Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2013 vs Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2013 vs Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023 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 580 Sundancer 2013 measures 60,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 26,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023 at 33,1 feet (2023). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2013 tips the scales at 53 500 lbs - 43 165 lbs more than the Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023 at 10 335 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 861 hp, the Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2013 has a 561-hp advantage over the Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023's 300-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 580 Sundancer 2013 carries 825 gallons versus 158 gallons in the Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray 580 Sundancer 2013 at 60,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Ray SLX 310 Outboard 2023 at 33,1 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
Model580 Sundancer?
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 11 in. (4.85 m)
Beam10.20 ft
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Meters3.11
Beam - Inches191
Beam - Inches122
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail54 in. (137 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Inches54
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail53,500 lbs. (24,267 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg24267.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.53500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet60
Length - Feet33.1
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 - Detail33.10 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.09
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches397
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.40 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement10335.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin MAN® 900 CRM V8 with ETS
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 - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal825
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
HorsepowerTwin 861 php (642 kW)
Horsepower300 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerados 300
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelVerados 300
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity24
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 - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower