Sea Ray Sundancer 370
Walking down the dock of a marina, your eyes can’t help but linger on the craft that perches proudly on the water with its sweeping, sensuous lines, a shape that’s been wowing the boating world since 1959. It’s a Sea Ray.
Founded by C.N. “Connie” Ray, Sea Ray popularized the cruiser type of boat, swimming with amenities. Over the years, Sea Rays got larger (especially on the inside), eventually ending up with more space below deck than topside. Now, the redesigned Sundancer 370, two years in the making, is meant to lead the way as the company changes its look. The American-made, 37-foot boat is sleeker than previous versions, with ample outside space and more advanced technology. Where once was a covered bow, the front of the new model is dug out (like a hot tub) and filled with seating space. The boat’s stern has an even larger seating area, with a wraparound bench, and the cockpit has a wet bar and flameless grill. Cup holders are everywhere. (A refrigerator and teak tables are other available options.) Below deck, the cabin can sleep four and there’s also a head with a shower.
The boat is powered by a trio of 300 horsepower Mercury outboards (you can twin V12s with 600 horsepower apiece). In addition to the throttle, there’s a snazzy joystick, allowing the captain to make precise close-quarter moves. A system allows the boat to stay in place without an anchor, the outboards moving independently of one another to make adjustments and fight current and wind. Today, the 370 is one of the biggest Sea Rays, as the company stopped making boats longer than 40 feet in 2018. Parent company Brunswick Corp. also owns the Boston Whaler brand along with Mercury outboards. The 370 begins at $780,000, and fully loaded models can retail for just over $1 million. It’s available with a host of customizations.
