Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sealine C530 2021 vs Sealine SC38 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sealine C530 2021 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 550 hp, the Sealine C530 2021 has a 240-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 C530 2021 carries 343 gallons versus 179 gallons in the Sealine SC38 2007. 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 C530 2021 is rated for 15 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 C530 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sealine C530 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,1 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 - Detail52.11 ft
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length - Feet52.11
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters15.88
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches625
Length overall - Inches444
Beam - Meters4.3
Beam - Meters3.75
Beam - Inches169
Beam - Inches148
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches37
Displacement44797.90 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal343
Fuel tank capacity - Gal179
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1298.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters677.59
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelIPS55
Engine modelD6-31
Horsepower550 hp
Horsepower310 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 55
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-31
Engine 2 Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower310 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed30
Cruising speed32
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity168
Water capacity72.3
Boat typePower
Boat typePower