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Gen 1YEARS1997 - 2001
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Gen 2YEARS2009 - 2012
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Gen 3YEARS2013 - 2018
Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yachts For Sale
The Sundancer 540 was built in the United States by Sea Ray making full use of their in-house design team's expertise. The 16.7m/54'9" sportsboat constructed in FRP can sleep up to eight guests in three cabins. She was available with a range of inboard engine options.
The hugely successful 540 Sundancer delivered three generations over more than 20 years of production. Production of the very first generation Sea Ray 540 Sundancer started in 1997 and ran for over 4 years. The third and final generation Sea Ray Sundancer 540 went into production in 2013.
Reasons to Buy a 540 Sundancer
- Up to 3 cabins.
- Bow Thruster included.
- Multiple Layout Options.
- Air Conditioning.
Market Price Insight
For previous generations, a first generation 24-year-old model is available from $236,000 and a second generation 12-year-old model is available from $564,000.
Used Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yachts for sale
View a wide selection of pre-owned Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yacht for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find the perfect Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yacht for you.
7 Pre-Owned Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yachts for sale
Sea Ray
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 255'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 2
2012 M/Y n*****
2 x Cummins 715hp
Features: Swim Platform, Aircon, Joystick
Key Largo, Florida, United States
Sea Ray
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 154'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 1
2000 M/Y B*****
2 x CAT 660hp
Highland Beach, Florida, United States
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Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 158'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 1
2000 M/Y B*****
2 x Caterpillar 660hp
Miami, Florida, United States
Sea Ray
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 154'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 1
2000 M/Y RANGER
2 x 1,320hp
Features: Swim Platform, Bow Thruster
San Pedro, California, United States
Sea Ray
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 154'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 1
2000 M/Y R*****
2 x Caterpillar 660hp
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Sea Ray
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer Gen 154'ft 540 Sundancer Gen 1
1999 M/Y T*****
2 x Caterpillar 660hp
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
1 Not for sale to US residents while in US waters
2 Approx Price Conversion
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LIVE: Used Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Yacht Prices
Find out how much a pre-owned Sea Ray Sundancer 540 may cost based upon the asking price of all yachts currently for sale globally according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our sales listings.
Market Price Insight
YachtBuyer’s Market Watch reports that there are currently 7 Sea Ray Sundancer 540 yachts listed for sale globally, with prices spanning a wide range due to generational differences and features. First generation models (Gen 1, 1997 - 2001) are the most affordable, priced between $239k and $329k, with an average asking price of $284.4k. In contrast, the newest third generation models (Gen 3, 2013 - 2018) are likely to be priced much higher, reflecting their advanced technology, more modern design, and newer construction. There are currently none for sale globally. Second generation yachts (Gen 2, 2009 - 2012) fall in the middle, priced between $524k and $749k, averaging $636.5k. The arrival of the latest third generation models has influenced the pricing of earlier generations, as their updated styling, features and cutting-edge appeal shift buyer preferences, resulting in more competitive pricing for older models. This trend highlights how innovation drives market dynamics for the 540 Sundancer line.
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer (Gen 1) Price
1997 - 2001
- Average Price $284.4k
- Price Range $239k - $329k
- Average Age 25 years
Recent Sales
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Model YearLast Asking PriceSold Date
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2001$249kNov-2020
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Sea Ray 540 Sundancer (Gen 2) Price
2009 - 2012
- Average Price $636.5k
- Price Range $524k - $749k
- Average Age 13 years
Sea Ray Sundancer 540 (Gen 3) Price
2013 - 2018
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Average asking price according to YachtBuyer data (7 yachts available). Prices may vary depending on specification, condition and extras.
Historic Price Comparison
Over the past three years, the Sea Ray Sundancer 540 has shown distinct price trends across its three generations, reflecting differences in market demand, vessel condition, and features. The first generation models have the longest average time on the market, sitting for about 382 days, suggesting lower demand for the older features, and on average, they end up 2.3% lower than their initial asking price. With an average market duration of -9 days, the third generation models stand out for their shorter time on sale, likely due to their newer features and refreshed design, and on average, they end up 1.96% lower than their initial asking price.
540 Sundancer Model Overview & Timeline
Sea Ray started development on the Sundancer 540 in 1997 and the first model rolled off the production line in 2000. There was a large break of twelve years before the second generation was launched in 2009. The third and final generation Sea Ray Sundancer 540 went into production in 2013.
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- 540 Sundancer - Gen 1
- 1997 - 2001
- Discontinued
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- Length (LOA) 57' 8" ft
- Beam 15' 11" ft
- Draft 4' 3" ft
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- 540 Sundancer - Gen 2
- 2009 - 2012
- Discontinued
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- Length (LOA) 54' 9" ft
- Beam 15' 3" ft
- Draft 4' 2" ft
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- Sundancer 540 - Gen 3
- 2013 - 2018
- Discontinued
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- Length (LOA) 54' 9" ft
- Beam 15' 3" ft
- Draft 4' 3" ft
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Sea Ray Sundancer 540 Awards
Sea Ray Sundancer 540 FAQ
A selection of frequently asked questions from buyers
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There are three generations of the 540 Sundancer. The first generation measures 57'8". The second generation measures 54'9". The third generation measures 54'9".
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The first 540 Sundancer was launched in 1997 and was in production for 4 years. The second generation was launched in 2009 and was in production for 3 years. The latest generation started production in 2013 and ended production in 2018
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For previous generations, a first generation 24-year-old model is available from $236,000 and a second generation 12-year-old model is available from $564,000.
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Depending on your layout choice, the 540 Sundancer has three generations and the latest generation has two cabins.
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The 540 Sundancer is a Sports Yacht
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To start the process of buying your own Sea Ray 540 Sundancer, please get in touch with us or contact a buyer’s broker.
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