1992 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer

Twin Detroit Diesels | Approx. 600 Hours | Two Staterooms | Two Heads

This 1992 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer is a big, impressive diesel-powered express cruiser offering the space, comfort, and quality that made Sea Ray’s larger Sundancer models so popular. With a 15-foot beam, massive cockpit, two-stateroom interior, full galley, and twin Detroit diesel power, this is a serious cruising and entertaining platform.

Powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines with approximately 600 hours, this 500 Sundancer offers the torque and dependability you want in a cruiser of this size. The relatively low recorded hours are a major highlight and make this boat especially worth a look for someone searching for a classic diesel-powered Sea Ray.

Whether you’re looking for a Great Lakes cruiser, weekend getaway, entertaining platform, or a boat capable of extended stays aboard, the 500 Sundancer gives you an incredible amount of usable space.

Specifications

• Year: 1992
• Manufacturer: Sea Ray
• Model: 500 Sundancer
• Type: Express Cruiser
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Nominal Length: 50′
• Beam: 15′
• Draft: Approximately 4′
• Dry Weight: Approximately 34,500 lbs.
• Fuel Capacity: Approximately 500 gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity: Approximately 150 gallons
• Holding Tank Capacity: Approximately 68 gallons
• Staterooms: 2
• Heads: 2
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engines: Twin Detroit Diesels
• Engine Hours: Approximately 600

Twin Detroit Diesel Power

One of the biggest selling points of this boat is its twin Detroit Diesel power package. With approximately 600 hours showing, the engines have relatively low recorded hours for diesels of this vintage.

Diesel power is particularly desirable in a cruiser of this size, providing the low-end torque needed to move a substantial 50-foot boat while offering the durability and cruising characteristics Detroit Diesels are known for.

The twin-engine configuration also provides the control and maneuverability expected from a yacht of this size when docking or operating in tight quarters.

Massive Cockpit & Entertaining Space

The cockpit is one of the standout features of the 500 Sundancer. This is a boat designed to comfortably accommodate a large group without everyone feeling crowded.

The elevated helm provides excellent visibility while underway, with generous companion and passenger seating creating a large social area for family and friends.

The wide 15-foot beam really shows itself throughout the cockpit and cabin. There’s substantially more room to move around than you’ll find aboard many smaller express cruisers.

Exterior features and design highlights include:

• Large open cockpit
• Elevated helm station
• Generous passenger seating
• Wide side decks
• Large foredeck
• Stainless-steel bow railing
• Radar arch
• Swim platform
• Large windshield
• Cockpit and exterior storage
• Classic Sea Ray sport-yacht styling

Whether you’re entertaining at the dock, cruising for the day, or spending an entire weekend aboard, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

Helm

The helm provides a commanding view over the bow and plenty of room for instrumentation and navigation equipment.

The elevated driving position makes a noticeable difference when maneuvering a vessel of this size around a marina. Twin-engine controls provide the captain with additional maneuverability when docking.

The large windshield offers excellent forward visibility while providing protection from the elements.

Spacious Salon

Once below deck, you really begin to appreciate how large the 500 Sundancer is.

The 15-foot beam creates an exceptionally spacious interior with a large salon designed for relaxing and entertaining. There’s room for multiple guests to comfortably spend time below without the cabin feeling cramped.

The salon provides a central gathering area between the accommodations and galley, making the boat equally comfortable for a weekend aboard or an extended trip.

Storage is incorporated throughout the interior for provisions, personal belongings, and cruising gear.

Two-Stateroom Layout

The 500 Sundancer features a highly desirable two-stateroom layout, providing private sleeping accommodations for the owner as well as family or guests.

The forward master stateroom provides a dedicated sleeping area with storage and privacy.

A separate guest stateroom provides additional overnight accommodations, making this boat much more practical for families or owners who regularly cruise with friends.

Rather than having everyone sleeping in one open cabin, the 500 Sundancer gives guests dedicated areas and significantly more privacy.

Two Heads

Another major advantage of the 500 Sundancer is its two-head configuration.

Having two separate heads aboard is a huge benefit when entertaining or traveling with multiple guests and makes extended stays considerably more comfortable.

This is one of the features that separates a true yacht-sized cruiser like the 500 Sundancer from smaller express boats.

Full Galley

The onboard galley provides the amenities needed to comfortably spend multiple days aboard.

The large galley area provides plenty of room for meal preparation, storage, and provisions while underway or at the dock.

The 500 Sundancer was designed as a legitimate cruising boat, not simply an oversized day boat, and the galley reflects that.

Approximately 500-Gallon Fuel Capacity

With approximately 500 gallons of diesel fuel capacity, the 500 Sundancer was designed with serious cruising in mind.

Combined with the Detroit diesel power, the substantial fuel capacity allows owners to plan longer trips without constantly worrying about the next fuel stop.

Approximately 150 Gallons of Fresh Water

Approximately 150 gallons of freshwater capacity further adds to the boat’s capability for extended weekends and longer trips.

Between the large water capacity, full galley, two heads, and private sleeping accommodations, this boat is set up to comfortably support multiple people aboard.

Storage & Practicality

For a boat intended to spend days or weeks on the water, storage matters.

The 500 Sundancer offers storage throughout the:

• Cabin
• Staterooms
• Galley
• Salon
• Cockpit
• Deck areas
• Mechanical spaces

There’s plenty of room for lines, fenders, cruising supplies, clothing, food, water toys, and other equipment needed for extended time aboard.

A True Big-Water Cruiser

At approximately 34,500 pounds dry with a 15-foot beam, this is a substantial boat.

The size and weight provide the solid feel expected from a large Sea Ray, making the 500 Sundancer particularly attractive for owners looking to cruise larger bodies of water such as the Great Lakes.

It has the size and accommodations to function as a weekend home on the water while retaining the open cockpit and sporty profile of an express cruiser.

Highlights

• Twin Detroit Diesel engines
• Approximately 600 engine hours
• 50′ Sea Ray Sundancer
• 15′ beam
• Approximately 34,500-lb. dry weight
• Approximately 500-gallon fuel capacity
• Approximately 150-gallon freshwater capacity
• Two private staterooms
• Two heads
• Full galley
• Large salon
• Massive cockpit
• Large foredeck
• Swim platform
• Fiberglass hull
• Excellent entertaining layout
• Great extended-cruising platform

The 1993 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer offers an incredible amount of boat for someone looking to move into a true yacht-sized cruiser. The combination of twin Detroit diesel power, approximately 600 hours, a massive 15-foot beam, two staterooms, two heads, full galley, and enormous cockpit makes this a very versatile boat.

For someone looking for a large diesel cruiser for Great Lakes cruising, extended weekends, entertaining, or simply spending more time aboard, this 500 Sundancer deserves serious consideration.

1992 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer
Twin Detroit Diesels
Approximately 600 Hours
15′ Beam | Two Staterooms | Two Heads