Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 375 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 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 at 37,6 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 tips the scales at 7 800 lbs — 7 433 lbs less than the Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 765 hp, the Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 has a 459-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007's 306-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 carries 225 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008. 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 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 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 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Sundancer 375 2007 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
Model52 Sedan Bridge
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches151
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 51 in. (130 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches51
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail36,700 lbs. (16,647 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg16646.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.367
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet37.6
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail52 ft. 3 in. (15 m)
Length overall - Detail37.60 ft
Length overall - Meters15.93
Length overall - Meters11.46
Length overall - Inches627
Length overall - Inches451
Displacementnot available
Displacement7800.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-Cummins MerCruiser? QSM-11 with ETS - 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 - Liters849.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.5
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxT-765 hp (570 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYanmar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model6LPA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower306 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYanmar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model6LPA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower360 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity45
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower