Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 vs Sea Ray SLX 230 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 390 2010 vs Sea Ray SLX 230 2020 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 130-hp advantage over the Sea Ray SLX 230 2020's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 SLX 230 2020 caps at 7. 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 SLX 230 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches276
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches103
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.10 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement4840.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepower250 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.5L MPI ECT Bravo®
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity75
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes