Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 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.
The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 tops out at 1 050 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model185 Outboard Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (2.29 m)
Beam16.90 ft
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches203
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches59
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet61.6
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail61.60 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters18.78
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches739
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 115 2-Stroke (115 hp - 86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMan
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1050 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1050 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower