Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 vs Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 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 SLX 310 2022 measures 31,6 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 25,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 at 6,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 tips the scales at 10 787 lbs — 10 739 lbs less than the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 at 48 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 SLX 310 2022 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 carries 13 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 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 600 Sun Sport 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray 600 Sun Sport 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 6,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Ray
Makenot available
Model600 Sun Sport?
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 9 in. (4.80 m)
Beam10.20 ft
Beam - Meters4.8
Beam - Meters3.11
Beam - Inches189
Beam - Inches122
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail49 in. (124.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail48,000 lbs. (21,773 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg21772.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters18.54
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet6
Length - Feet31.6
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail60 ft. 10 in. (18.54 m)
Length overall - Detail31.60 ft
Length overall - Meters18.54
Length overall - Meters9.63
Length overall - Inches73
Length overall - Inches379
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.80 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement10787.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-MAN 2840LE4 V10 Diesel Inboards (T-1005 hp - 749 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail700 gal. (2,649.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2649.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.5L MPI ECTBravo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model4.5L MPI ECTBravo
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity24
Holding tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257.4 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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower