Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray Sundancer 470 2013 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray Sundancer 470 2013 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 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 1 050 hp, the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 has a 570-hp advantage over the Sea Ray Sundancer 470 2013's 480-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Sea Ray Sundancer 470 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Ray Sundancer 610 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Ray Sundancer 470 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail47.30 ft
Length overall - Detail61.60 ft
Length - Feet47.3
Length - Feet61.6
Length overall - Meters14.42
Length overall - Meters18.78
Length overall - Inches568
Length overall - Inches739
Beam - Meters4.3
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Inches169
Beam - Inches203
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft Min3.90 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement28500.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine makeMan
Engine modelQSB 480 HO P Diesel
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower480 hp
Horsepower1050 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Engine ModelQSB 480 HO P Diesel
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower480 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1050 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity1
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3