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- Beam: 13' 11''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 3' 6''
- Fuel Tank: 2 x 400|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 100|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 60|gallon
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
Only 457 Hours • Twin 420 HP CAT 3126 Diesels • Extensively Updated 1997 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer
Introduction and Key Features
Bearacuda is an exceptionally well-presented 1997 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer combining the timeless styling and spacious accommodations that made this model a Sea Ray favorite with extensive updates and a strong history of professional care.
At the heart of Bearacuda are twin 420 HP Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines showing just 457 hours. Service records are available for review.
Her condition and updates extend well beyond the machinery. The original white gelcoat retains an impressive shine, while the black hull sides have been professionally finished in Awlgrip. The cockpit and helm have been transformed with newer SeaDek, 2023 upholstery, updated canvas and enclosure, custom helm panels, illuminated push-button switches, and a modern Garmin electronics package.
Below deck, brand-new carpet and linens complement Sea Ray's rich interior joinery. The salon has also been upgraded with custom zero-gravity recliners, providing exceptional comfort while offering the ability to lay flat and create an additional sleeping berth.
With only two owners, extensive upgrades, low engine hours and ongoing professional care, Bearacuda deserves serious consideration from anyone shopping for a diesel express cruiser in this size and price range.
Key Features & Upgrades
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts.
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.
The Sea Ray 450 Sundancer remains one of the finest cruising yachts Sea Ray ever designed.
Her 13'11" beam provides an interior volume that rivals many motor yachts while maintaining the sleek profile and exhilarating performance expected from a Sundancer. The deep-V hull delivers a confident ride offshore while the expansive cockpit comfortably entertains a crowd.
What makes Bearacuda especially appealing is the balance between thoughtful modernization and careful ownership. From the refreshed interior and updated helm to the custom salon seating and newer SeaDek, the current owners have focused on upgrades that genuinely improve the boating experience.
Whether you're planning weekends in Orange Beach, cruising the ICW, or simply enjoying sunsets in Pensacola Bay, Bearacuda is equally at home underway or entertaining at the dock.
Three easy steps below the helm reveal one of the most spacious interiors available in a 45-foot express cruiser.
Sea Ray's signature high-gloss cherry cabinetry, generous natural lighting, and excellent headroom create a warm and inviting living space. The original survey specifically notes the quality of the brightwork, cabinetry, and joinery throughout the vessel.
Salon
The salon has been beautifully updated with:
Custom zero-gravity reclining seating
Converts into an additional sleeping berth
Samsung television
Storage throughout
Cherry cabinetry
Brand-new carpeting
Brand-new linens
Central vacuum system
Excellent natural light
Galley
Located to starboard amidships, the galley is exceptionally well arranged for extended cruising.
Features include:
Solid-surface countertops
Kenyon three-burner electric cooktop
Emerson microwave
Vitrifrigo refrigerator/freezer
Integrated blender center
Deep stainless sink
Excellent storage
Updated oven (per seller)
Forward Master Stateroom
Island queen berth
Cedar-lined hanging lockers
Vanity
Ensuite VacuFlush head
Separate shower
Excellent storage
Mid-Cabin
The private guest stateroom offers impressive accommodations for another couple.
Features include:
Powering Bearacuda are twin 420 HP Caterpillar 3126 turbocharged diesel engines, widely respected for their reliability, serviceability, and cruising performance.
Significant propulsion upgrades include:
The current owner has remained proactive with mechanical maintenance,
50-amp shore power
12-volt DC system
Westerbeke Generator (2199 hours)
Battery charger
AC/DC electrical panels
Updated illuminated helm switches
Hot water heater
Cabin lighting
Navigation lighting
Custom cockpit LED lighting
Backup camera ready for installation
The helm has been modernized with an updated dashboard and illuminated controls, providing a clean, contemporary appearance while maintaining excellent visibility from the captain's chair. The survey notes the updated helm and replacement dash.
Equipment includes:
The cockpit is where Bearacuda truly shines.
The large U-shaped lounge comfortably entertains family and friends while removable tables convert into a spacious sun lounge. Newer SeaDek flooring adds both comfort and modern styling, and the newer Strataglass enclosure extends the boating season. The survey also notes the newer SeaDek, newer black canvas with Strataglass, updated helm, and Magma grill.
Recent exterior improvements include:
Sea Ray built the 450 Sundancer on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull with approximately 20 degrees of deadrise, providing an excellent balance of comfort, efficiency, and offshore capability. The survey describes the hull as a fiberglass deep-V design with Baltek coring, a molded fiberglass deck, quality stainless hardware, and a well-executed structural grid.
Construction highlights include:
Hand-laid fiberglass construction
Deep-V hull
Baltek-cored deck structure
Molded fiberglass structural grid
Stainless hardware throughout
Cherry interior joinery
Wide 13'11" beam
Integrated swim platform
Year: 1997
Builder: Sea Ray
Model: 450 Sundancer
Name: Bearacuda
Location: Pensacola, Florida
LOA: 45'6"
Beam: 13'11"
Draft: 3'7"
Displacement: 23,500 lbs
Hull: Fiberglass Deep-V
Fuel Capacity: 392 gallons
Water Capacity: 100 gallons
Holding Tank: 60 gallons
Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3126 (420 HP)
Generator: Yes
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
Ownership: Only two owners since new
Available for Co-Brokerage
Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.
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