Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 340 Sundancer 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 340 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 340 Sundancer 2007 measures 37,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 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 340 Sundancer 2007 tips the scales at 15 500 lbs - 13 400 lbs less than the Sea Ray 175 Sport 2006 at 2 100 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 340 Sundancer 2007 tops out at 375 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 340 Sundancer 2007 carries 225 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 340 Sundancer 2007 is rated for 11 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 340 Sundancer 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 340 Sundancer 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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
Model340 Sundancer?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68.6 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm) Inboards: 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg7030.68
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.15500
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Meters11.43
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 6 in. (11.43 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters11.43
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches450
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 135 hp (101 kW)
Engine/s standardT-VD-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? T-370 hp (276 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (851.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-375 hp (279.6 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 capacity45 gal. (170.3 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