1997 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer - CAT Diesels - Exceptionally Clean & Well Maintained!
An exceptionally clean, diesel-powered Sea Ray 400 Sundancer that has been cared for, updated and maintained by a long-term owner.
This 1997 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer is the kind of boat that reminds you why the classic Sundancers remain so popular. She combines a substantial offshore-capable hull, dependable Caterpillar diesel power, an enormous cockpit and swim platform, and a comfortable interior that can genuinely become your family's home on the water.
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3116 diesels with approximately 1,100 hours, and supported by a 6.5 kW Westerbeke generator with approximately 540 hours, she offers a desirable mechanical package for anyone looking for a serious family cruiser.
Just as importantly, her condition speaks for itself.
The fiberglass, stainless, cockpit, upholstery and overall presentation are remarkably clean for a 1997 vessel. The original cockpit upholstery remains in impressive condition, while significant recent updates-including new Sunbrella canvas, Strataglass, cockpit carpeting and Simrad GPS/radar in 2025-give her a fresh, well-kept appearance.
YOUR FAMILY'S HOME ON THE WATER
The 400 Sundancer is an outstanding platform for making memories on the water.
Cruise to your favorite anchorage, drop the hook, open up the cockpit and let the kids swim off the oversized platform. Have lunch aboard, relax for the afternoon and stay through sunset.
And when the day-boaters head home, you don't have to.
Fire up the Westerbeke, turn on the air conditioning, prepare dinner in the full galley and spend the night aboard.
With two-zone air conditioning and heat, two VacuFlush heads, a separate stall shower, full galley, tremendous cockpit space and comfortable overnight accommodations, this Sea Ray has everything needed for weekends and extended time aboard.
Whether you're cruising Long Island Sound, spending weekends at Block Island, entertaining friends at the marina or simply looking for your own waterfront getaway, the 400 Sundancer is exceptionally well suited for the job.
The Caterpillar diesels have benefited from ongoing professional service, including work performed by H.O. Penn.
The maintenance history includes Caterpillar service by H.O. Penn in 2010 and 2015, including new injector seats, along with continued routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
The boat is also equipped with PSS dripless shaft seals and has had the cutlass bearings addressed during ownership.
For buyers shopping older express cruisers, this combination of CAT diesel power, shaft drives, low hours and documented mechanical attention is a major advantage.
RECENT UPGRADES
A significant number of improvements have been made in recent years:
- New Simrad GPS/chartplotter & radar - 2025
- New Sunbrella canvas - 2025
- New Strataglass enclosure - 2025
- New cockpit carpeting - 2025
- New anchor - 2024
- New port water pump - 2024
- New compass - 2022
- New cockpit ice maker - 2021.
Highlights include:
- Caterpillar service performed by H.O. Penn
- Injector seats replaced
- Engine and generator oil service - August 2024
- Impellers replaced - May 2025
- Fuel filters serviced - 2024 and 2025
- Port water pump replaced - 2024
- PSS dripless shaft seals
- Cutlass bearings serviced/replaced during ownership
- Heat exchangers routinely treated with Barnacle Buster
- Bottom professionally cleaned by a diver approximately once per month
- Zincs replaced in 2026
- Group 8D batteries replaced in 2021 and 2022
- Group 24 battery replaced in 2024
If you're looking for a boat where the whole family can spend the day, the weekend or much of the summer, this Sea Ray delivers tremendous value.
Cruise her. Anchor out. Swim. Entertain. Spend the night. Wake up on the water and do it all over again.
This is more than a 40-foot cruiser.
It's your family's summer home on the water.