Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 180 Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 at 23,0 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
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model180 Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (2.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches0
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches276
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (135 hp - 101 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity980 lbs. (444.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower