The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 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 400 2001 measures 42,0 feet overall (2001), giving it roughly 37,0 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 400 2001 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs — 21 615 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 400 2001 tops out at 380 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 400 2001 carries 35 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 400 2001 caps at 12. 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.