Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 255 2005 vs Sea Pro 270 Center Console 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 255 2005 vs Sea Pro 270 Center Console 2006 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 450 hp, the Sea Pro 270 Center Console 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Pro 255 2005's 400-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 270 Center Console 2006 carries 200 gallons versus 158 gallons in the Sea Pro 255 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 270 Center Console 2006 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro 255 2005 with its 400-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model255
Model270 Center Console
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches110
Deadrise@ Transom 18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.3900
Weight - lbs.4200
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.22 m)
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches324
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRec. HP Single: 225-250 HP Twin: 115-150
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757.08 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Engine max400 HP
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard