Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 vs Sea Ray 245 Weekender 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 vs Sea Ray 245 Weekender 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 245 Weekender 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 at 20,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 tips the scales at 2 828 lbs — 2 777 lbs more than the Sea Ray 245 Weekender 2005 at 51 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 Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 245 Weekender 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 245 Weekender 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010. 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 245 Weekender 2005 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 195 Sport 2010 at 20,2 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
Model245 Weekender?
Model Year201
Model Year2005
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℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61.0 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,828 lbs. (1,283 kg)
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,313.4 kg)
Weight - kg1282.76
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - lbs.2828
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches312
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.92
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standard4.3L Alpha I MCM Stern drive with turn-key start
Engine/s standard5.0L Bravo? II MCM Stern Drive (220 hp - 164 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69 gal. (261.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower190 hp (142 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max260 hp (194 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725.8 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people8
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 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 - DetailTandem-axle, painted
Trailer - Detailnot available