Matching a deep vee Sea Ray 230 SLX® 2013 against a semi displacement Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 measures 57,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 34,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 230 SLX® 2013 at 23,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 tips the scales at 40 267 lbs — 40 226 lbs less than the Sea Ray 230 SLX® 2013 at 41 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 765 hp, the Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 has a 465-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 230 SLX® 2013's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Sea Ray 230 SLX® 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 520 Sedan Bridge 2010 could be the deciding factor.