Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 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 320 Sundancer 2005 measures 35,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). At 185 lbs and 138 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 185 Outboard Sport 2006 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2006 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 320 Sundancer 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 185 Outboard Sport 2006 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
Model185 Outboard Sport
Model320 Sundancer?
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters3.48
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches137
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.84
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches33
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (109.2 cm) Inboards: 33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - Detail13,800 lbs. (6,260 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg6259.57
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.138
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Meters10.82
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 6 in. (10.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters10.82
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches426
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 2-stroke - 115 hp (86 kW)
Engine/s standardT-5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drives (T-260 hp - 194 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 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