Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 vs Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 at 5,0 ft versus Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 5,0 ft. At 375 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.
The Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 carries a rated maximum of 574 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 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 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 carries 53 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 15 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge 2008 and Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model47 Sedan Bridge
Model480 Motor Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m)
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam - Meters4.47
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Inches176
Beam - Inches183
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (119.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches5
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detail37,500 lbs. (17,010 kg)
Weight - Detail38,500 lbs. (17,464 kg)
Weight - kg17009.7
Weight - kg17463.29
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.385
Length - Meters15.44
Length - Meters15.24
Length - Feet5
Length - Feet5
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 8 in. (15.44 m)
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 5 in. (15.24 m)
Length overall - Meters15.44
Length overall - Meters15.37
Length overall - Inches608
Length overall - Inches605
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSC-600 with ETS - T-574 hp (428 kW)
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 Diesel Inboards (T-640 hp - 477 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail530 gal. (2,006 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2006.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxT-574 (428 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity117 gal. (443 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (454.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal6