Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray 44 Sundancer 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray 44 Sundancer 2006 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 Sundancer 2006 measures 45,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 at 41,0 feet (2005). At 265 lbs and 225 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 Sundancer 2006 tops out at 478 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 44 Sundancer 2006 carries 335 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 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 Sundancer 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 44 Sundancer 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 44 Sundancer 2006 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 390 Motor Yacht 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model390 Motor Yacht
Model44 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches171
Beam - Inches168
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail26,500 lbs. (12,020 kg)
Weight - Detail22,500 lbs. (10,205 kg)
Weight - kg12020.19
Weight - kg10205.82
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.225
Length - Meters12.72
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 9 in. (12.72 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters12.73
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches501
Length overall - Inches54
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? Gasoline Inboards (T-370 hp - 276 kw)
Engine/s standardT-VD-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? - T-370 hp (276 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail335 gal. (1,268 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1268.11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal335
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-478 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters204.41
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal54
Holding tank capacity - Gal42