Sea Ray Boats History & Heritage

Founded in 1959 by Cornelius Ray, Sea Ray emerged as a leader in modern sports boat and yacht design, leaving an indelible mark on American boating culture.

Initially established as Ray Industries in Detroit, Michigan, the company drew inspiration from the automotive world, crafting detailed and stylish runabouts that epitomized fun on the water.

As Sea Ray's reputation grew, so did its ambition, leading to a relocation to Knoxville, Tennessee, where it became an early pioneer in fiberglass boat construction. The 1970s marked a golden era for Sea Ray, with production reaching unprecedented levels and the introduction of innovative models.

In the mid-1980s, Sea Ray embarked on a new chapter when it was acquired by the Brunswick Corporation, a move that injected fresh energy into the brand while preserving its distinctive identity. Collaborating with Mercruiser engines, Sea Ray introduced legendary models like the Pachanga 22 and 27, solidifying its status.

Over the years, Sea Ray continued to evolve, expanding its operations to include a plant in Merritt Island, Florida, where it employed over 1,500 workers and produced a range of sport yachts. However, the challenges of the Great Recession prompted a shift in focus, leading Sea Ray to streamline its offerings and refocus its efforts on building sport boats and cruisers up to 12m.

Despite facing uncertainties, Sea Ray remains committed to delivering excellence in boating, with a renewed dedication to innovation and craftsmanship that ensures its legacy endures for generations to come.

Sea Ray At A Glance

A brief summary of statistics, facts, and figures for Princess Yachts.

Shipyard History

  • Shipyard Founder Cornelius Nathaniel Ray
  • Year Founded 1959
  • Headquarters Town Knoxville, TN
  • Headquarters Country United States

Workforce & Output

  • Total Workforce 1,500
  • Data for Workforce Year 2017

Model Timeline

Research all the in production and discontinued Sea Ray Boat models and immerse yourself in their history. Learn about each models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

Key: 4 In-Production 112 Discontinued

1989
1989
1999
2009
2024
1989
1989
1999
2009
2024

370 Express Cruiser

39ft

Current Sea Ray Model Range

Learn about each in production yacht models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

Sundancer Range  

Sundancer 370 (Gen 4)

37' 8"ft

Production: 2024 - to date

Generations: 1

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SLX Range  

SLX 350

34' 7"ft

Production: 2019 - to date

Generations: 1

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SLX Range  

SLX 400

39' 6"ft

Production: 2017 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sundancer Range  

Sundancer 320 (Gen 2)

32' 3"ft

Production: 2017 - to date

Generations: 2

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Discontinued Sea Ray Models

Sport Cruiser Range  

Sundancer 350 Coupé

35'ft

Production: 2016 - 2021

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

Sundancer 350 (Gen 3)

35'ft

Production: 2013 - 2021

Generations: 3

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Sundancer Range  

Sundancer 320 Coupe

32' 3"ft

Production: 2017 - 2021

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Sundancer 460 (Gen 3)

46' 8"ft

Production: 2016 - 2019

Generations: 3

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L Class Range  

L650

65' 1"ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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L Class Range  

L650 Fly

65' 1"ft

Production: 2014 - 2018

Generations: 1

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L Class Range  

L590

58' 10"ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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L Class Range  

L590 FLY

58' 10"ft

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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L Class Range  

L550

56' 3"ft

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 1

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L Class Range  

L550 Fly

56' 3"ft

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

Sundancer 540 (Gen 3)

54' 9"ft

Production: 2013 - 2018

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

Sundancer 520

52' 6"ft

Production: 2018 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Fly 520

52' 6"ft

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Sundancer 510 Signature

51' 1"ft

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Fly 510

50' 10"ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Sundancer 510 (Gen 2)

50' 10"ft

Production: 2014 - 2018

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

Fly 460

46' 8"ft

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Fly 400

40'ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

Sundancer 400 (Gen 2)

40'ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

Sundancer 355

36' 9"ft

Production: 2004 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

470 Sundancer (Gen 3)

47' 3"ft

Production: 2015 - 2017

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sundancer (Gen 4)

46' 8"ft

Production: 2016 - 2017

Generations: 4

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Sport Cruiser Range  

370 Sundancer (Gen 3)

37' 6"ft

Production: 2013 - 2017

Generations: 3

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Sport Cruiser Range  

330 Sundancer (Gen 3)

33' 4"ft

Production: 2015 - 2017

Generations: 3

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Sport Cruiser Range  

310 Sundancer (Gen 4)

31'ft

Production: 2014 - 2017

Generations: 4

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sundancer (Gen 3)

45' 5"ft

Production: 2013 - 2016

Generations: 4

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Sport Yacht Range  

410 Sundancer (Gen 2)

41' 6"ft

Production: 2012 - 2016

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

305 Sundancer

33' 3"ft

Production: 2010 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

580 Sundancer (Gen 2)

60'ft

Production: 2013 - 2014

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

470 Sundancer (Gen 2)

47' 3"ft

Production: 2013 - 2014

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sedan Bridge (Gen 2)

45' 7"ft

Production: 2011 - 2014

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

330 Sundancer (Gen 2)

35' 6"ft

Production: 2008 - 2014

Generations: 3

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Yacht Range  

610 Sundancer (Gen 2)

61' 6"ft

Production: 2012 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

58 Sedan Bridge

58' 8"ft

Production: 2006 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

52 Sedan Bridge

52' 6"ft

Production: 2006 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sundancer (Gen 2)

45' 5"ft

Production: 2010 - 2013

Generations: 4

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Sport Cruiser Range  

310 Sundancer (Gen 3)

31'ft

Production: 2010 - 2013

Generations: 4

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Yacht Range  

580 Sundancer (Gen 1)

60'ft

Production: 2010 - 2012

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

540 Sundancer (Gen 2)

54' 9"ft

Production: 2009 - 2012

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

500 Sundancer (Gen 5)

51'ft

Production: 2012 - 2012

Generations: 5

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Sport Yacht Range  

470 Sundancer (Gen 1)

47' 3"ft

Production: 2009 - 2012

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

390 Sedan Bridge

40' 9"ft

Production: 2010 - 2012

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

390 Sundancer (Gen 2)

39'ft

Production: 2010 - 2012

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

370 Sundancer (Gen 2)

37' 6"ft

Production: 2010 - 2012

Generations: 3

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Sport Cruiser Range  

350 Sundancer (Gen 2)

37' 6"ft

Production: 2008 - 2012

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

47 Sedan Bridge

50' 8"ft

Production: 2008 - 2011

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

500 Sundancer (Gen 4)

50' 6"ft

Production: 2010 - 2011

Generations: 5

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sedan Bridge (Gen 1)

45' 5"ft

Production: 2010 - 2011

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

40 Sundancer

41'ft

Production: 2006 - 2010

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

60 Sundancer

61' 6"ft

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

55 Sundancer

60'ft

Production: 2007 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

52 Sundancer

53' 4"ft

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

48 Sundancer

50' 10"ft

Production: 2005 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

43 Sundancer

47' 3"ft

Production: 2009 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

44 Sedan Bridge

45' 5"ft

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

38 Sundancer (Gen 2)

39'ft

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

36 Sedan Bridge

37' 6"ft

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

310 Sundancer (Gen 2)

33' 4"ft

Production: 2007 - 2009

Generations: 4

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Sport Yacht Range  

44 Sundancer (Gen 2)

45'ft

Production: 2006 - 2008

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

40 Motoryacht

41' 9"ft

Production: 2006 - 2008

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

320 Sundancer (Gen 1)

35' 6"ft

Production: 2002 - 2007

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

300 Sundancer (Gen 4)

33' 4"ft

Production: 2002 - 2007

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

680 Sun Sport

70' 5"ft

Production: 2000 - 2006

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

550 Sedan Bridge (Gen 2)

58' 7"ft

Production: 2004 - 2006

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

360 Sundancer

39'ft

Production: 2002 - 2006

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

600 Sun Sport

60' 10"ft

Production: 2003 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

500 Sundancer (Gen 3)

53' 4"ft

Production: 2003 - 2005

Generations: 5

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Sport Yacht Range  

460 Sundancer (Gen 2)

51' 4"ft

Production: 2001 - 2005

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

480 Motoryacht

50'ft

Production: 2002 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

500 Sedan Bridge (Gen 2)

49' 3"ft

Production: 2004 - 2005

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

420 Sedan Bridge

45' 5"ft

Production: 2004 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

420 Sundancer (Gen 2)

45'ft

Production: 2003 - 2005

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

390 Motoryacht

41' 9"ft

Production: 2003 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

390 Sundancer (Gen 1)

41'ft

Production: 2004 - 2005

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

560 Sedan Bridge

59' 10"ft

Production: 1999 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

550 Sundancer

57' 8"ft

Production: 2002 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Express Bridge

51' 4"ft

Production: 1998 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

480 Sedan Bridge

51' 2"ft

Production: 1998 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

400 Sedan Bridge

44'ft

Production: 1996 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

380 Sundancer (Gen 1)

42'ft

Production: 1999 - 2004

Generations: 2

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510 Sundancer (Gen 1)

55'ft

Production: 1999 - 2003

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

540 Cockpit Motoryacht

54'ft

Production: 2001 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

410 Sundancer (Gen 1)

45' 6"ft

Production: 2000 - 2003

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

410 Express Cruiser

45' 6"ft

Production: 1999 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

340 Amberjack

38'ft

Production: 2001 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

580 Super Sun Sport

60' 10"ft

Production: 1997 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

420 Aft Cabin

45' 5"ft

Production: 1997 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

340 Sundancer (Gen 2)

37' 6"ft

Production: 1999 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

310 Sundancer (Gen 1)

33' 10"ft

Production: 1998 - 2002

Generations: 4

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Yacht Range  

630 Super Sun Sport

64' 6"ft

Production: 1991 - 2001

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

540 Sundancer (Gen 1)

57' 8"ft

Production: 1997 - 2001

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

380 Aft Cabin (Gen 2)

41' 3"ft

Production: 2000 - 2001

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

460 Sundancer (Gen 1)

48' 7"ft

Production: 1999 - 2000

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

370 Express Cruiser (Gen 2)

39' 4"ft

Production: 1997 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

500 Sundancer (Gen 2)

52' 9"ft

Production: 1994 - 1999

Generations: 5

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Sport Yacht Range  

450 Sundancer (Gen 1)

48' 1"ft

Production: 1995 - 1999

Generations: 4

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Sport Yacht Range  

400 Sundancer (Gen 1)

44' 4"ft

Production: 1997 - 1999

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

370 Aft Cabin

38' 2"ft

Production: 1997 - 1999

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

370 Sundancer (Gen 1)

37' 6"ft

Production: 1992 - 1999

Generations: 3

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Yacht Range  

550 Sedan Bridge (Gen 1)

57' 10"ft

Production: 1992 - 1998

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

440 Express Bridge

47' 1"ft

Production: 1994 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

400 Express Cruiser

43'ft

Production: 1992 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

330 Sundancer (Gen 1)

35' 10"ft

Production: 1992 - 1998

Generations: 3

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Sport Yacht Range  

370 Sedan Bridge

40' 10"ft

Production: 1991 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

380 Sun Sport

38' 5"ft

Production: 1991 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Sport Cruiser Range  

300 Sundancer (Gen 3)

33' 1"ft

Production: 1994 - 1997

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

500 Sedan Bridge (Gen 1)

55' 4"ft

Production: 1989 - 1996

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

44 Sundancer (Gen 1)

47' 1"ft

Production: 1992 - 1995

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

500 Sundancer (Gen 1)

52' 9"ft

Production: 1992 - 1993

Generations: 5

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Sport Yacht Range  

420 Sundancer (Gen 1)

47' 1"ft

Production: 1989 - 1991

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

380 Aft Cabin (Gen 1)

42' 7"ft

Production: 1989 - 1991

Generations: 2

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Sport Cruiser Range  

350 Sundancer (Gen 1)

39' 5"ft

Production: 1990 - 1991

Generations: 3

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