Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 215 Weekender 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 375 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 Sundancer 375 2007 measures 37,6 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 15,6 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 Sundancer 375 2007 tips the scales at 7 800 lbs - 3 030 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 Sundancer 375 2007 tops out at 306 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 Sundancer 375 2007 carries 225 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 Sundancer 375 2007 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 Sundancer 375 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 37,6 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)
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches151
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] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
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 - Feet37.6
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail37.60 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters11.46
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches451
Displacementnot available
Displacement7800.00 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 - Liters849.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYanmar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model6LPA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower306 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYanmar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model6LPA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower360 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity45
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower