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As 2022 approaches, we are already being treated to some of the boating industry's best and brightest offerings for the coming year. Among them is the Sea Ray Boat SDX Series SDX 290 Outboard 2022 which caught our eye and has compelled us to take a closer look. With its high-quality hull and deck features, thoughtful seating arrangements, advanced technical features, and seriously impressive details, this Bow Rider leaves us wanting more.
The SDX 290 Outboard comes as standard with a brilliantly made Arctic White Gel Coat hull and deck, complemented with stainless steel hardware for both the bow and stern eyes, and a white PVC Rub Rail with a stainless-steel insert. The boat's tempered, tinted walk-through windshield also comes with a stainless-steel latch. The manually flip-down swim step on the integral swim platform seems practical and handy for fun swim stops.
When it comes to form and function in the vessel's design, the SDX 290 Outboard delivers. The cockpit does not disappoint with its stainless steel beverage holders with rubber inserts, insulated built-in bow cooler and a custom upholstered visor for the dash. Impressively, the equipment's list also mentions a lockable glove box and multiple storage sections. A big bonus is the touch of luxury with a wet bar that comes with an integrated sink and faucet.
Sea Ray has a reputation for comfort and luxury, and this 2022 model holds true to this tradition. The SDX 290 Outboard features bow port and starboard loungers with hinged cushions and fold-down armrests. There's also Helm and companion seats that come with a convertible backrest and flip-up thigh rise. The aft section of the boat holds an L-shaped set of seating with storage below. Not leaving out the reclining aft-facing transom loungers.
Looking at the helm, we see alarms for oil and water, a digital dash with Mercury VesselView Link, and a touch screen display with a preloaded chartplotter which will certainly appeal to tech-savvy boaters. The SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) with a trim switch and ignition cutout and the power tilt and trim will enhance the overall boating experience. And let’s not forget about the Fusion SRX400 AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth and WiFi audio streaming.
The SDX 290 Outboard’s list of features lends itself to long days out on the water, with an impressive 20-gallon water tank and stainless-steel propellers. The hydraulic trim tabs on the underwater gear also add to its performance abilities.
The 2022 SDX 290 Outboard is a clear winner in our eyes, and its listing price of $166,618 suggests a high-quality craft that holds its value and delivers across the board.
Sea Ray continues to up its game with the forthcoming 2022 Sea Ray Boat SDX Series SDX 290 Outboard, and we can’t wait to see it out on the water.
Overall Length with Integral / Extended Swim Platform: 29' 2" / 8.9 m:
Overall Length with Outboard Engines: 31' 2" / 9.5 m:
Beam: 9' / 2.74 m:
Standard Propulsion: Twin Mercury 250 HP Verado OB, Black:
Fuel Capacity: 130 gal / 492 L:
Water Capacity: 20 gal / 76 L:
Max Persons/Weight: Yacht Certified:
Draft (Outboard Down): 38" / 96 cm:
Draft (Outboard Up): 21" / 53 cm:
Dry Weight: 7,030 lbs / 3,188 kg:
Deadrise: 21°:
STANDARDS
HULL/DECK
Bow and Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel
Bow Locker: Integral Fiberglass Hatch with Stainless Steel Hardware; Concealed Four Step Bow Boarding Ladder and Anchor Storage – Foredeck
Cleats, Thru-Bolted (6), 8" Stainless Steel with Sea Ray Logo
Deck, Fuel Fill Plate – Stainless Steel
Drain Plug, Brass-Threaded – Garboard
Gel Coat, Arctic White
Hardware, Stainless Steel
Light, Navigation – Stainless Steel
Light, Stern – Removable
Rub Rail, White PVC with Stainless Steel Insert
Swim Platform, Integral with Manual Flip-Down Swim Step
Windshield, Tempered/Tinted Glass with Walk-Thru and Stainless Steel Latch
COCKPIT
Beverage Holders, Stainless Steel with Rubber Inserts
Cockpit Vinyl Color: Ivory (White Base Vinyl with Brown Accent Vinyl)
Cooler, Insulated – Built-In – Bow
Cooler, Carry-On with Designated Storage
Dash, Custom Upholstered Visor
Door, Bow Block-Off – Acrylic
Door, Transom – Acrylic
Floor, Finished Fiberglass
Glove Box, Lockable – Helm (Port)
Grab Handles – Stainless Steel
Head Compartment, Enclosed
- Fiberglass Lockable Door
- Light
- Molded Fiberglass Liner
- Non-Skid Floor Treatment
- Opening Portlight
- Portable Head
- Pullout Sprayer
- Sink and Vanity Storage
- Solid-Surface Countertop
Lighting, Courtesy, White LED
Outlet, 12V Accessory and USB
Step, Fold-Down Entry – Starboard
Storage, Bow In-Floor Fiberglass with Vinyl Matting and Gas-Assisted Lid
Storage, Cockpit, Lockable, In-Floor Fiberglass with Rubber Matting and Gas-Assisted Lid
Storage, Transom Accessible, with Rubber Matting and Gas Assisted Hatch
Storage, Under Bow Seats – Fiberglass (Port and Starboard)
Storage, Under Helm (Starboard) with Lighting and Lockable Door
Table, Cockpit with Dedicated Storage
Vinyl, Marine-Grade with Mildew and UV Protection
Wet Bar with Integral Sink and Faucet
SEATING
Bow with Port and Starboard Loungers, Hinged Cushions and Fold-Down Armrests
Helm Seat with Convertible Backrest, Flip-Up Thigh Rise and Sliding Base
Port Companion Seat with Convertible Backrest and Flip-Up Thigh Rise
Aft L-Shaped with Hinged Port Cushions and Storage Below
Reclining Aft-Facing Transom Loungers
TECHNICAL
HELM
Alarms, Engine – Oil and Water (Audible)
Digital Dash (9") with Mercury VesselView Link
- Active Trim (Automatic Engine Trim System)
- Chartplotter with Preloaded Charts (North America Only)
- Simrad GO9 (9") Touchscreen Display
- Transducer with Depth, Water Temperature and Fishfinder
Horn
Mercury VesselView Mobile
SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) with Trim Switch and Ignition Cutout Switch
Steering, Power-Assisted Tilt Wheel
Stereo, Fusion SRX400 12V AM/FM
Bluetooth
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Speakers (6.5") – 2 Pairs
- Wi-Fi Audio Streaming with Apple AirPlay 2
Switch Panel with Weatherproof Lighted Chrome Toggle Switches, Backlit
Tilt and Trim, Power
BILGE COMPARTMENT
Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic
Gel-Coated Compartment
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery On/Off Switch, Dual with 3 Trays
Fuse Block
Wiring, Color-Coded with Chafe Protection
FUEL SYSTEMS
Evaporative Emissions Fuel System
Fuel Lines, USCG - Type A-1
Fuel Tank with Mechanical Shutoff and Electric
UNDERWATER GEAR
Propellers, Stainless Steel
Trim Tabs, Hydraulic
WATER SYSTEMS
Pressure Water System: Pullout Sprayers (3) - Bow, Transom and Head
Water Tank (20 Gallon)
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