Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 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 540 Sundancer 2013 measures 54,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 31,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 tips the scales at 415 lbs — 410 lbs more than the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 5 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 540 Sundancer 2013 tops out at 684 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 carries 47 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 54,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 220 Select 2005 at 23,0 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
Model220 Select
Model540 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches183
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
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] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches5
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882.4 kg)
Weight - Detail50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg)
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg22679.6
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.5
Length - Meters7.01
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet54.75
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]54 ft. 9 in. (16.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Alpha I MCM Stern Drive (260 hp - 194 kw)
Engine/s standardTwin QSM-11 715 T2 with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 684 php (510 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725.8 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement