Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 360 Sundancer 2005 vs Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 360 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 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 360 Sundancer 2005 at 39,0 feet (2005). At 185 lbs and 285 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2008 tops out at 478 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 360 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 25 gallons in the Sea Ray 360 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 360 Sundancer 2005 caps at 11. 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 360 Sundancer 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model360 Sundancer?
Model44 Sedan Bridge
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches171
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94.0 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail18,500 lbs. (8,392 kg)
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg8391.45
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.285
Length - Meters11.89
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 0 in. (11.89 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches545
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-VD-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? Gasoline V-Drives (T-370 hp - 276 kw)
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-500 - T-478 hp (356 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-478 hp (356 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity55 gal. (208.2 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement