Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 vs Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 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 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 at 21,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 304 lbs more than the Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 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 250 Amberjack 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 250 Amberjack 2007 carries 69 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Sea Ray 200 Select 2005. 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 200 Select 2005 at 21,0 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
Model200 Select
Model250 Amberjack?
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,313 kg)
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches315
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3L MPI Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (220 hp - 164 kw)
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69 gal. (261.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people8
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass