Aiko Boat | 46' Sea Ray 2008
2008 Sea Ray Sundancer 44 Diesel | USVI | Turnkey Cruiser | Bonus Depreciation Opportunity
Turnkey Caribbean Cruiser | Diesel | USVI
Overview
AIKO is a well-maintained 2008 Sea Ray Sundancer 44 located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is a proven express cruiser platform with strong diesel performance, spacious layout, and solid build quality.
Surveyed in March 2025 and rated “Average Condition”, she is considered fit for intended use and ready for near-coastal cruising .
This is a clean, honest boat priced in line with real market data.
Key Specs
Make/Model: Sea Ray Sundancer 44
Year: 2008
LOA: 45 ft
Beam: 14 ft
Draft: 3 ft 4 in
Hull: Fiberglass Deep V
Weight: 22,500 lbs
Power & Mechanical
Engines: Twin Cummins Diesel (500 HP each)
Engine Hours: ~3,680 hrs
Drive: V-Drive
Generator: Onan Diesel (~6,500 hrs)
Fuel Capacity: 335 gallons
Strong diesel package. Well-known for reliability and efficiency in this size class.
Interior & Layout
Spacious salon with convertible seating
Full galley with:
Refrigerator and freezer
Microwave
Electric stove and oven
Forward stateroom
Enclosed head with shower
Air conditioning throughout
Designed for comfort on extended trips or liveaboard use.
Electronics & Equipment
Raymarine chartplotters
Raymarine radar
Autopilot
Icom VHF
Clarion stereo system
Hydraulic swim platform / tender lift
Valuation Insight
BUC Retail Range: $264,000 – $290,500
Adjusted Market Value: $260,500 – $286,000
Survey Fair Market Value: $275,800
Listing at $189K positions this as a strong value buy.
Bonus Depreciation Angle
Yes, you can position this for bonus depreciation. Here is how:
To qualify, buyer must:
Place vessel into active business use
Use for charter, tours, or income generation
Demonstrate profit intent and actual operations
Use vessel >50% for business purposes
Confirm with your own tax attorney or accountant.
What helps:
USVI charter market demand
Diesel efficiency lowers operating cost
44 ft size fits day charter and term charter models
Position it as:
Turnkey charter-ready platform
Strong depreciation candidate for business buyers
Do not guarantee tax outcomes. Always direct buyer to CPA.
Location
Westin / St. John, USVI
Easy access to BVI and USVI cruising grounds
Summary
This is a properly priced diesel Sundancer with:
Proven platform
Strong survey value
Income potential upside
Clean deal. No fluff.
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Harbor Shoppers.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the
accuracy
of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is
offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice.
She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to
convey
direct representation of a specific yacht
for sale.