Sea Ray 500 Sundancer Diligence

1999 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer – Extensive Recent Upgrades – Freshly Waxed — Turn-Key Cruiser

This beautifully maintained 1999 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer is an exceptional example of Sea Ray’s most iconic express cruiser. Known for its wide beam, spacious cockpit, and true two-stateroom/two-head layout, this 500DA offers the comfort of a motoryacht with the sporty feel of an express.

This vessel stands out from the market thanks to major recent investment in both cosmetics and critical mechanical systems, including new canvas and isinglass, new exterior upholstery, new interior flooring, upgraded Northern Lights 8kw generator, and significant engine cooling system service (aftercoolers and heat exchangers). Her recent exterior/ interior enhancements, make her an excellent option for buyers looking for a well-kept, ready-to-cruise, ready-to-play boat for summer.

If you’re searching for a clean Sundancer 500 with meaningful upgrades already completed, this is one you’ll want to see.

Highlights

- Classic Sea Ray 500 Sundancer express cruiser with one of a kind upgrades

- Spacious 2 stateroom / 2 head layout

- Huge cockpit for entertaining

- Major mechanical upgrades completed

- Big-ticket cosmetic improvements already done

Additional Information

Recent Upgrades & Improvements

Owner has invested heavily in key upgrades, including:

- Bottom paint + swim platform removal + additional work (Jan 2022) – $19,500

- New canvas + isinglass enclosure (Jun 2022) – $12,450

- Lighted boat name sign (Aug 2024) — $7,000

- New exterior upholstery (2024/2025) – $8,000

- New interior flooring (Jan 2025) – $4,700

- Engine service: replaced aftercoolers, heat exchangers, tubing (Jul 2025) – $25,700

- Northern Lights 8kw Generator (Feb 2026) $15,000

- Hull and topside wax — $2000 (April 2026)

- The previous owner also spared no expense in upgrades. With the hull painted a stunning blue and marble counter tops in the gallery, this vessel is truly unique.

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Summary

A classic, highly desirable Sea Ray 500DA with a strong upgrade list in the areas that matter most — canvas, upholstery, interior finishes, bottom paint, and major engine cooling components. This is the kind of boat where the expensive work is already done, allowing the next owner to simply enjoy.