Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2009 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2009 vs Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 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.
The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2009 carries a rated maximum of 1 051 hp. Engine data for the Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer 2009 at 6,0 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
Model55 Sundancer?
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches191
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailInboards: 54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches54
Draft [max] - Inches0
Weight - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.535
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet6
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]60 ft. (18.29 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMAN T-800 CRM V-Drives
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail825 gal. (3,123 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3122.96
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typenot available
HorsepowerTwin 765 hp (570 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxTwin 1,051 hp (785 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower