Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 265 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 265 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 Sea Ray Sundancer 265 2023 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sundancer 265 2023 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 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 Sundancer 265 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 265 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 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 - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26.70 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.7
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.14
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches320
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches0
Draft [max] - Inches48
Beamnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches103
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.50 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement6667.00 lbs
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelECT 6.2L MPI DTS Bravo III
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp