Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 21 lbs and 35 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 carries 21 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 200 Sundeck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model175 Sport
Model200 Sundeck?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 135 hp (101 kW)
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Alpha I MCM - 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity980 lbs. (444.5 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTandem-axle, painted with swing-away tongue