Matching a modified vee Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2010 against a deep vee Sea Ray 260 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2010 at 26,5 ft versus Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2011 at 26,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2010 tips the scales at 5 392 lbs — 4 697 lbs more than the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2011 at 695 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 375 hp, the Sea Ray 250 Select EX 2010 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2011'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 — 75 gal and 75 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.