Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 vs Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 vs Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 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 210 Fission 2009 measures 21,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 at 6,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 tips the scales at 408 lbs — 355 lbs more than the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 at 53 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 861 hp, the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 has a 561-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009's 300-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 55 Sundancer 2007 carries 825 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2007 at 6,0 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
Model210 Fission
Model55 Sundancer?
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches191
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (93 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches54
Weight - Detail4,080 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - Detail53,000 lbs. (24,041 kg)
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg24040.38
Weight - lbs.408
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet6
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.29
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]60 ft. 0 in. (18.29 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standard350 Magnum? MPI Bravo? III DTS sterndrive (Digital Throttle & Shift replaces standard throttle and shift)
Engine/s standardTwin MAN 800 CR Diesel Inboards 765 hp (570 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail825 gal. (3,122.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower300 hp (224 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max861 hp (642 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
Head2, VacuFlush?
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757.1 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTandem-axle, painted
Trailer - Detailnot available