Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 vs Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 vs Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 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 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 measures 45,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 40,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 5,0 feet (2005). At 285 lbs and 385 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 5,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model420 Sedan Bridge
Model480 Motor Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 3 in. (4.27 m)
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam - Meters4.34
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Inches171
Beam - Inches183
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (119.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - Detail38,500 lbs. (17,464 kg)
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - kg17463.29
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.385
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Meters15.24
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet5
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 5 in. (15.24 m)
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Meters15.37
Length overall - Inches545
Length overall - Inches605
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? 6CTA 8.3M Diesel Inboards (T-430 hp - 321 kw)
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 Diesel Inboards (T-640 hp - 477 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Gal6