Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 vs Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 vs Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 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 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 measures 52,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 at 45,0 feet (2007). At 285 lbs and 367 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 2007 carries a rated maximum of 478 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 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 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 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 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 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
Model44 Sedan Bridge
Model500 Sedan Bridge
Model Year2007
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] - Detail50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches50.5
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - Detail36,700 lbs. (16,647 kg)
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - kg16646.83
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.367
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Meters15
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Detail52 ft. 3 in. (15 m)
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Meters15.93
Length overall - Inches545
Length overall - Inches627
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-500 T-478 hp (356 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
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxT-478 hp (356 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?
Headnot available
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available