Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 230 Select Fission 2008 vs Sea Ray 350 Sundancer 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Ray 230 Select Fission 2008 against a deep vee Sea Ray 350 Sundancer 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Sea Ray 350 Sundancer 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 230 Select Fission 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 350 Sundancer 2013 carries 225 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 230 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 10 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 350 Sundancer 2013 at 35,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 230 Select Fission 2008 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
Model230 Select Fission
Model350 Sundancer?
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58.42 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.52 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,244 lbs. (1,925 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1925.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4244
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet35.5
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 6 in. (10.82 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters10.82
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches426
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 Magnum MPI DTS Bravo? III - 300 hp (224 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin 350 MAG ECT Bravo® III with DTS sterndrives
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l), Usable fuel: 45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (851 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 300 php (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 @ 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28