Sea Ray 190 Sundeck Specs and Review [Video]

Sea Ray marketed the 190 Sundeck from 1999 through 2002 as the smallest member of the deservedly popular Sundeck family. This 19-foot runabout could be opted with either outboard or sterndrive engine packages.

In this review, we’ll discuss this model and her factory specifications.

Sea Ray 190 Sundeck Review

Hull and Top Deck

As introduced in 1999, the 190 Sundeck (190 SD) instantly became popular in the marketplace, and with good reason.

Thanks to her small dimensions this runabout was very easy to tow, store, and launch.

Just like any other Sundeck, the 190 also enjoyed a unique “mixed-breed” architecture, blending a V-shaped bowrider hull with a deck boat interior.

She measured in at an overall length of 19 feet with a beam of 8 feet 4 inches.

Fitted with the standard engine, the claimed dry weight of the outboard variant was 2,700 pounds while the sterndrive version weighed 3,200 pounds.

Figuring the weight of 40 gallons of fuel, 10 gallons of water, some basic gear, and a single-axle trailer, you could expect the gross trailering weight to be in the ballpark of 3,500-4,000 pounds.

Designed for 8 people, the interior of the boat felt much bigger than it actually was.

Fitted with two cushioned loungers, the large bow area offered plenty of space, along with cup holders, speakers, grab handles, and a picnic table mount.

The bow peak housed a sizeable anchor locker with a stainless-steel reboarding ladder, while the bow steps offered easy access to the boat.

Walking through the curved, tinted windshield you entered a surprisingly spacious cockpit.

Covered with high-quality upholstery, the port L-shaped lounge seat provided an abundance of seating.

At the helm, you had a swivel bucket seat with a flip-up bolster, a cup holder, storage, and an informative dashboard.

The latter had a luxurious design with a compass, 12V outlet, illuminated waterproof switch panel, stereo remote, and a variety of chrome bezeled gauges.

Just like the chrome sports steering wheel, the dash was also fitted with lusurious wood grained inserts.

Besides a spacious interior and high-leveled equipment, another key advantage of the 190 was her great capacities.

The deck not only provided storage under most of the seating, but also came standard with a floor ski/kneeboard locker, and side panel storage.

The port console locker was too small for a head, but it could accommodate the optional dinette table and plenty of gear.

Its door doubled as a bow block off gate, which provided excellent wind protection.

On the opposite side, the helm console storage housed the radio, which came as part of the premium audio system.

The boat also enjoyed a one-piece fiberglass cockpit liner with standard snap-in carpet.

There’s no question that the biggest drawbacks of the boat were a fairly small swim platform and the lack of a sun pad.

In return, the forward lounge was converted into a sunbathing area with the optional bow filler cushion.

The stern architecture of both the sterndrive and outboard models was based on the same integrated swim platform with a retractable swim ladder.

Sure, the latter was much less practical due to the disruptive outboard motor.

A Sea-Ray exclusive Sunbrella Bimini top, walk-thru transom, built-in insulated ice chest, transom rail, trash receptacle, grab handles, cockpit lighting, and navigation lights all came standard.

Optional features included the aforementioned bow filler cushion, dinette table, compass, CD player with amplifier, ski tow pylon, battery on/off switch, canvas package, and a transom shower with a pressure water system.

Engines and Performance

As a rule of thumb, the 190 Sundeck could be opted for either a Mercury outboard or a 4-stroke MerCruiser sterndrive engine.

Regarding outboards, the standard power option delivered 115hp, which could be opted for 135, or 150hp.

In contrast, the sterndrive variant came standard with a carbureted 4.3L (210hp) in the early years, but was phased out by its carbureted 5.0L (220hp) variant.

Enjoying an electronic fuel injection system, the 4.3L EFI and 5.0L EFI were also available as options.

These advanced power mills delivered 220 and 240/260hp, respectively.

Fitted with the most powerful engine option, the 190 Sundeck cruised in the low 30s and topped out in the mid-40s.

Thanks to its great power and well-designed hull, the 190 Sundeck could tow a wakeboarder or water toys without any issues.

Specifications

The factory specifications of the 1999-2002 Sundeck 190 were as follows:

Overall Length	19’ 0”
Overall Length w/Extended Swim Platform	20’ 10”
Beam	8’ 4”
Height – Keel to Top of Windshield	5’ 8”
Height – Waterline to Top of Windshield	4’ 1”
Draft (stern drive down)	35”
Draft (stern drive up)	20”
Dead Rise	20°
Dry Weight (OB model)	2,700 lb.
Dry Weight (I/O model)	3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity	40 gal.
Usable Fuel Capacity	38 gal.
Max Persons/Weight	8/1100 lb.
MWC – Max Weight (Persons/Gear)	1200 lb.

 

Sterndrive Engine Options

Engine Option (MerCruiser)	4.3L	4.3L EFI	5.0L	5.0L EFI
Carburetion	Carbureted	Fuel Injected	Carbureted	Fuel Injected
HP	210hp	220hp	220hp	240/260hp
Displacement	4.3L / 262 cid.	4.3L / 262 cid.	5.0L / 305 cid.	5.0L / 305 cid.
Cylinders	V6	V6	V8	V8
Drive	Alpha I	Alpha I	Alpha I	Alpha I

OB Engine Options

Engine Option (MerCruiser)	Mercury 115	Mercury 135	Mercury 135 Opti Max	150XL Mercury	150 Mercury Opti Max
Carburetion	Carbureted	Carbureted	Fuel Injected	Carbureted	Fuel Injected
HP	115hp	135hp	135hp	150hp	150hp
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6	V6

Disclaimer: Specifications in this post are for informational purposes only. For further information, please refer to the operator’s manual.

Takeaways

Manufactured around a Millennium, the 190 Sundeck was the most affordable Sea Ray Sundeck runabout.

Thanks to her small dimensions, moderate weight, and attractive price tag, the 190 instantly became popular among buyers.

She was easy to transport and could be stored in a smaller garage.

Her design combined the performance of a deep-V bowrider hull with the comfort and amenities of a deck boat.

This unique architecture created its own class and made the Sundeck series very popular.

In the early years, the 190 was offered with both outboard and sterndrive engine configurations, but after the Millennium the latter became more prevalent.

After 4 years of production, the 190 was phased out by the 200 Sundeck in 2003.

But due to her durability and reliability, the former is still popular on the used market.

If you are looking for a used Sea Ray 190 Sundeck for sale, be prepared to pay about $10,000-$15,000 depending on the age, condition, and engine package.

Besides this model, you may want to consider the aforementioned 200 Sundeck, or some bowrider alternatives like a Sea Ray 195 Sport, or the much more modern 190 Sport.