Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 measures 36,1 feet overall (1991), giving it roughly 14,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 tips the scales at 14 500 lbs - 9 730 lbs less than the Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 at 4 770 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 tops out at 310 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 carries 250 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 36,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 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
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model215 Weekender?
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12.40 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches149
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94.0 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.82
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail4,770 lbs. (2,163.6 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2163.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4770
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet36.1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail36.10 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters11
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches433
Displacementnot available
Displacement14500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (220 hp - 164 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.9l
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower310 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity70
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower