Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 vs Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 vs Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006 tips the scales at 4 770 lbs - 690 lbs less than the Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 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 Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2006 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008. 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 225 Weekender 2006 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 210 Select Fission 2008 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 Select Fission
Model225 Weekender?
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (93 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94.0 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail4,080 lbs. (1,851 kg)
Weight - Detail4,770 lbs. (2,163.6 kg)
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg2163.63
Weight - lbs.4080
Weight - lbs.4770
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 Magnum MPI DTS Bravo? III - 300 hp (224 kW)
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Alpha I MCM Stern Drive - 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l), Usable fuel: 36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people8
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTandem-axle, painted
Trailer - Detailnot available