Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006 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 17,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 tips the scales at 15 432 lbs - 12 604 lbs less than the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006 at 2 828 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006's 260-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 370 Venture™ 2013 carries 222 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 195 Sport 2006 is rated for up to 8 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 195 Sport 2006 at 20,0 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
Model195 Sport
Model370 Venture™
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,828 lbs. (1,283 kg)
Weight - Detail15,432 lbs. (7,000 kg)
Weight - kg1282.76
Weight - kg6999.83
Weight - lbs.2828
Weight - lbs.15432
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet37.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L Alpha I Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 190 hp (142 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin 300CXL Verado® 4-stroke with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (98.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail222 gal. (840 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters840.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal222
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom-fitted tandem axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee