Description
This 2008 Sea Ray 480 Sundancer stands as a true example of pride of ownership and meticulous care. Beautifully maintained and exceptionally updated, she presents far above her age and is ready to impress the most discerning buyer.
Powered by reliable Cummins 540 HP diesel engines, this yacht combines luxury, performance, and comfort in one of Sea Ray's most popular express cruiser designs.
Recent upgrades and improvements include a completely updated electronics package featuring a new SmartCraft system, providing modern monitoring and enhanced operational confidence at the helm. The cockpit has been refreshed with all-new upholstery installed in 2026, creating a clean, elegant appearance throughout. New cockpit carpeting further enhances the yacht's upscale presentation and comfort underfoot.
A brand-new full cockpit enclosure provides excellent protection from the elements, while custom sun blinds were thoughtfully added to shield the enclosure panels from Florida's intense sunshine, preserving clarity and extending their lifespan.
The spacious hydraulic swim platform makes launching water toys, swimming, and boarding effortless, adding a level of convenience often sought after by experienced yachtsmen.
Inside, the vessel is equally impressive. The immaculate interior reflects exceptional care and features modern Smart TVs, creating a comfortable onboard entertainment experience. A recently upgraded sound system delivers outstanding audio quality throughout the yacht, while blue and white underwater lights provide a stunning evening ambiance both at the dock and underway.
From her gleaming exterior to her beautifully maintained interior, this Sea Ray 480 Sundancer offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey yacht that has been continuously upgraded and cared for without compromise.
Notable Features Include:
- Twin Cummins 540 HP diesel engines
- Updated electronics package
- New SmartCraft vessel monitoring system
- New cockpit upholstery (2026)
- New cockpit carpeting
- New full cockpit enclosure
- Custom sun shades/blinds protecting enclosure panels
- Hydraulic swim platform
- Immaculate interior accommodations
- Smart TVs throughout
- Upgraded premium sound system
- Blue and white underwater lighting
- Exceptionally clean and turnkey condition
A truly outstanding Sea Ray 480 Sundancer that shows like a much newer yacht and is ready for her next owner to enjoy immediately.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $449,900
- Year
- 2008
- Make
- Sea Ray
- Model
- 48 Sundancer
- Builder
- Brunswick
- Designer
- Sea Ray
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Motor Yachts, Sports Cruiser, Express Cruiser
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, FLApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 51.17 ft (15.6 m)
- Nominal Length
- 48 ft (14.6 m)
- Beam
- 14.67 ft (4.47 m)
- Draft
- 4 ft (1.22 m)
- Deadrise
- 19°
- Dry Weight
- 34,250 lb (15,536 kg)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 20.9 kn
- Max Speed
- 26.1 kn
- Range
- 217 nm
- Propeller Cruising Speed
- 2,200 rpm
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 1,080 hp
- Total Hours
- 1,599 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- V
- Engine 1 (Port)
- Cummins VD-Cummins QSC 8.3 V-Drives · 540 hp · 800 hrs · 2008 · Inboard · V · 4 Blade, Bronze
- Engine 2 (Starboard)
- Cummins VD-Cummins QSC 8.3 V-Drives · 540 hp · 799 hrs · 2008 · Inboard · V · 4 Blade, Bronze
Tankage
- Fuel
- 400 gal (1,514 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 110 gal (416 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 60 gal (227 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 2
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Equipment upgrades primarily completed in 2024, with additional maintenance documented in 2026.
1. Anchoring & Docking
- New stainless steel Delta-style anchor.
- 200 feet of stainless steel anchor chain.
- New Lofrans Project 1000 windlass, replacing the original unit of the same model.
- New windlass foot switches.
- Installation of a Quick handheld windlass remote control.
2. Lighting
- Four additional Lumitec underwater lights installed alongside the two original lights, for a total of six.
- All interior incandescent lighting converted to LED.
- New engine-room lighting system installed.
3. Canvas, Camper Enclosure, Covers & Upholstery
- Custom-made camper enclosure with stainless steel framework and tubing.
- Complete replacement of the vessel’s canvas and enclosure panels.
- All covers and protective canvas pieces newly fabricated.
- Complete renewal of cockpit upholstery.
Protective covers for all interior carpeting throughout the vessel.
- All cushions and their covers newly made.
4. Electronics & Navigation
- Comprehensive upgrade of navigation electronics to Raymarine.
- Two Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 multifunction displays installed.
Raymarine i70 multifunction instrument display installed.
- New autopilot.
- New VHF radio.
- FLIR thermal imaging camera added.
5. Audio, Video & Comfort
- Four new Fusion speakers installed in the cockpit.
- Cockpit television replaced.
- Cockpit showers replaced.
6. Electrical, Bilge & Windshield Wipers
- All batteries replaced, including engine and generator batteries.
- All bilge pumps and float switches replaced.
- Windshield wiper systems renewed and upgraded.
7. Sanitation & Air Conditioning
- Vacuum pumps replaced and toilet vacuum system upgraded.
- Three of the four air-conditioning units replaced: forward stateroom, salon and cockpit.
8. Safety & Fire Protection
- Fire extinguishers replaced.
- Fire protection and suppression systems upgraded.
9. Engines & Generator — 2026 Maintenance
- Main engine maintenance completed in October 2026.
- Generator maintenance completed in October 2026.
10. Hull & Underwater Maintenance — March 2026
- Bottom paint (antifouling) applied.
- Anodes replaced.
- ProSpeed coating applied.
- Hull polished and buffed.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.