Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007 vs Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007 vs Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012 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 580 Sundancer 2012 measures 60,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 32,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012 tips the scales at 53 500 lbs - 47 945 lbs less than the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007 at 5 555 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 1 051 hp, the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012 has a 626-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007's 425-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 580 Sundancer 2012 carries 825 gallons versus 94 gallons in the Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007. 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 2007 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2012 at 60,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 270 Select EX 2007 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
Model580 Sundancer?
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches191
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17℃
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 in. (91.44 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches54
Weight - Detail5,555 lbs. (2,520 kg)
Weight - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - kg2519.7
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - lbs.5555
Weight - lbs.53500
Length - Meters8.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet60
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]60 ft. (18.29 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMX6.2 MPI Bravo? III MCM - 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine/s standardT-VD MAN 800 CRM
Fuel tank capacity - Detail94 gal. (355.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail825 gal. (3,123 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxTwin 1,051 hp (785 kW)
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 765 hp (588 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with fiberglass lockable door
Headnot available
Water capacity21 gal. (79.5 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal10
Holding tank capacity - Gal70