Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 180 2005 vs Sea Pro SV1700CC Bay Boat 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 180 2005 vs Sea Pro SV1700CC Bay Boat 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Sea Pro 180 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Pro SV1700CC Bay Boat 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Pro 180 2005 carries 42 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Sea Pro SV1700CC Bay Boat 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Pro 180 2005 and its 140-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro SV1700CC Bay Boat 2007 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model18
ModelSV1700CC Bay Boat
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 5 in
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise@ Transom 15℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.1
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches205
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 90-115
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max140 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass