Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 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 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 50,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 tips the scales at 53 500 lbs - 15 000 lbs less than the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 38 500 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 Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 tops out at 1 051 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2010 carries 825 gallons versus 500 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.
The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 is rated for up to 15 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 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 50,0 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
Model480 Motor Yacht
Model580 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches191
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (119.4 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches54
Weight - Detail38,500 lbs. (17,464 kg)
Weight - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - kg17463.29
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - lbs.38500
Weight - lbs.53500
Length - Meters15.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet50
Length - Feet60
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 5 in. (15.24 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters15.37
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches605
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-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 Diesel Inboards (T-640 hp - 477 kw)
Engine/s standardMAN® T-800 CRM V-Drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail825 gal. (3,123 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerTwin 765 hp (570 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 1,051 hp (785 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity120 gal. (454.2 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal60
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