Matching a deep vee Sea Ray 205 Sport 2013 against a modified vee Sea Ray 230 Select 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Ray 205 Sport 2013 at 21,0 ft versus Sea Ray 230 Select 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 230 Select 2009 tips the scales at 4 244 lbs — 3 929 lbs less than the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2013 at 315 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Sea Ray 230 Select 2009 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2013's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 205 Sport 2013 carries 37 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 230 Select 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 10 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.