2001 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer Sold Boat in Mackinaw City, MI US
Built in 2001
280 Sundancer
2 Engines (2x Mercruiser)
28 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $34,900 | $34,900 | $34,900 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $34,500 |
| Location | Mackinaw City | Harrison Township | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | Cheboygan | Traverse City |
| Nominal Length | 28' | 28' | 33' | 30' | 28' | 23' |
| Engine Make | Mercruiser | MERCRUISER | Mercruiser | Mercruiser | Mercruiser | - |
| Total Engine Power | 220 hp | 375 hp | 260 hp | 220 hp | 190 hp | - |
| Days on Market | 172 | 169 | 178 | 785 | 4 | 1 |
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FRESHWATER 2001 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER
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If you are looking for a small mid-cabin family cruiser... This is IT!! You will LOVE the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer.
The Sea Ray 28 makes the most out of the interior with berths for four adults (and two kids), decent headroom, a full galley, and a V-berth that converts into a second dinette. Built on a deep-V hull with a moderate beam and an inte-grated swim platform, the Sundancer's curved radar arch is an appealing design touch that's showing up on a good many express boats these days. The single-level cockpit is arranged with a sun pad opposite the helm, an aft-facing bench seat, wetbar, and a retractable rear bench seat that folds up into the transom when it's necessary to get into the engine compartment. A large storage locker is built into the transom, and molded steps at the helm provide easy access to the walk-thru windshield.
The Mercuisers 4.3EFI V-6 with super low hours, just over 300 hours. She has always been professionally maintained with a Cruising speed of 25 mph and Top End 31-32 mph. She also has 50 gallon Aux Fuel Tank for extra distance.
If you are looking for clean, fast and economical boat all in the same package, you have found it. This Sea ray 280 Sundancer is an appealing weekend retreat and is proof that good boats don't have to cost a fortune.This one has never tasted saltwater and has enjoyed the easy life of a Michigan northern boat. Kept in FRESHWATER and inside winter storage has kept her looking like a much newer vessel. She is ready to go. With accommodations for 6 she will be pleasing to family or friends. Don't pass this one up. EVERTHING YOU WANT AND MORE. The Fresh Water boat is located in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
Please call Certified Professional Yacht Broker, Rock, at 989-891-2116 or email at rock@freshwaterboats.com for more information!
FRESHWATER 2001 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER
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If you are looking for a small mid-cabin family cruiser... This is IT!! You will LOVE the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer.
The Sea Ray 28 makes the most out of the interior with berths for four adults (and two kids), decent headroom, a full galley, and a V-berth that converts into a second dinette. Built on a deep-V hull with a moderate beam and an inte-grated swim platform, the Sundancer's curved radar arch is an appealing design touch that's showing up on a good many express boats these days. The single-level cockpit is arranged with a sun pad opposite the helm, an aft-facing bench seat, wetbar, and a retractable rear bench seat that folds up into the transom when it's necessary to get into the engine compartment. A large storage locker is built into the transom, and molded steps at the helm provide easy access to the walk-thru windshield.
The Mercuisers 4.3EFI V-6 with super low hours, just over 300 hours. She has always been professionally maintained with a Cruising speed of 25 mph and Top End 31-32 mph. She also has 50 gallon Aux Fuel Tank for extra distance.
If you are looking for clean, fast and economical boat all in the same package, you have found it. This Sea ray 280 Sundancer is an appealing weekend retreat and is proof that good boats don't have to cost a fortune.This one has never tasted saltwater and has enjoyed the easy life of a Michigan northern boat. Kept in FRESHWATER and inside winter storage has kept her looking like a much newer vessel. She is ready to go. With accommodations for 6 she will be pleasing to family or friends. Don’t pass this one up. EVERTHING YOU WANT AND MORE. The Fresh Water boat is located in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
Please call Certified Professional Yacht Broker, Rock, at 989-891-2116 or email at rock@freshwaterboats.com for more information!
Sea Ray 280 Sundancer: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Sea Ray 280 Sundancer is designed as an excellent transitional boat for those moving up from bow riders to a true cruising vessel. It offers a blend of comfortable accommodations, practical features, and solid performance, making it well suited for cruising enthusiasts seeking a versatile and well-equipped boat.
Interior Living Spaces
Below deck, the salon provides a generous headroom of 6 feet 2 inches, which tapers as you move forward toward the bow dinette area. The bow features wraparound banquet seating with a table that conveniently drops down to form a large double berth. Natural light fills the space through an opening hatch and a substantial 29 by 24-inch skylight, which also includes a blackout shade for privacy or late mornings. The galley is modestly sized but adequately equipped for the 280 Sundancer, accommodating standard appliances such as a stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. The mid cabin offers 2 feet 2 inches of headroom, with a raised section under the helm seat increasing to 3 feet 2 inches. This area includes an opening port light that connects visually to the cockpit. The berth in the mid cabin measures 5 feet 11 inches long by 4 feet 1.5 inches wide, providing a comfortable private sleeping area.
Power and Performance
Powered by a MerCruiser 300 horsepower 350 MAG engine paired with a Bravo 3 outdrive, the 280 Sundancer achieves a top speed of 41.5 miles per hour at 5260 RPM. At this speed, fuel consumption is 23.4 gallons per hour, yielding a range of approximately 134 miles. The most efficient cruise speed was found at 3500 RPM, delivering 23.6 miles per hour with a fuel burn of 9.7 gallons per hour. At this pace, the boat can run for nearly 7 hours and 48 minutes, covering 184 miles while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve. Acceleration is brisk, with a time to plane of 4.8 seconds, reaching 20 mph in 8.3 seconds, 30 mph in 14.2 seconds, and 40 mph in 21.9 seconds. The boat exhibits a 12-degree bow rise during acceleration without compromising forward visibility, and cruises at a 5-degree bow-high angle with minimal trim adjustments. Handling is responsive, with comfortable 18-degree rolls into hard turns and only minor prop ventilation that is easily corrected by adjusting the drive. Despite its single-engine configuration, the 280 Sundancer is notably maneuverable in tight docking situations.
Cockpit and Exterior Features
The cockpit of the 280 Sundancer is well-appointed with a wet bar featuring a sink and space for an optional grill. Below the bar is a carry-on cooler that can be replaced with a cockpit refrigerator. Above, a sports spoiler supports a standard Bimini top equipped with side curtains for protection against inclement weather. The helm station is clean and functional, outfitted with three gauges including a SmartCraft gauge and a 4-in-1 gauge, with space below for an optional touchscreen chart plotter. A standard VHF radio is included, and the helm console is finished with a tasteful faux Burledwood fascia. The helm seat swivels and the seat back reverses, allowing up to seven people to comfortably face each other around the cockpit table, a design feature borrowed from larger Sea Ray models. The engine hatch is electrically actuated, revealing a gel-coated engine room equipped with a standard automatic fire extinguisher. Optional powerplants include a 283 horsepower diesel engine or a 380 horsepower gasoline engine. Access to the bow is via center-mounted steps leading through a walk-through windshield. The bow area is surrounded by non-skid decking and features a large skylight and opening forward hatch. It is molded to accommodate optional equipment such as a windlass, stainless steel anchor roller, and a 5-inch remote spotlight, with a hatch providing easy access beneath the windlass for anchor line management. At the stern, storage is available behind the aft cockpit seat, which also folds down to form a sun pad. A microswitch alerts the captain when the seat is reclined, ensuring safety by preventing operation while underway.
Conclusion
Overall, the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer presents itself as a well-rounded, transitional cruiser that offers nearly all the essentials needed for enjoyable cruising. It combines comfortable interior accommodations, thoughtful cockpit amenities, and respectable performance characteristics. The inclusion of several upgraded features and optional powerplants further enhances its appeal. This model is well suited for boaters seeking a capable and comfortable step up from smaller recreational boats.
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