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Bringing together style, performance and luxury in one incredible package, the 2022 Sea Ray Boat SLX Series SLX 280 is a bowrider that offers the ultimate boating experience. It provides a remarkable blend of aesthetics with functional, practical features that make it one of the best boats on water.
One look at the 2022 Sea Ray Boat SLX Series SLX 280 and you'll be impressed. The boat features a gleaming Arctic White Gel Coat with a matte finish black windshield. The exterior is accentuated by classy details such as the stainless steel bow and stern eyes and the chrome deck fuel fill plate. Quiet Ride™ Technology ensures a smooth sail, and the high-performance vinylester resin contributes to the boat’s durability.
Inside, the boat is inviting and luxurious. Its spacious cockpit is equipped with creature comforts like 10 stainless steel beverage holders and LED courtesy lighting. The seating includes bow loungers with flip-down armrests and a convenient cockpit table. A highlight is the sunpad, which has a gas-assisted backrest and even USB connectivity. The SLX 280 also features an enclosed head compartment, complete with a portable head and a lockable fiberglass door for your privacy.
The thoughtful design of the SLX 280 is evident in its numerous practical features. It offers ample storage areas, including a ski/wakeboard storage with vinyl matting and a gas-assisted fiberglass lid. The engine compartment is electrically actuated, ensuring simple, hassle-free access. A noteworthy inclusion is the Dual Digital Dash with Mercury VesselView Link Data and a touchscreen Simrad GO9 display, making navigation easier.
Powered by the MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo III with Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS), the SLX series SLX 280 is not short on horsepower. The engine is backed by an automatic bilge pump and a high-water version for emergencies. It is also equipped with underwater gear which includes Stainless Steel Propellers, ensuring efficient movement in the water.
The 2022 Sea Ray Boat SLX Series SLX 280 is a bowrider that impresses on every level. It offers a fusion of elegance and functionality that is hard to match. With its MSRP at $164,764 and invoice price at $107,097, it offers good value for the luxury and performance it delivers. This is a boat that ensures a top-notch, unforgettable boating experience.
Absolutely, this boat is a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking high-class luxury and performance on water.
Overall Length with Integral / Extended Swim Platform: 28' 6" / 8.69 m:
Beam: 9' 1" / 2.77 m:
Standard Propulsion: MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo III with DTS (350 hp):
Fuel Capacity: 90 gal / 340 L:
Water Capacity: 20 gal / 76 L:
Max Persons/Weight: Yacht Certified:
Draft - Stern Drive Down: 41" / 104 cm:
Draft - Stern Drive Up: 29" / 74 cm:
Dry Weight: 7,018 lbs / 3,183 kg:
Deadrise: 21°:
STANDARDS
HULL/DECK
Bow and Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel
Cleats, Thru-Bolted (6), 8" Stainless Steel with Sea Ray Logo
Deck Fuel Fill Plate – Chrome
Gel Coat, Arctic White
Light, Stern – Removable
Lights, Navigation – Stainless Steel
Quiet RideTM Technology with Proprietary Tuned Transom by Omni Products, Inc.
Resin, High-Performance Vinylester
Rub Rail, PVC with Stainless Steel Insert
Ski Tow, Stainless Steel
Storage, Anchor Hatch with Gas-Assisted Lift
Swim Platform, Integral with Concealed Stainless Steel Four-Step Swim Ladder with Integral Grab Handles (2)
Thru-Hull Fittings, Stainless Steel
Vents, Hull
Windshield, Matte Finish Black, Tempered/Tinted Glass with Walk-Thru and Stainless Steel Top Frame
COCKPIT
Beverage Holders – Stainless Steel (10)
Cockpit Vinyl Color: Ivory (White Base Vinyl with Brown Accent Vinyl)
Cooler, Carry-On with Designated Storage
Door, Bow Walk-Thru – Acrylic
Floor, Finished Fiberglass with Drainage Overboard
Glove Box, Portside Helm
Grab Handles, Stainless Steel
Hatch, Engine Compartment – Electrically Actuated
Head Compartment, Enclosed with Fiberglass Lockable Door, Molded Fiberglass Liner and Portable Head
Lighting, LED Courtesy
Outlets, Accessory (Two 12 Volt; One Dual Port USB)
Storage, Ski/Wakeboard with Vinyl Matting and Gas-Assisted Fiberglass Lid
Storage, Side Panels – Cockpit
Table, Cockpit with Base and Designated Storage
SEATING
Bow Loungers with Flip-Down Armrests and Storage Below
Companion Bucket Seat with Swivel and Slider and Flip-Up Bolster
Helm Bucket Seat with Swivel and Slider and Flip-Up Bolster
L-Shaped with Storage Below – Aft Cockpit
Sunpad, Aft Gas-Assisted with Fiberglass Storage Area and Ratcheting Backrest, Drink Holders and USB Connectivity
TECHNICAL
HELM
Dual Digital Dash with Mercury VesselView Link Data (9")
- Active Trim (Automatic Engine Trim System)
- Chartplotter with Preloaded Charts (North America Only)
- Simrad GO9 (9") Touchscreen Displays (2)
- Transducer with Depth, Water Temperature and Fishfinder
Horn
Mercury VesselView Mobile
Shift and Throttle Lever – 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 Backlit, Weatherproof Lighted Chrome Push-Button Switches
Tilt and Trim, Power
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic
Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic High-Water
Blower, 12V Bilge (2)
Gel-Coated Engine Compartment
Lighting, 12V
Oil Filter - Remote
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery On/Off Switches with Trays (2), Remote – Located at Starboard Aft Walk-Thru
Wiring, Color-Coded with Chafe Protection
FUEL SYSTEMS
Evaporative Emissions Fuel System
Fuel Lines, USCG - Type A-1
Fuel Tank with Electric Anti-Siphon Valve and Electric Sending Unit
UNDERWATER GEAR
Propellers, Stainless Steel
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