What is SeaVee Boats?
SeaVee Boats is a Miami-based American manufacturer of premium, high-performance center-console fishing boats. Captain Don McGee founded the company in 1974 to build a boat capable of handling the demanding conditions encountered by serious anglers and charter captains. Today, SeaVee builds factory-direct, outboard-powered boats ranging from 27 to 45 feet, with each boat configured around the individual owner’s fishing and boating priorities.
SeaVee is best known for offshore capability, open fishing space, extensive customization, substantial livewell and fish-box capacity, and a choice of traditional deep-V or high-performance stepped hulls. While fishing remains central to the brand, many models can also be equipped with luxury seating, premium audio systems, enclosed heads, air conditioning, stabilization, and other features for family cruising.
Does SeaVee build yachts?
SeaVee primarily classifies its current products as center-console fishing boats rather than conventional motor yachts. The company does not currently build traditional flybridge yachts, enclosed express cruisers, or multi-stateroom motor yachts. However, its larger models—particularly the 420Z and 450Z—provide the size, power, range, amenities, and finish level that cause some owners and shoppers to describe them as center-console yachts or sportfishing yachts.
The 450Z is the clearest example. Its standard amenities include an air-conditioned cabin, convertible berth, galley, private head, shower, shore power, water heater, helm air conditioning, premium seating, and a Seakeeper stabilizing gyro. It combines these cruising comforts with the cockpit space, livewell capacity, fish boxes, rod storage, and tower options expected from a serious offshore fishing boat.
Where are SeaVee Boats built?
SeaVee Boats is headquartered in Medley, Florida, within the greater Miami area. The company’s South Florida roots are closely connected to its design philosophy because its boats were developed for offshore fishing, live-bait fishing, diving, and travel between Florida and the Bahamas. SeaVee also maintains sales and service locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Tavernier in the Florida Keys, North Miami, and Tierra Verde on Florida’s west coast.
SeaVee sells new boats factory-direct rather than through a conventional national dealer network. Owners work with SeaVee’s sales and production teams to select the model, propulsion, fishing equipment, electronics, seating, and other options before the boat is built.
What SeaVee models and sizes are currently available?
As of 2026, SeaVee’s current lineup extends from 27 to 45 feet. The company’s website lists the following models:
Bay boat: SeaVee 270Z
B Series: SeaVee 290B, 320B, 340B, and 390B
Z Series: SeaVee 322Z, 340Z, 370Z, 375Z, 400Z, 420Z, and 450Z
The 270Z is a shallow-draft bay boat with offshore capability. The B Series consists of traditional deep-V center consoles from approximately 29 to 39 feet, while the Z Series uses stepped-hull technology and extends from approximately 32 to 45 feet.
Because SeaVee continually develops its products and builds boats to individual specifications, available models, engine packages, maximum horsepower, layouts, and standard equipment should always be confirmed when placing an order or evaluating a pre-owned SeaVee.
What is the difference between SeaVee’s B Series and Z Series?
The SeaVee B Series uses the company’s classic deep-V hull design. These boats are intended to provide predictable handling, a smooth ride across a broad range of speeds, and the traditional running characteristics many experienced offshore anglers prefer. Current B Series models range from the twin-outboard 290B and 320B to the larger 340B and 390B.
The SeaVee Z Series uses a cross-ventilated, twin-stepped hull with patented SpeedRail technology. SeaVee designed this system to reduce drag, limit bow rise, improve efficiency, and maintain stability during high-speed maneuvering. Z models generally appeal to buyers who prioritize acceleration, cruising speed, efficiency, and performance during long offshore runs.
Neither range is automatically better for every buyer. The right choice depends on the owner’s preferred ride characteristics, cruising speed, fishing style, engine configuration, operating area, and comfort with stepped-hull handling.
How does SeaVee compare with Contender, Yellowfin, Invincible, Regulator, Jupiter, Freeman, and Valhalla Boatworks?
SeaVee competes in the premium offshore center-console market and is often considered by buyers also researching Contender, Yellowfin, Invincible, Regulator, Jupiter, Freeman, Valhalla Boatworks, and other high-end fishing-boat manufacturers. The most relevant comparison depends on the boat’s size, hull type, number of engines, intended fishing style, and desired level of luxury.
SeaVee’s principal differentiators are its factory-direct sales model, extensive owner customization, fishing-first deck configurations, and availability of both classic deep-V and stepped-hull platforms. Buyers can specify engines, electronics, livewell arrangements, rod-holder placement, towers, seating, lighting, stabilization, and other equipment around a particular type of fishing or cruising.
A meaningful comparison should examine more than top speed or horsepower. Buyers should also evaluate ride characteristics, fuel capacity, service access, deck space, livewell design, fish-box capacity, warranty support, resale demand, and how well the layout fits the way they actually boat.
What are the most popular SeaVee models?
SeaVee does not publish a public model-by-model sales ranking, but several models are especially recognizable in the offshore fishing and brokerage markets. The 320B is a versatile twin-engine platform with substantial fishing space in a manageable size. The 340Z appeals to performance-minded anglers, while the 390B, 390Z, and 400Z offer the range, storage, cockpit area, and horsepower capacity needed for longer offshore runs.
The 420Z and 450Z serve buyers who want a large center console combining tournament-level fishing capability with luxury seating, stabilization, premium electronics, and cruising amenities. SeaVee’s newer 375Z evolves the proven 370Z platform with a redesigned console, wider bow, increased fuel capacity, new seating arrangements, and multiple fishing or cruising layouts.
The best SeaVee model depends on whether the owner prioritizes trailering, twin-engine efficiency, tournament fishing, live-bait capacity, diving, family seating, Bahamas range, overnight accommodations, or maximum offshore performance.
How customizable is a new SeaVee boat?
A new SeaVee is highly customizable. Every boat is built to the individual owner’s specifications, beginning with the model and hull platform. Owners can select the outboard brand and horsepower, navigation electronics, audio equipment, livewell and fish-box configurations, rod-holder locations, electric-reel outlets, seating, upholstery, T-tops, towers, upper stations, lighting, outriggers, and other specialized equipment.
Joystick piloting, bow thrusters, anti-roll gyros, hull-side doors, marine heads, freshwater systems, premium seating, refrigeration, and luxury cruising features are available on selected models. This flexibility allows one SeaVee to be configured as an uncluttered tournament boat while another example of the same model may be designed for family cruising, diving, island hopping, or entertaining.
Customization also means that two used SeaVees of the same year and model can have substantially different values. Buyers should review the complete factory build sheet and equipment list rather than assuming that comparable model names indicate comparable specifications.
Are SeaVee Boats considered high-quality boats?
SeaVee is generally positioned as a premium, semi-custom boatbuilder with a strong emphasis on offshore durability, fishing functionality, quality control, and owner-specific construction. During the build process, SeaVee installs the hull structure, liner, engines, console, plumbing, pumps, electronics, hatches, and custom equipment according to the owner’s selected specification before conducting quality and performance checks.
Every new SeaVee is backed by a 10-year hull warranty and a one-year warranty on factory-installed electronics and accessories. Engine and electronics manufacturers may provide separate warranties, and extended coverage may be available depending on the equipment selected. SeaVee also offers factory service for scheduled maintenance, warranty work, electrical troubleshooting, fiberglass repairs, upgrades, and repowering.
As with any boat, long-term quality also depends on maintenance, storage, engine service, electrical care, and how the vessel has been operated.
What engine options are available on SeaVee Boats?
SeaVee currently specializes in outboard-powered boats. Depending on the model, a SeaVee may be equipped with a single, twin, triple, or quad-outboard configuration. The 270Z can use single or twin outboards, models such as the 320B and 322Z are typically twin-engine boats, and larger models can accommodate triple or quad power.
SeaVee allows buyers to select from different engine brands and horsepower packages based on model compatibility. Official model information identifies Mercury, Yamaha, and, on certain platforms, Suzuki as available choices. The 450Z, for example, can be configured with triple or quad outboards, while the 390B can accommodate up to four engines.
Performance varies significantly according to engine selection, propellers, fuel load, equipment, weather, hull configuration, and passenger load. Buyers should compare cruise efficiency and usable range—not only maximum speed—when choosing an engine package.
Are SeaVee Boats designed for serious offshore fishing?
Yes. SeaVee Boats are designed around offshore fishing, and many of their most important features support tournament anglers, live-bait fishermen, charter captains, and crews making long runs to distant fishing grounds. Depending on the model and build specification, equipment can include multiple livewells, dedicated sea-chest systems, large insulated fish boxes, extensive rod storage, electric-reel outlets, tackle centers, coffin boxes, outriggers, downriggers, and towers with full controls.
The 320B can carry numerous rods and accommodate as many as three livewells, while larger models dramatically increase bait, fish-box, storage, and fuel capacity. The 450Z can be configured with as many as five baitwells, numerous insulated fish boxes, more than 50 rods, cockpit-viewable electronics, and a full tuna tower.
Because each boat is customized, buyers should identify how they fish before evaluating a SeaVee. A kite-fishing boat, swordfishing boat, tournament boat, diving platform, and family fishing boat may require very different layouts.
Can SeaVee Boats be used for family cruising, diving, and Bahamas trips?
Yes. Although SeaVee is a fishing-focused brand, many models can be configured for family cruising, diving, island hopping, sandbar trips, and travel between Florida and the Bahamas. Luxury Edition options may include forward lounges, folding rear seating, double-row helm seats, mezzanine seating, marine heads, freshwater showers, premium audio systems, additional shade, hull-side doors, and joystick controls.
The 375Z offers several distinct layouts ranging from a fishing-oriented coffin-box arrangement to configurations with a bow lounger, mezzanine seating, or two rows of forward-facing seats. The 390B can be equipped as either a tournament fishing platform or a family cruiser, while the 450Z provides an air-conditioned cabin, galley, berth, private head, and shower for longer trips.
SeaVees can also be used on the Great Lakes, particularly by owners who want offshore-style construction, fishing space, outboard power, and substantial range. Buyers should consider enclosure options, cabin heat or air conditioning, dockage, winterization, service availability, and local sea conditions when selecting a model.
How much does a SeaVee boat cost?
The cost of a SeaVee varies considerably because new boats are built to order rather than offered in one standardized configuration. Model size, number of engines, total horsepower, electronics, towers, stabilization, paint, seating, fishing equipment, audio systems, refrigeration, and cruising amenities can all have a substantial effect on the final price.
Used SeaVee prices are influenced by:
Model and year
Engine brand, horsepower, hours, and warranty coverage
Electronics age and condition
Service and ownership history
Fishing equipment and livewell configuration
Towers, second stations, outriggers, and stabilization
Upholstery, gelcoat, paint, and overall cosmetic condition
Trailer, covers, storage history, and location
Whether the boat has been used privately, commercially, or in tournaments
Some eligible boats may be offered through SeaVee’s Certified Pre-Owned program. SeaVee states that certified boats receive an inspection by factory-trained technicians and short-term limited coverage for qualifying boat systems, excluding engines and electronics.
What recent awards has SeaVee Boats received?
SeaVee Boats received a 2025 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Award in the fiberglass-outboard category. The National Marine Manufacturers Association presented the award on February 12, 2026, during the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
To qualify, participating manufacturers had to earn a customer-satisfaction rating of at least 90 percent based on independently collected feedback from new boat and engine buyers. The evaluation considered product quality, the sales and delivery process, service, and ongoing owner support. SeaVee’s inclusion reflects customer satisfaction with more than the boat’s performance alone; it also recognizes the broader purchasing and ownership experience.
Why should I buy a pre-owned SeaVee through Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales?
A Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales broker can help a buyer identify the right pre-owned SeaVee, locate suitable listings, compare customized equipment packages, analyze market value, and coordinate the purchase. Because SeaVee sells its new boats factory-direct, professional brokerage representation is especially relevant when purchasing a used SeaVee from a private owner or through the secondary market.
A JBYS yacht broker can assist with:
Comparing B Series and Z Series models
Reviewing factory build sheets and equipment lists
Evaluating engine hours, warranties, and service records
Arranging showings and sea trials
Coordinating hull surveys and outboard-engine inspections
Negotiating price and purchase terms
Investigating titles, liens, registration, and documentation
Arranging financing, insurance, transportation, and closing
Evaluating whether the boat suits Great Lakes, Florida, coastal, or Bahamas use
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales has more than 50 years of company experience and nine locations across Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Florida. Its brokers understand freshwater and coastal boat ownership and can help determine whether a customized SeaVee’s propulsion, electronics, fishing equipment, condition, and maintenance history support its asking price.
