Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sealine C390v 2020 vs Sealine SC38 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sealine C390v 2020 vs Sealine SC38 2007 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 350 hp, the Sealine C390v 2020 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sealine SC38 2007's 310-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sealine SC38 2007 carries 179 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Sealine C390v 2020. 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 Sealine C390v 2020 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sealine SC38 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sealine C390v 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sealine C390v 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sealine SC38 2007 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 - Detail42.30 ft
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length - Feet42.3
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters12.89
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches508
Length overall - Inches444
Beam - Meters3.9
Beam - Meters3.75
Beam - Inches154
Beam - Inches148
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches37
Displacement22389.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal179
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters677.59
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower310 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeSuzuki
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower310 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6-31
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-31
Performance
Maximum speed32
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed32
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity88
Water capacity72.3
Boat typePower
Boat typePower