Sea Ray Yachts 340 Sundancer

Sea Ray got it right back in 1984 with the introduction of the 340 Sundancer, a roomy mid-cabin cruiser with sleeping space for three couples and a smooth-riding deep-V hull. The Sundancer was considered a big boat in her day, and her blend of big-boat accommodations and an affordable price struck a responsive chord with the boating public. Three floorplans were offered during her production years, all with a private aft cabin and a forward stateroom open to the main cabin. The original layout was arranged with the dinette to starboard and a small galley and settee to port. In 1986 Sea Ray came out with a more functional interior featuring a big U-shaped galley as well as an enlarged dinette. Finally, in 1988 the island berth in the bow stateroom was replaced with a full-width bed and (optional) built-in entertainment center. In the cockpit, elevated helm and companion seats are to starboard, and a removable bench seat at the transom holds four adults. Removable hatches in the aft cockpit sole provide good access to the motors. Standard 340hp MerCruiser V-drive gas inboards cruise the Sundancer in the low 20s (about 30 knots top). Note the modest 172-gallon fuel capacity.