Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2006 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2006 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 297 hp, the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2006 has a 47-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 9 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer 2006 and its 297-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model280 Sundancer?
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern Drive: 22 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] - DetailStern Drive: 39 in. (99.1 cm) Twin Stern: 39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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 - Feet32
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 1 in. (9.47 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.47
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches373
Length overall - Inches384
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 Magnum? Bravo? III MCM Stern Drive with Turn-Key Start - 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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxT-297 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower