Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 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.
The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 tops out at 1 050 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2005 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 Sundancer 610 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2005 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
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model280 Sundancer?
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Beam16.90 ft
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inches203
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55.9 cm) Twin Stern: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm) Twin Stern: 39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches59
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.47
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet61.6
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 1 in. (9.47 m)
Length overall - Detail61.60 ft
Length overall - Meters9.47
Length overall - Meters18.78
Length overall - Inches373
Length overall - Inches739
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 Magnum? Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive (375 hp - 280 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMan
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1050 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1050 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower