Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 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.
The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 tops out at 1 050 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 480 Motor Yacht 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 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)
Beam16.90 ft
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches203
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (119.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches59
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 - Feet61.6
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 5 in. (15.24 m)
Length overall - Detail61.60 ft
Length overall - Meters15.37
Length overall - Meters18.78
Length overall - Inches605
Length overall - Inches739
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMan
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1050 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1050 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity120 gal. (454.2 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower