Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 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 370 Venture™ 2013 measures 37,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 at 17,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 tips the scales at 15 432 lbs — 15 411 lbs less than the Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 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 370 Venture™ 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 carries 222 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 at 37,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model180 Sport
Model370 Venture™
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (2.13 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail15,432 lbs. (7,000 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg6999.83
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.15432
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet37.17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (135 hp - 101 kw)
Engine/s standardTwin 300CXL Verado® 4-stroke with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail222 gal. (840 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters840.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal222
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity980 lbs. (444.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117 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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee