The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 vs Sea Ray Select 200 2005 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 Sedan Bridge 400 2001 measures 42,0 feet overall (2001), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Ray Select 200 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs — 18 450 lbs more than the Sea Ray Select 200 2005 at 3 550 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 380 hp, the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 has a 130-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Select 200 2005'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 — 35 gal and 37 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 400 2001 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sea Ray Select 200 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 400 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Select 200 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.