Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 vs Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 vs Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 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 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 measures 45,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 42,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 at 3,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 tips the scales at 7 325 lbs — 7 040 lbs more than the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 at 285 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 478 hp, the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 has a 103-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006's 375-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 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 carries 35 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006. 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 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 270 Amberjack 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model270 Amberjack?
Model44 Sedan Bridge
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches171
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (112 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail7,325 lbs. (3,323 kg)
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg3322.56
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - lbs.7325
Weight - lbs.285
Length - Meters9.14
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches545
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 Magnum? MPI Bravo? III MCM - 300 hp (224 kW)
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-500 - T-478 hp (356 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxT-478 hp
Operational Info
HeadFull-size with vanity and shower
Headnot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal42