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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 drivability 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

With head-turning elegance, the stylish Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard offers a modern and athletic design along with powerful propulsion and innovative amenities that elevate the boating experience. Showcasing more room, improved seating and seamless storage, the SLX 280 Outboard is luxuriously outfitted for any adventure with friends and family. The U-shaped bow creates a spot for socializing, the next-generation Power Tower provides sun coverage, and the expanded cockpit features plush, inviting comforts. Everything aboard the SLX 280 Outboard is optimized for space and function, so you can focus on fun.

 

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superior performance

For unrivaled performance, the SLX 280 Outboard is equipped with legendary propulsion from Mercury Marine®. The sport boat is powered by standard twin Mercury® 250 Verado® outboard engines with Joystick Piloting, SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), and optional Dynamic Running Surface™.

SLX 280 Outboard cockpit

SPACES REIMAGINED

The SLX 280 Outboard showcases an expanded cockpit redesigned for added luxury, improved function and more room. Deeper seats promote ergonomics and comfort while seamless storage areas, like the transom locker and cockpit floor compartment, keep gear secure when not in use. For beverages and snacks, the transom sunpad features an integrated cooler located conveniently underneath the seat. The cockpit can also be upgraded with a drawer-style refrigerator and a useful end table equipped with a wireless charging station.

SLX 280 Outboard with Power Tower in lowered position

NEXT-GENERATION POWER TOWER

The optional next-generation Power Tower delivers sun coverage with a touch of style. It provides a sleek design, a sporty canvas top and an extendable sunshade. For simplified use, the tower can be electrically lowered and raised. Perfect for watersports lovers, swiveling wakeboard racks are also available.

The Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard

Designed To Deliver

SLX 280 Outboard at twilight

DAZZLING LIGHTS

LED lights and courtesy lighting illuminate the SLX 280 Outboard for even more fun out on the water after dark. Available with the Lighting Bundle, LED RGB-W color-changing lighting can entertain guests with a rainbow of colors or help set the mood for a romantic getaway for two. For a sporty Sea Ray logo projection light on the cockpit floor, choose both the Lighting Bundle and Power Tower upgrade.

SLX 280 Outboard helm

CAPTAINING MADE EASY

The SLX 280 Outboard is outfitted with the latest technologies for effortless navigation and control. The helm is equipped with a standard Dual Digital Dash™ with 9″ Simrad® touchscreen displays (can be upgraded to 12”), Mercury Marine® engine data, Active Trim control & monitoring, CZone® digital switching and more. The helm also includes a Fusion® stereo system for the best in marine audio entertainment.

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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.
SLX 280 Outboard cockpit

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Immerse yourself in the boating lifestyle and experience everything the SLX 280 Outboard has to offer.

SLX 280 OUTBOARD

Standard Specifications

Length Overall

31′5″

Beam

9′0″

Fuel Capacity

135 gal

Standard Propulsion

Twin Mercury® 250 Verado® Outboards with Joystick Piloting (T-250 hp / 186 kW) – black

Draft (trim down)

35″ / 89 cm

Draft (trim up)

22″ / 56 cm

Dry Weight

8,053 lb / 3,653 kg

Deadrise

21°

Water Capacity

20 gal / 76 L (requires Water System Bundle)

Holding Tank

10 gal / 38 L (requires Water System Bundle)

Capacity

Yacht Certified

SLX 280 OUTBOARD

Additional Options

Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard 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

Twin Mercury® 250 Verado® FourStroke Outboards with Joystick Piloting - Black (T-250 hp / 186 kW) Twin Mercury® 250 Verado® FourStroke Outboards with Joystick Piloting - White (T-250 hp / 186 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

Bilge Storage Caddy Bow ladder with hatch (not available with windlass option) Dynamic Running Surface Starboard Side End Table Gray Water System Macerator with Seacock Interlock System Power Tower Speakers - Black (2) Pump-Out Head Refrigerator, Cockpit 12v Side Entry Step Ski Tow Pylon Windshield Wiper, Starboard 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.