Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 vs Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 is a modified-V design and the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2008 is a semi-displacement design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2008 measures 60,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 39,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 at 21,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2008 tips the scales at 53 500 lbs - 49 420 lbs less than the Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 at 4 080 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 2008 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 2008 carries 825 gallons versus 40 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 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2008 at 60,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 210 Fission 2009 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
Model210 Fission
Model55 Sundancer?
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
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] - DetailInboards: 54 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 - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - lbs.4080
Weight - lbs.53500
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet60
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. (18.29 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
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 standardT-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), Usable fuel: 743 gal. (2,813 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
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
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757.1 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 - Gal70
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTandem-axle, painted
Trailer - Detailnot available