1999 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer Diligence
|San Diego, CA
$234,000
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
Disclaimer
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The Listed by Infinity Yacht SalesTHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH INFINITY YACHT SALES 18314029069 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY SOUTH JERSEY YACHT SALES - CCM. South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
MANUFACTURER: Sea Ray
BOAT TYPE: Motor Yachts
MODEL: 500 Sundancer
HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass
YEAR: 1999
CATEGORY: Power
BEAM: 15 ft
LENGTH: 50 / 15.24 m
DRY WEIGHT: N/A
ENGINE 1
MAKE: Caterpillar 3176TA
MODEL: Caterpillar 3176TA
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 582 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 1050
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: V
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR: 1998
ENGINE 2
MAKE: Caterpillar 3176TA
MODEL: Caterpillar 3176TA
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 582 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 1050
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: V
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR: 1998
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 550 gallons
FUEL TANK COUNT: 1
WATER TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallons
WATER TANK COUNT: 1
HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 68 gallons
HOLDING TANK COUNT: 1
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.
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.