Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021 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 540 Sundancer 2013 measures 54,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021 at 35,1 feet (2021). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 tips the scales at 50 000 lbs - 31 208 lbs more than the Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021 at 18 792 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 684 hp, the Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 has a 334-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021's 350-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 540 Sundancer 2013 carries 600 gallons versus 214 gallons in the Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer 2013 at 54,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe 2021 at 35,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model540 Sundancer?
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)
Beam11.40 ft
Beam - Meters4.65
Beam - Meters3.47
Beam - Inches183
Beam - Inches137
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - Detail50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg22679.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.50000
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet54.75
Length - Feet35.11
Length [over all with swim platform]54 ft. 9 in. (16.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.11 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches421
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.00 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement18792.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCummins®
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine/s standardTwin QSM-11 715 T2 with DTS
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters810.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal600
Fuel tank capacity - Gal214
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typenot available
HorsepowerTwin 684 php (510 kW)
Horsepower350 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine model6.2L MPI ECT Bravo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model6.2L MPI ECT Bravo
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters257.41
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal68
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower