Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray SDX 270 2022 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray SDX 270 2022 vs Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 has a 80-hp advantage over the Sea Ray SDX 270 2022'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 SDX 270 2022 carries 65 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010. 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 Sedan Bridge 390 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Sea Ray SDX 270 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray SDX 270 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.20 ft
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length - Feet27.2
Length - Feet39
Length overall - Meters8.29
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches326
Length overall - Inches468
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement2567.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model6.2L MPI ECT Bravo III w/DTS
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower380 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity2
Water capacity75
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49