Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 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 540 Sundancer 2013 measures 54,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 26,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 at 28,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 tips the scales at 5 555 lbs — 5 550 lbs more than the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 5 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 540 Sundancer 2013 tops out at 684 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 carries 94 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 54,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2005 at 28,0 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
Model270 Select EX
Model540 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches183
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.34 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches5
Weight - Detail5,555 lbs. (2,520 kg)
Weight - Detail50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg)
Weight - kg2519.7
Weight - kg22679.6
Weight - lbs.5555
Weight - lbs.5
Length - Meters8.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet54.75
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]54 ft. 9 in. (16.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 Magnum? MPI Bravo? I MCM Stern Drive (300 hp - 224 kw)
Engine/s standardTwin QSM-11 715 T2 with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail94 gal. (355.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 684 php (510 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity21 gal. (79.5 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement