Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 vs Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 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 370 Venture™ 2013 measures 37,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 at 29,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 tips the scales at 15 432 lbs — 15 349 lbs less than the Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 at 83 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 375 hp, the Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013's 300-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 370 Venture™ 2013 carries 222 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 370 Venture™ 2013 at 37,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport 2007 at 29,0 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
Model290 Sun Sport?
Model370 Venture™
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm) Twin: 26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm) Twin: 37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail8,300 lbs. (3,765 kg)
Weight - Detail15,432 lbs. (7,000 kg)
Weight - kg3764.81
Weight - kg6999.83
Weight - lbs.83
Weight - lbs.15432
Length - Meters8.99
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37.17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches354
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 Magnum? MPI Bravo? III MCM - 375 hp (280 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin 300CXL Verado® 4-stroke with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail222 gal. (840 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters840.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal222
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed full fiberglass with vanity
Headnot available
Water capacity24 gal. (90.8 l)
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal28