Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 370 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 2005 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 370 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 698 hp, the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 2005 has a 398-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Sundancer 370 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 Sundancer 370 2023 carries 25 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 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 Sedan Bridge 525 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sea Ray Sundancer 370 2023 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 525 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Sundancer 370 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail52.00 ft
Length overall - Detail37.20 ft
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet37.2
Length overall - Meters15.85
Length overall - Meters11.34
Length overall - Inches624
Length overall - Inches446
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches180
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail4.11 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.10 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement20800.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Engine makeMan
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepower698 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Horsepower698 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.2L MAG HO ECT SeaCore Bravo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model8.2L MAG HO ECT SeaCore Bravo
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity46