Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 vs Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 vs Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 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 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 at 35,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 147 lbs less than the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 at 138 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 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 tops out at 478 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 320 Sundancer 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model320 Sundancer?
Model44 Sedan Bridge
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m)
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.48
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Inches137
Beam - Inches171
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.84
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (109.2 cm) Inboards: 33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail13,800 lbs. (6,260 kg)
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg6259.57
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - lbs.138
Weight - lbs.285
Length - Meters10.82
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 6 in. (10.82 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Meters10.82
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Inches426
Length overall - Inches545
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-5.0L MPI Bravo? III MCM Stern Drives (T-260 hp - 194 kw)
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-500 - T-478 hp (356 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-478 hp (356 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement