Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 500 1996 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 2021 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 500 1996 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 500 1996 tops out at 735 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 500 1996 is rated for 15 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 500 1996 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 500 1996 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 50,0 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 - Detail50.00 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet50
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters15.24
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches600
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
Beam15.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches180
Displacementnot available
Displacement34500.00 lbs
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal66
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters249.84
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeDetroit Diesel
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8V92
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower735 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeDetroit Diesel
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model8V92
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower735 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard