Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 vs Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 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 2013 measures 54,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 at 45,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 280 lbs more than the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 684 hp, the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 has a 206-hp advantage over the Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007's 478-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 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 54,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge 2007 at 45,0 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
Model44 Sedan Bridge
Model540 Sundancer?
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
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℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (111.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches5
Weight - Detail28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - Detail50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg)
Weight - kg12927.37
Weight - kg22679.6
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.5
Length - Meters13.84
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet54.75
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 5 in. (13.84 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters13.84
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches545
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-500 T-478 hp (356 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin QSM-11 715 T2 with DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,324.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxT-478 hp (356 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins®
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 684 php (510 kW)
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush?
Headnot available
Water capacity120 gal. (454 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Gal68