each plumbed and lit. That’s ample water volume to keep shrimp, pilchards, or pinfish lively through an entire tide cycle.
Clean rigging and control. Standard Dometic SeaStar hydraulic steering with tilt helm makes tight maneuvers smooth, while trim tabs help you fine-tune attitude when you’re quartering chop or running skinny.
Comfort Features Families Appreciate
Fishing may come first, but days on the water are better when everyone’s happy.
- Aft bench seating with easy-access cushions for the ride back to the ramp.
- Fusion Apollo stereo with six speakers for clear sound at cruise.
- Integrated hull platforms with telescoping ladders for easy swim-and-sandbar access.
- Plenty of dry storage for bags, towels, and extra gear.
Those details make the 231 Bay Fox a boat you’ll use more—morning on the flats, afternoon at the sandbar, and a sunset cruise to finish the day.
Helm and Electronics: Ready for Modern Fishing
The console is laid out for clean rigging and easy reading underway. It accepts flush-mounted electronics up to twin 12-inch displays and offers factory-rigged packages including Garmin 943xsv or 1243xsv with thru-hull transducers. If you fish shorelines or docks, the several trolling motor options are on the list as well.
Power Options and Performance
Sea Fox pairs the 231 Bay Fox with smooth, efficient Yamaha outboards, with a rating up to 250 horsepower. That range lets you pick the right balance of hole-shot for skinny water and comfortable cruise for longer runs across the bay.
Build Quality You Can Feel
The boat uses a composite hull and deck, vinyl-ester barrier coat, stainless hardware throughout, and a sand-grip deck surface for traction. It’s the kind of construction that holds up to hard fishing and hot summers on the trailer.
Popular Options We Rig at Black Label Marine Group
Want to personalize your 231? Buyers often choose:
- Ultima hardtop with powder-coated tubing and glass enclosure
- LED/Tech Package (lighted speakers, underwater lights, upgraded courtesy lighting, wireless phone charger)
- Pro Package (cushioned foot mat, gas shocks on bow lids, quick-release fender mounts)
- Freshwater wash down and a 65-qt premium cooler
Who the 231 Bay Fox Is Perfect For
- Inshore anglers chasing redfish, snook, trout, and flounder who need shallow draft and big deck space.
- Families who want a stable, dry ride with real seating and swim-friendly access.
- Weekend boaters who split time between fishing, cruising the ICW, and sandbar days.
See It With Black Label Marine Group
At Black Label Marine Group, we’ll help you choose colors, power, and electronics to match the way you fish. We can also walk you through service and storage options. Ready to step aboard? Schedule a walk-through and see why the Sea Fox 231 Bay Fox Center Console has become a favorite in Florida. Prefer to browse first? Check out our online Sea Fox inventory today
The hull draws just 14 inches, so you can confidently explore flats, oyster bars, and tidal creeks at low tide.
Rated for 8 people (up to 2,100 lbs total). Plenty of room for family and friends on inshore adventures.
Most owners choose Yamaha 200–250 hp for a quick hole shot in skinny water plus smooth, efficient cruise.
The 231 Bay Fox excels at inshore and shallow-water fishing—think flats, estuaries, and bays—where its 14″ draft and spacious casting decks let you work tight spots with confidence.
