Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 vs Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 vs Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 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 580 Sundancer 2010 measures 60,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 at 41,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 tips the scales at 53 500 lbs - 27 000 lbs less than the Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 at 26 500 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 1 051 hp, the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 has a 605-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006's 446-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 580 Sundancer 2010 carries 825 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 at 60,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 2006 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
Model40 Motor Yacht
Model580 Sundancer?
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches171
Beam - Inches191
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches54
Weight - Detail26,500 lbs. (12,020 kg)
Weight - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - kg12020.19
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - lbs.26500
Weight - lbs.53500
Length - Meters12.72
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet60
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]60 ft. 0 in. (18.29 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-8.1 S Horizon MerCruiser? - T-370 hp (276 kW)
Engine/s standardMAN® T-800 CRM V-Drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail825 gal. (3,123 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxT-446 hp
Engine maxTwin 1,051 hp (785 kW)
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 765 hp (570 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters204.41
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal54
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal. (88 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement