Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 235 Weekender 2012 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 235 Weekender 2012 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 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.
The Sea Ray 235 Weekender 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 235 Weekender 2012 and Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model235 Weekender
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50 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. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,770 lbs. (2,164 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2163.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4770
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet24.58
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standard4.3L MPI ECT Alpha® 1 stern drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (190 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower220 hp (164 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower