Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 vs Sea Ray Sundeck 220 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 vs Sea Ray Sundeck 220 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 250 hp for the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 and 260 hp for the Sea Ray Sundeck 220 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 carries 130 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Sea Ray Sundeck 220 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 SLX 310 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sea Ray Sundeck 220 2010 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 SLX 310 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray SLX 310 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Sundeck 220 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.60 ft
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length - Feet31.6
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters9.63
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches379
Length overall - Inches264
Beam - Meters3.11
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches103
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.80 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement10787.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model4.5L MPI ECTBravo
Engine model5.0L MPI Alpha I MCM
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model4.5L MPI ECTBravo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity24
Water capacity10
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes