Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 vs Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 vs Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 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 390 Motor Yacht 2005 measures 41,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 at 26,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 tips the scales at 468 lbs — 203 lbs more than the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 at 265 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 240 Sundeck 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 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 240 Sundeck 2007 carries 65 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 390 Motor Yacht 2005 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 2007 at 26,0 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
Model240 Sundeck?
Model390 Motor Yacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches171
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,123 kg)
Weight - Detail26,500 lbs. (12,020 kg)
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - kg12020.19
Weight - lbs.468
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Meters12.72
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet41
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 9 in. (12.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters12.73
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches501
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive - 260 hp (194 kW)
Engine/s standardT-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? Gasoline Inboards (T-370 hp - 276 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadLarge head with vanity, sink, and lower storage
Headnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 @ 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional: 10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters204.41
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal54