Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008 vs Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008 against a deep vee Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 measures 21,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 2 828 lbs and 2 883 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 120 hp, the Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008's 5-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 21 Jet 2013 carries 45 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008 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 21 Jet 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 21 Jet 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 195 Sport 2008 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
Model195 Sport
Model21 Jet
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
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] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,828 lbs. (1,283 kg)
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs. (1,308 kg)
Weight - kg1282.76
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - lbs.2828
Weight - lbs.2883
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches258
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 190 hp (142 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin Weber MPE-850TC Four Stroke engines, turbocharged & intercooled, with Weber jet drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.5 l), Usable Fuel: 27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Engine max5.0L MPI Alpha I Stern Drive - 260 hp (194 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 120 hp (2 @ 89 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTandem-axle, painted
Trailer - DetailTandem axle, painted