Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 measures 36,1 feet overall (1991), giving it roughly 31,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 5,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 27 1991 tips the scales at 14 500 lbs — 14 115 lbs less than the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 at 385 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 tops out at 310 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 carries 25 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.
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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 caps at 11. 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 Sedan Bridge 27 1991 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model480 Motor Yacht
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam12.40 ft
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches149
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (119.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters0.82
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail38,500 lbs. (17,464 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg17463.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.385
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters15.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet5
Length - Feet36.1
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 5 in. (15.24 m)
Length overall - Detail36.10 ft
Length overall - Meters15.37
Length overall - Meters11
Length overall - Inches605
Length overall - Inches433
Displacementnot available
Displacement14500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 Diesel Inboards (T-640 hp - 477 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.9l
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower310 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Water capacity120 gal. (454.2 l)
Water capacity7
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower