Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 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 310 Sundancer 2007 measures 33,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 21 lbs and 14 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 310 Sundancer 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 175 Sport 2006 carries 21 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 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 310 Sundancer 2007 is rated for 10 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 310 Sundancer 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 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
Model310 Sundancer?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam10 ft. 5 in. (3.18 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches125
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (73.66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.06 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters10.16
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 4 in. (10.16 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters10.16
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 135 hp (101 kW)
Engine/s standardT-5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drives T-260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity980 lbs. (444.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, full fiberglass with shower and curtain
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass