Matching a modified vee Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009 against a deep vee Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 2011 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 370 Sundancer 2011 measures 37,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009 at 26,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 2011 tips the scales at 18 064 lbs — 12 672 lbs less than the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009 at 5 392 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 375 hp for the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009 and 380 hp for the Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 2011 carries 225 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009. 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 370 Sundancer 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 2011 could be the deciding factor.