Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2011 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 540 Sundancer 2011 measures 54,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 at 41,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 260 lbs more than the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2011 at 5 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 540 Sundancer 2011 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2011 at 54,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht 2005 at 41,0 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
Model390 Motor Yacht
Model540 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Inches171
Beam - Inches183
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches5
Weight - Detail26,500 lbs. (12,020 kg)
Weight - Detail50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg)
Weight - kg12020.19
Weight - kg22679.6
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.5
Length - Meters12.72
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet54.75
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 9 in. (12.72 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters12.73
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches501
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]54 ft. 9 in. (16.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? Gasoline Inboards (T-370 hp - 276 kw)
Engine/s standardT-Zeus® Cummins® MerCruiser? QSC 8.3 600 DTS with Skyhook?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 576 php (428 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (526 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters204.41
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Gal54
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement