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Sundancer Series

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Sea Ray’s Sundancer® line of sport cruisers and cabin cruisers allows everyone who steps aboard to live the legacy of Sea Ray. Meticulously crafted, luxuriously appointed and infused with next-generation technologies, every Sundancer boat promises ultimate driveability and boundless enjoyment on the water.

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SLX Series

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With head-turning elegance, athletic design and powerful propulsion, Sea Ray SLX® boats shine. Luxurious comfort, high-end finishes, innovative conveniences and touchscreen interfaces allow you to host friends and family in elevated style.

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SDX Series

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Get ready for adventure without compromise when you step aboard Sea Ray’s SDX® line of boats. With capacity, comfort and capability in one package, SDX boats deliver maximum enjoyment for a perfect day on the water. 

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SPX Series

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head turning Elegance

Make your ultimate getaway in the Sea Ray SLX 280. Exuding luxury in a single glance, the elegant vessel showcases peak performance, impeccable style and premium features that awaken your passion for the water. The SLX 280 offers improved seating, convenient storage and innovative technologies for a blissfully elevated on-water experience with family members and friends. 

SLX 280

Thrilling Sterndrive Power

The SLX 280 is propelled by a 350-horsepower Mercury® MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT engine with a Bravo Three® drive. For remarkable performance, the sport boat includes integrated SmartCraft® technology and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls.

Friends aboard an SLX 280

The Ride of a Lifetime

The SLX 280's interior is designed for optimal space, comfort, and functionality. It features deep ergonomic seating, integrated storage areas, and a transom locker and floor compartment for gear. The transom sunpad includes an integrated cooler, and the broad swim platform with an optional submersible step allows easy water access. 

SLX 280 at sunset

bow enhancements

The SLX 280's plush U-shaped bow presents a relaxing place for you and your guests to socialize. With the optional anchor bundle, the bow can be upgraded to add a stainless steel anchor, windlass, rope and chain.

The Sea Ray SLX 280

unparalled options

SLX 280 Outboard at twilight

Illuminating Features

After dark, LED lights and courtesy lighting illuminate the SLX 280 from bow to stern for an extended day on the water. LED RGB-W color-changing lighting is available with the Lighting Bundle to add a playful pop of color or set the mood for nighttime cruises. For a feature that’s sure to impress guests, select both the Lighting Bundle and the Power Tower to enhance the cockpit with a projection light that shines the Sea Ray logo onto the floor.

SLX 280 helm at sunset

Effortless Control and Navigation

Captaining is simplified aboard the SLX 280 with intuitive controls and smart technologies. The helm is equipped with a standard dual Digital Dash with 9″ Simrad® NSX® touchscreen displays, CZone® digital switching, Active Trim control & monitoring, Mercury Marine® SmartCraft® Connect, and more. The helm is designed to keep the Fusion® audio system and other controls easily within reach. As part of the Entertainment Bundle, there’s also an inductive charging station conveniently located near the helm.

SLX 280 with sunshades

Sun Coverage

Stay dry and cool aboard the SLX 280 with an optional Bimini top or next-generation Power Tower. The Power Tower can be electrically lowered or raised and offers a sporty canvas top and an extendable sunshade. A manual bow sunshade is also available.

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5 year factory warranty

Sea Ray SURPA5S+ provides five years of bow-to-stern factory warranty on the boat and its components++ from defects in materials to workmanship. In addition to the five-year bow-to-stern coverage, all Sport Boats+ have a Limited Lifetime Structural Hull / Deck Warranty to the Original Owner.

 +Applies only to Sea Ray SPX, SDX, and SLX Sport Boats (excluding SLX 400 and SLX 400 Outboard) built in the USA or Mexico.  See your Sea Ray dealer and the Sea Ray Express Limited Warranty for complete details. 
++Applies to Sea Ray Sport Boats (excluding SLX 400 and SLX 400 Outboard) built in the USA or Mexico and sold in the USA or Canada.  Limitations do apply.  Contact engine manufacturer and Brunswick Product Protection Corporation for coverage details.
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SLX 280

Standard Specifications

Length Overall

28′8″

Beam

9′0″

Fuel Capacity

117 gal

Standard Propulsion

Mercury® MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo Three® with DTS (350 hp / 261 kW)

Draft (trim down)

41″

Draft (trim up)

25″

Dry Weight

8,378 lb

Deadrise

21°

Water Capacity

20 gal (Requires Water System Bundle)

Holding Tank

10 gal (Requires Water System Bundle)

Capacity

Yacht Certified

SLX 280

Additional Options

Sea Ray SLX 280 Floorplan

Bundles

Anchor Bundle Comfort Bundle Entertainment Bundle Essentials Bundle Lighting Bundle Water System Bundle

Color Schemes

Full Hull Color Scheme Hull Side Color Scheme Three Zone Color Scheme

Full Hull

Arctic White Onyx Black Sea Ray Blue Rally Red Horizon Quantum Blue Kingfisher Teal Neo Mint Green

Hull Side

Arctic White Onyx Black Sea Ray Blue Rally Red Horizon Quantum Blue Kingfisher Teal Neo Mint Green

Hull Bottom

Arctic White Onyx Black

Zone 1 - Hull Bottom

Zone 1 - Arctic White Zone 1 - Onyx Black Zone 1 - Sea Ray Blue Zone 1 - Rally Red Zone 1 - Horizon Zone 1 - Quantum Blue Zone 1 - Kingfisher Teal Zone 1 - Neo Mint Green

Zone 2 - Hull Aft

Zone 2 - Arctic White Zone 2 - Onyx Black Zone 2 - Sea Ray Blue Zone 2 - Rally Red Zone 2 - Horizon Zone 2 - Quantum Blue Zone 2 - Kingfisher Teal Zone 2 - Neo Mint Green

Zone 3 - Hull Forward

Zone 3 - Arctic White Zone 3 - Onyx Black Zone 3 - Sea Ray Blue Zone 3 - Rally Red Zone 3 - Horizon Zone 3 - Quantum Blue Zone 3 - Kingfisher Teal Zone 3 - Neo Mint Green

Accent Stripe

Arctic White Onyx Black Sea Ray Blue Rally Red Horizon Quantum Blue Kingfisher Teal Neo Mint Green

Upholstery

Cockpit Vinyl Color - Ivory (White Base Vinyl W/Brown Accent Vinyl) Cockpit Vinyl Color - Dune (Tan Base Vinyl W/Brown Accent Vinyl) Cockpit Vinyl Color - Stone (Gray Base Vinyl w/ Dark Gray Accents)

Flooring - Bow & Cockpit

Flooring, Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl (snap-in) – Brown Flooring, Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl (snap-in) – Gray Flooring, SeaDek® (bow & cockpit) – Brown Flooring, SeaDek® (bow & cockpit) – Gray

Propulsion

MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo Three® with DTS (350 hp / 261 kW) MerCruiser® 8.2 MAG HO ECT Bravo Three X® with DTS (430 hp / 321 kW)

Towers & Canvas

Bimini Top & Boot w/ Stainless Steel Ball & Socket Hardware Mooring Cover - Black Canvas Mooring Cover, Mooring/Storage (Power Tower Down) Power Tower w/ Black Bimini Top - Electric Sunshade, manual with poles-2 (bow seating)

Electronics

1st Mate Marine Safety & Security System Dual Digital Dash w/ Smartcraft Connect 12"

Additional Options

Bow Ladder with Hatch (not available with windlass option) Cockpit Side Entry Step Dynamic Running Surface Starboard Side End Table Fire Suppression System (FM200)- Automatic Gray Water System Macerator with Seacock Interlock System Power Tower Speakers - Black (2) Pump-Out Head Refrigerator, Cockpit 12v Windshield Wiper, Starboard Swim Platform with Automated Submersible Swim Step Swim Platform with Manual Submersible Swim Step VacuFlush Head System w/Holding Tank

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SLX Series

With head-turning elegance, athletic design and powerful propulsion, Sea Ray SLX® boats shine. 
*Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by engines. MPG computed from MPH and GPH. Range based on 90% of total fuel capacity. 2) The performance data shown is valid only for the specific boat tested and the conditions that existed when the test was performed. Many factors may affect performance, including but not limited to, installation of certain options; vessel loading and trim; weather and sea conditions; and engine, propeller, and hull bottom conditions. Sea Ray makes no guarantee whatsoever that this performance will be repeated on this boat at a later date and/or at any time on a similarly equipped boat.
**Some configurations, options, accessories, and/or colors may not be shown. Some images may depict optional equipment. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Model shown may be built in North America. Confirm specifications and availability of all accessories, options and equipment with an authorized Sea Ray dealer prior to purchase.
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