2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer

$399,000

Used

Boat in Charleston, SC 29401 US

builtBuilt in 2013
Year the boat was built
model

470 Sundancer

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Cummins)

Engine type and count
length

47.3 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
47.25ft
Length Overall
47ft
Beam
14ft
Max Draft
4ft
Deadrise At Transom
19deg
Dry Weight
28500lb
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
100gal
Fuel Tanks
350gal
Holding Tanks
42gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
QSC 550 Diesel
Total Power
480hp
Engine Hours
260
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2013
Drive Type
pod
Engine 2
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
QSC 550 Diesel
Total Power
480hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2013
Drive Type
pod
Depthsounder
Radar
Tv Set
Vcr
Plotter
Dvd Player
Autopilot
Compass
Cd Player
Gps
Vhf
Flat Screen Tv
Manufacturer Provided Description

Discover purpose-engineered versatility and performance in the 470 Sundancer, from the hardtop with two retractable sunroofs, to the wet bar with icemaker and available entertainment amenities, to the sun pad with adjustable "sun gate" backrest. Interior elegance comes in the form of two staterooms and two heads with new interior fabrics and finishes.

Key Features

  • Cockpit wet bar with sink and faucet, solid-surface countertop, stainless-steel handrail, trash receptacle, and storage cabinet.
  • Companion bench with molded fiberglass storage.
  • Custom euro-style helm seat with flip-up, thigh-rise bolster, armrests, and heavy-duty pedestal with slide, swivel and pneumatic vertical adjustment, and fiberglass seat shell.
  • Electrically actuated engine hatch.
  • Fiberglass hardtop with full enclosure
  • Innerspring mattress standard in master stateroom.
  • Standard generator with sound shield.
  • Optional Zeus® propulsion with helm joystick & Skyhook® station keeper
  • Sirius® satellite receiver with antenna (N/A outside N. America)
  • Sony® Stereo and CD with iPod® Connector.
  • Large extended swim platform with heavy-duty stainless-steel swim ladder.
Air Conditioning / Heating
  • Custom Integral Vent Systems
  • Zone-Controlled Reverse-Cycle System
Cabin Features
  • Blinds, Silver Alloy
  • Carbon Monoxide Monitors
  • Carpet - Marine Grade
  • Carpet Runners, Interior
  • Lighting, 12V
  • Lighting, 12V Indirect
  • Lighting, Overhead
  • Outlet & Switch Plates
  • Outlet, 120V GFI Protected
  • Outlet, Phone
  • Outlets, 120V
  • Outlets, 120V GFI Protected
  • Outlets, 12V Accessory
  • Pillows, Accent
  • Steps, Entryway - Teak w/Stainless-Steel Handrail
  • Wood Interior Finish - Cherry, Walnut or Rift Oak
Canvas (Sunbrella)
  • Aft Curtain
  • Canvas Colors - Blue, Black or Taupe
Cockpit Features
  • Beverage Holders (10)
  • Carpet Liner, Snap-In - Cockpit
  • Door, Transom
  • Floor Liner, Fiberglass
  • Handrails, 316 Stainless Steel
  • Hardtop, Fiberglass
  • Hatch, Engine Room
  • Icemaker, 120V
  • Lighting, Indirect 12V
  • Outlet, 120V GFI Protected
  • Outlet, 12V Accessory
  • Rod Holders (2)
  • Seating, Double-Wide Helm
  • Seating, Lounger: Portside
  • Seating, U-Shaped
  • Ship's Bell
  • Steps, Boarding
  • Stereo
  • Storage, Side Panel - Portside
  • Table, Cockpit
  • Wet Bar
Control Station
  • Alarms, High-Water: Bilge & Cabin
  • Battery Parallel Switch: Engines
  • Compass, Dash
  • Dash, Gel Coated
  • Halon System Remote Indicator
  • Horn, Air (Concealed)
  • Instrument Panel: High-Gloss
  • Power Steering, Hydraulic w/Wood Accent Isotta Tilt Wheel
  • SmartCraft Diagnostics
  • Instrumentation, Custom Sea Ray, SmartCraft w/Low Glare Blue Night, Lighting & Chrome Bezels
  • Fuel Level (2)
  • Tachometers (2)
  • SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
  • SmartCraft VesselView Display
  • Switch Panel: High Gloss (Backlit)
  • Switches, Illuminated
Electrical Systems
  • Battery Charger/Converter 120V/60 Amp/12V
  • Battery Switches, 2-Way Solenoid Activated
  • Cable TV System
  • Panel DC Circuit Breaker - Remote
  • Panel, DC Main Breaker
  • Panel, Main Distribution - AC
  • Panel, Main Distribution - DC
  • Shore Power, CableMaster
  • Transformer, Shore Power
  • Wiring, Color-Coded
Electronics
  • Electronics Circuit, 12V/50 Amp
  • VHF Radio
  • Dual Multi-function Raymarine GPS
Engine Room
  • Bilge Pumps, 12V
  • Bilge Pumps, 12V (2)
  • Blowers, 12V Bilge (2)
  • Exhaust, Underwater
  • Fire Suppression system - FM200 - Automatic
  • Gel-Coated Engine Room
  • Ladder, Stainless Steel
  • Lighting, 12V
  • Oil Changer System
Forward Head - Port
  • Bathroom Tissue Holder
  • Door, Privacy
  • Flooring, Tile
  • Handrails
  • Head, VacuFlush®
  • Power Vent, 12V
  • Robe Hook
  • Storage, Gunwale Cabinet
  • Storage, Medicine Cabinet
  • Towels - Sea Ray
  • Vanity
Forward Shower - Starboard
  • Door, Privacy
  • Flooring, Tile
  • Handrails: Stainless Steel
  • Robe Hook
  • Shower: w/Seat & Adjustable Wand
  • Towel Bars
Forward Stateroom
  • Bed, Full-Size Island-Style
  • Door, Privacy
  • Flooring, Wood
  • Hanging Lockers (2)
  • Lighting, Task
  • Speakers (2)
  • Storage Drawers, (2) Under Bed
  • Storage, Gunwale Cabinets
  • Storage, In-Floor
  • TV, Flatscreen LCD HDTV
Fuel System
  • Fuel Filters
  • Fuel Lines (USCG - Type A-1)
  • Fuel Tanks, Aluminum
Galley
  • Coffeemaker, 120V
  • Countertop, Solid-Surface
  • Microwave/Convection Oven
  • Power Vent, 12V: w/Stainless Steel Grill
  • Refrigerator/Freezer: w/Stainless-Steel Front - Dual Voltage
  • Storage, Drawers
  • Storage, Upper & Lower
  • Stove, Two-Burner (Recessed)
  • Trash Receptacle
Generator
  • 11.5 kW Onan Diesel (120/240V/60 Cycle), Sound Shield Remote Start w/Muffler, Freshwater Cooling, Fuel Filter w/Crossover Fuel, Seacock & Seawater Strainer
Hull & Deck Features
  • Bottom Paint - (white hulls only)
  • Bow Rail
  • Cleats, Custom Sea Ray (8) Thru-Bolted Stainless Steel
  • Deck Fill Plates
  • Deck Rails
  • Drain Plug, Brass-Threaded - Garboard
  • Gel Coat, Arctic White
  • Graphics, Striping
  • Graphics, Transom Numerator
  • Handrails, 316 Stainless Steel
  • Hull Windows, Custom Molded-In
  • Lights, Navigation: Stern & Transom
  • Resin, High-Performance Vinylester
  • Rub Rail, PVC w/Stainless Steel Insert
  • Skylights, Flush Mount: w/Retractable Sunshades (2)
  • Storage, Transom
  • Stringer System, Fiberglass
  • Sun Pad
  • Swim Platform, Concealed
  • Thru-Hull Fittings Stainless Steel
  • Toe Rail: Molded Fiberglass - Deck
  • Vent System, Engine Room
  • Windshield Washer System
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Windshield, Tempered/Tinted Curved Glass
Mid-Stateroom
  • Bed, Twin (2) Mattresses
  • Door, Privacy
  • Lighting, 12V Task
  • Storage, Hanging Locker
  • Storage, Under Bed
Mid-Stateroom Head/Shower
  • Curtain, Shower
  • Door, Privacy: Access from Mid-Stateroom
  • Handrail, Stainless Steel
  • Head, VacuFlush®
  • Robe Hook
  • Shower: w/Seat and Adjustable Shower Wand
  • Storage, Medicine Cabinet: Mirrored
  • Towel Ring
  • Towels - Sea Ray
  • Vanity
Propulsion
  • TWIN 2013 Cummins QSB6.7550HOI (Engine 1) Engine Type: Inboard Fuel Type:Diesel :480 hp Drive Type:Pod Drive Propeller Type:4 blade Propeller Material:BronzeDuoprop:    
Salon
  • Entertainment Center
  • Gaming System Port
  • iPod Interface w/Docking Station
  • MP3 Port w/12V Outlet
  • Stereo, Sony 12V AM/FM Single CD, Sirius Satellite Receiver w/Antenna, 6-Disc CD Changer, Amplifier, Speakers (2) & Auxiliary Input Jack w/Speaker Selector
  • TV, 26" Flatscreen LCD HDTV (120V), Drop-Down w/DVD Player & Remote
  • Mirror, Wall Accent
  • Seating, L-Shaped Sofa
  • Storage Locker, Under Entry Steps
  • Storage, Gunwale Cabinets
  • Table, Dinette
Underwater Gear
  • V-Drive Inboards:
  • Zeus Drives (Opt)
Waste Systems
  • Head System, VacuFlush
  • Holding Tank
  • Holding Tank Level Indicators
  • Sump Box
Water System
  • Freshwater Washdown Spigots: Transom & Engine Room
  • Manifold System
  • Pressure Water System
  • Shower, Cockpit
  • Water Heater, (11 Gallon) : 220V
  • Water Inlet, Dockside
Windlass System
  • Anchor Chute: Stainless Steel
  • Anchor Rope/Chain Storage: w/Gas-Assisted Hatches (2)
  • Anchor Washdown Spigot
  • Anchor, Galvanized
  • Windlass, Rope/Chain: w/Foot Switches
A brief statement:

Not all accessories shown or described herein are standard equipment or even available as options. Some features and options may not be available when a boat is built for outside North America and/or has CE Certification. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Not all model-year boats may contain all the features or meet the specifications described herein. Confirm availability of all accessories and equipment with an authorized Sea Ray dealer prior to purchase.

Disclaimer

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
6/28/25Initial price$399,000

Contact Charleston Yacht Sales

3 Lockwood Drive, Suite #202, Charleston, SC, 29401

Boattest.com Review

Boat Test Review on BoatTest.com

Overview

The Sea Ray 470 Sundancer is a 47-foot express cruiser that exemplifies high standards in fit and finish. Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines paired with Zeus pod drives, this model offers a blend of luxury, performance, and advanced technology. The vessel features a thoughtfully designed layout that caters to both comfort and operational efficiency.

Exterior Design and Deck Layout

Boarding the 470 Sundancer is facilitated by a full-beam swim platform extending five feet from the transom, leading into a spacious aft cockpit with L-shaped seating, ideal for socializing. The vessel's deck provides safe and easy access to the bow, aided by cabin side grab rails and protective side rails that comply with ABYC height standards. Forward on deck, a Lumar windlass is installed with a stainless steel anchor roller, ensuring reliable anchoring operations. The helm area is protected by a large two-piece windshield equipped with pantograph wipers and washers, while an opening side window and sunroof enhance ventilation and onboard comfort.

Mechanical Systems and Helm Station

The 470 Sundancer is powered by twin 473-horsepower Cummins QSB 6.7 diesel engines connected to V-drives, with the test boat outfitted with optional Zeus pod drives featuring joystick control for precise maneuvering. The engine room is accessible via an electric lift hatch at the helm and an additional hatch in the salon, both providing excellent visibility and access to the engines. Fuel filters and bronze sea strainers are conveniently mounted on the aft bulkhead, with electrical panels and an automatic fire extinguisher located at the forward bulkhead. The helm station is well-appointed with a gel-coated dash, dual E-125 widescreen displays including high-definition radar, a leather-trimmed compass panel, and a vessel view display. Controls are logically arranged, featuring electrical switches, a precision pilot control pad, DTS controls, and the Zeus joystick. The helm seat is double-wide with adjustable fore and aft positioning, flip-up bolsters, flip-down armrests, and a footrest.

Performance and Handling

With an overall length of 47 feet 3 inches, a beam of 14 feet, and a draft of 51 inches, the 470 Sundancer delivers strong performance characteristics. During sea trials, the vessel achieved a top speed of 32.1 knots at 3350 RPM, consuming 48.8 gallons per hour and offering a range of approximately 207 nautical miles. The most economical cruise speed was 27.3 knots at 3000 RPM, reducing fuel consumption to 38 gallons per hour and extending range to 226 nautical miles. Notably, fuel efficiency remains consistent across a wide throttle range, allowing operators to prioritize conditions over economy concerns. The boat demonstrates excellent wave penetration, minimal spray on the windshield, and a slight bow-high attitude that enhances ride comfort. Stability is exceptional both at speed and slow cruising, providing a comfortable experience even in windy conditions. Maneuverability is enhanced by responsive helm control and intuitive joystick operation, enabling precise docking and tight turns, including a 360-degree turn in 17 seconds covering roughly two boat lengths. Trim tabs perform reliably on automatic mode, simplifying control.

Conclusion

The Sea Ray 470 Sundancer impresses with its combination of luxurious fit and finish, thoughtful design, and confident handling characteristics. Its spacious and well-equipped deck and helm areas, coupled with powerful and efficient propulsion, make it a versatile cruiser suitable for extended voyages and comfortable socializing. The ease of maneuvering and stable ride quality further enhance its appeal, making it a compelling choice for boaters seeking both performance and refinement.

Overview from around the web 2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer

Customers praise the 2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer for its spacious and luxurious interior, making it ideal for extended cruising and entertaining

Many highlight the vessel’s impressive performance and smooth handling, noting that it delivers power and stability on the water. The well-designed cockpit and helm area receive positive remarks for comfort and functionality, while the high-quality craftsmanship throughout the boat is frequently appreciated. Owners also value the ample storage space and modern amenities that enhance the overall boating experience. Overall, the 2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer is regarded as a reliable and stylish cruiser that combines comfort, performance, and elegance.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer is a popular luxury sport cruiser known for its blend of performance, comfort, and style. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:

Pros

Spacious and Luxurious Interior: The 470 Sundancer features a well-designed cabin with high-quality finishes, offering comfortable sleeping accommodations for multiple guests, a full galley, and a stylish salon area.

Powerful Performance: Equipped with twin engines, it delivers strong performance and smooth handling, making it suitable for both coastal cruising and longer trips.

Ample Outdoor Space: The cockpit and aft deck provide plenty of seating and lounging areas, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors.

Modern Amenities: Includes updated electronics, air conditioning, generator, and entertainment systems that enhance onboard comfort and convenience.

Good Storage: Thoughtful storage solutions throughout the boat help keep the living areas tidy and organized.

Cons

Fuel Consumption: Like many boats in its class and size, the 470 Sundancer can be relatively fuel-hungry, especially at higher speeds.

Maintenance Costs: As a luxury cruiser with multiple systems, maintenance and upkeep can be more expensive compared to smaller or simpler boats.

Size Limitations: While spacious, it may not offer as much room or headroom as larger yachts, which could be a consideration for extended liveaboard use.

Draft: The draft may limit access to some shallow waters or smaller marinas.

Weight: The boat’s weight can affect maneuverability in tight spaces, requiring a skilled operator when docking or navigating congested areas.

Made For

The 2013 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer is perfect for boating enthusiasts who seek a luxurious and spacious cruiser designed for comfort and performance. Ideal for families, couples, or groups looking to enjoy extended weekend getaways or coastal cruising, this model offers ample living space, modern amenities, and reliable power. It’s well-suited for those who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship, elegant style, and versatility on the water. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a peaceful retreat, the 470 Sundancer provides the perfect blend of comfort and functionality.

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