Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 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 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 measures 45,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 24,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). At 315 lbs and 285 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 Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 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 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 205 Sport 2007 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
Model205 Sport
Model420 Sedan Bridge
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches171
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 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] - Detail33 in. (83.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.285
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches545
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? 6CTA 8.3M Diesel Inboards (T-430 hp - 321 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
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 capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom-fitted tandem-axle trailer with swing-away tongue and brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available