Sea Ray - 500 Sundancer (2012-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 9.7 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 18.0 sec. |
| Test Power | 2 x 525-hp Cummins QSC8.3 |
| Transmission | Zeus |
| Ratio | 1.79 : 1 |
| Props | Z13 / Z13 |
| Load | 2 persons, 5/9 fuel, full water, minimal gear |
| Climate | 76 deg.; 49% humidity; wind: 0-10 mph; seas; 0-3 |
| Length Overall | 51' 0'' 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 14' 8'' 4.47 m |
| Draft | 49'' 124 cm |
| Dry Weight | 40,291 lbs. 18,275 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 gal. 1,514 L |
| Water Capacity | 110 gal. 416 L |
| Bridge Clearance | N/A |
| Deadrise/Transom | 19 deg. |
| Max Headroom | N/A |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 4.62 | 4.01 | 1662 | 1445 | 75 |
| 1000 | 9.0 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 2.25 | 1.96 | 810 | 704 | 75 |
| 1500 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 12.9 | 0.86 | 0.74 | 308 | 268 | 77 |
| 1800 | 12.2 | 10.6 | 24.4 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 180 | 157 | 76 |
| 2000 | 16.1 | 14.0 | 28.7 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 201 | 175 | 79 |
| 2200 | 21.9 | 19.0 | 33.0 | 0.66 | 0.58 | 239 | 208 | 80 |
| 2400 | 25.9 | 22.5 | 36.3 | 0.71 | 0.62 | 257 | 223 | 81 |
| 2600 | 30.1 | 26.1 | 41.2 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 263 | 228 | 81 |
| 2800 | 34.3 | 29.8 | 47.6 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 259 | 225 | 81 |
| 3030 | 39.1 | 34.0 | 59.9 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 235 | 204 | 81 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.