1997 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer

Overview

This well-maintained 1997 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer represents the pinnacle of luxury, performance, and express cruiser design. Known for its wide 15-foot beam, aggressive styling, and impressive handling, it offers a functional two-stateroom, two-head layout perfect for cruising, entertaining, or extended stays onboard. The interior features a main salon with a convertible circular seat/berth. The accommodations include a midship guest stateroom with port-side over/under bunks, and a luxurious VIP stateroom forward with an ensuite head and vanity area.The expansive cockpit is designed for socializing and seating, featuring wraparound seating and a triple-wide helm seat. The raised helm station provides excellent visibility and houses a complete set of controls and navigation electronics. This vessel benefits from extensive care and maintenance.

Key Features

• Twin CAT 3196 diesel engines with only (748 STBD, 716 PORT) original hours

• Two-stateroom, two-head layout

• Expansive, open cockpit with wraparound seating

• Circular salon sofa with convertible cocktail/dining table

• Well appointed galley with full size appliances

• Westerbeke 11kW Diesel Generator with sound enclosure

• Three-zone Marine Air Conditioning/Heat (31,000 BTU total)

• Swim Platform

• Glendinning Cablemaster

Factory Specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA): 55′ 8″ 

• Beam: 15′ 0″

• Draft: 4′ 0″ to 4′ 2″

• Dry Weight: 34,500 lbs

• Deadrise At Transom: 17 degrees

• Fuel Capacity: 550 gallons (Diesel)

• Fresh Water Capacity: 150 gallons

• Holding Tank Capacity: 68 gallons

• Hull Material: Fiberglass (Deep Vee)

Accommodations:

VIP Stateroom (Forward)

• Queen size bed

• Private ensuite head with separate shower stall and vanity

• Beauty desk with seating and large mirror

• Flatscreen TV

Guest Stateroom (Port side midship)

• Over/under bunks

• Hanging storage and private access to day head/shower

Galley:

• Location: Forward of salon

• Appliances: Full size refrigerator/freezer, three-burner electric range, Microwave/Convection Oven, Coffee Maker

• Abundant storage.

Salon:

• Leather circular sofa (converts to a double berth)

• Convertible cocktail table/ottoman

• Entertainment center with flat-screen TV and sound bar

• Central Vacuum System

• Washer/Dryer combo unit

Engines & Mechanical:

• Engines: Twin CAT 3196 diesel engines (Approx. 660 HP each) – Port Hours: 748 / Starboard Hours: 716

• Generator: Westerbeke 11kW Diesel with sound shield

• Drive: V-Drive Inboards (Direct Drive)

• Climate Control: Three-zone Marine Air/Heat (31,000 BTU)

• Additional: Hydraulic power steering, Engine Oil Change System, Racor fuel filters.

Cockpit & Helm:

• Cockpit: U-shaped wraparound seating, Transom door, Full Isinglass and camper enclosure.

• Helm: Triple-wide bench seat, full instrumentation, new electronics (optional/upgrade).

• Deck: Integral bow pulpit, electric windlass with foot controls, Stainless steel bow rails, Full swim platform with davits for tender launch/retrieval.

This is an exceptionally low-hour example of the legendary Sea Ray 500 Sundancer, an iconic model powered by reliable CAT diesels, offering performance, style, and luxury.