Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 240 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 240 Sundeck 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 tips the scales at 468 lbs — 447 lbs less than the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 tops out at 320 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 240 Sundeck 2007 carries 65 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006. 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 240 Sundeck 2007 is rated for 12 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 240 Sundeck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 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
Model240 Sundeck?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,123 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.468
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches316
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 Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive - 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity980 lbs. (444.5 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12 @ 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Headnot available
HeadLarge head with vanity, sink, and lower storage
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional: 10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass