Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 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 16,2 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 370 Venture™ 2013 tips the scales at 15 432 lbs — 15 077 lbs less than the Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 at 355 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 370 Venture™ 2013 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 370 Venture™ 2013 carries 222 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.
The Sea Ray 200 Select 2005 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 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
Model370 Venture™
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail15,432 lbs. (7,000 kg)
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg6999.83
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.15432
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet37.17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3L MPI Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (220 hp - 164 kw)
Engine/s standardTwin 300CXL Verado® 4-stroke with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail222 gal. (840 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters840.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal222
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee