Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 vs Sea Ray 60 Sundancer 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 vs Sea Ray 60 Sundancer 2007 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 60 Sundancer 2007 measures 61,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 at 52,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 60 Sundancer 2007 tips the scales at 602 lbs — 235 lbs less than the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 at 367 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 60 Sundancer 2007 tops out at 1 051 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray 60 Sundancer 2007 carries 9 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 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 60 Sundancer 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 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 60 Sundancer 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 60 Sundancer 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray 500 Sedan Bridge 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
Model500 Sedan Bridge
Model60 Sundancer?
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam16 ft. 9 in. (5.11 m)
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters5.11
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches201
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (145 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches50.5
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail36,700 lbs. (16,647 kg)
Weight - Detail60,200 lbs. (27,307 kg)
Weight - kg16646.83
Weight - kg27306.24
Weight - lbs.367
Weight - lbs.602
Length - Meters15
Length - Meters18.75
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet61
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail52 ft. 3 in. (15 m)
Length overall - Detail61 ft. 6 in. (18.75 m)
Length overall - Meters15.93
Length overall - Meters18.75
Length overall - Inches627
Length overall - Inches738
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 Diesel Inboards (T-640 hp - 477 kw)
Engine/s standardT-MAN V10 1100 CR Diesel T-1,051 hp (785 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,892.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail900 gal. (3,406.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3406.87
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-1,051 hp (785 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Headnot available
Head2, VacuFlush?
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity18 gal. (68.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass