Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012 vs Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012 vs Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 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 250 Amberjack 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012 at 19,7 feet (2012). At 26 lbs and 51 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 has a 80-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 carries 69 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 250 Amberjack 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 190 Sport 2012 at 19,7 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
Model190 Sport
Model250 Amberjack?
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,313 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches315
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standard3.0L MPI ECT Alpha® 1 stern drive
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69 gal. (261.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 hp (101 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people8 @ 1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Headnot available
HeadPortable, full fiberglass enclosed
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional: 10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle axle, painted
Trailer - Detailnot available