Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 vs Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 vs Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 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 270 Select EX 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). At 5 593 lbs and 5 555 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 carries 94 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007. 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 270 Select EX 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 240 Sundancer 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model240 Sundancer?
Model270 Select EX
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.34 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Weight - Detail5,593 lbs. (2,537 kg)
Weight - Detail5,555 lbs. (2,520 kg)
Weight - kg2536.94
Weight - kg2519.7
Weight - lbs.5593
Weight - lbs.5555
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters8.69
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches342
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM - 260 hp (194 kW)
Engine/s standard350 Magnum? MPI Bravo? I MCM Stern Drive (300 hp - 224 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail94 gal. (355.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadFully enclosed, fiberglass
Headnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacity21 gal. (79.5 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal1