Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 270 Sundeck 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 270 Sundeck 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 270 Sundeck 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 257 lbs more than the Sea Ray 270 Sundeck 2005 at 58 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 205 Sport 2007 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 270 Sundeck 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 270 Sundeck 2005 carries 85 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007. 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 270 Sundeck 2005 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 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
Model205 Sport
Model270 Sundeck?
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches106
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,630.9 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.58
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters8.08
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches318
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 220 hp (164 kW)
Engine/s standardMX6.2L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive (320 hp - 239 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max260 hp (194 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 @ 1,120 lbs. (508 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity24 gal. (90.8 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
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom-fitted tandem-axle trailer with swing-away tongue and brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available