The Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2013 is a deep-V design and the Sea Ray 300 Select EX 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 260 Sundancer 2013 at 26,6 ft versus Sea Ray 300 Select EX 2010 at 29,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 300 Select EX 2010 tips the scales at 7 700 lbs - 750 lbs less than the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2013 at 6 950 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 300 hp, the Sea Ray 300 Select EX 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2013's 260-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 300 Select EX 2010 carries 130 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Sea Ray 260 Sundancer 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.