1 Hour FREE Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 50ft Yacht in Miami review
Yacht · 50 ft (15 m) · Miami
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Key specs
- Builder
- Sea Ray
- Model
- Sedan Bridge 500
- Length
- 50 ft (15 m)
- Guests
- 13
Verdict
A capable 50-foot sedan bridge with proven Sea Ray styling, solid cruising performance and good livability. Its main strengths are sheltered helm visibility, three-cabin accommodation and a spacious bridge layout; value depends heavily on condition and refit quality for a 2012 example.
Pros
- +Classic sedan bridge layout with elevated helm and good visibility
- +Three-cabin, two-head accommodation suits family cruising or charter use
- +Strong cruising reputation with dependable diesel power options
- +Spacious bridge and salon for a 50-foot boat
Cons
- −Age makes condition and maintenance history critical
- −Not as fuel-efficient or nimble as smaller express cruisers
- −Cockpit and bridge are social spaces, but not especially large for the size
- −Charter-style use may mean higher wear on interior and systems
The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 500 is a traditional flybridge cruiser with a clean, swept-profile deckhouse and a layout aimed at comfortable family cruising. Its styling is conservative rather than flashy, but the proportions work well for the class and the elevated bridge gives the skipper a good view of the boat and surroundings.
On the water, the model is known for steady offshore manners rather than sporty handling. Published tests of the 500/520 Sedan Bridge family show a planing hull with twin diesel inboards, sensible cruising speed, and predictable behavior at speed. It is better suited to relaxed passagemaking and coastal running than to tight, nimble maneuvering.
Inside, the 50-foot class delivers useful livability: a three-cabin arrangement, two heads, a forward master, and guest space that supports longer weekends or charter operations. The salon and bridge are the main social areas, and the layout is practical for up to 13 guests in a day-use setting, though actual sleeping capacity is more limited.
For value, a 2012 example can be appealing if it has been well maintained, because the model offers genuine yacht features without the cost of a newer premium bridge boat. Buyers should judge it on engine history, electronics, and overall cosmetic condition, since upkeep matters more than age alone in this segment.
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