2004 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer Sold Boat in Punta Gorda, FL US
Built in 2004
280 Sundancer
2 Engines (2x MerCruiser)
31.1 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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 2004 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer | ||||||
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| Price | $49,500 | $49,900 | $49,950 | $49,995 | $49,999 | $50,000 |
| Location | Punta Gorda | Merritt Island | Tampa | Placida | Melrose | Punta Gorda |
| Nominal Length | 31' | 32' | 35' | 34' | 21' | 31' |
| Draft | 3' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | MerCruiser | - | Volvo Penta | MerCruiser | - | Volvo |
| Total Engine Power | 220 hp | - | 375 hp | 375 hp | - | 300 hp |
| Days on Market | 636 | 62 | 142 | 4 | 195 | 238 |
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Don't Miss Out on This Well-Kept Sea Ray 280
The Sea Ray 280 is one of the most popular cruisers ever built by Sea Ray, and it's easy to see why. After a day on the water aboard this exceptional vessel, you'll experience firsthand the perfect combination of performance, comfort, and reliability.
From her spacious cockpit to the accommodating cabin, the Sea Ray 280 offers a soft, smooth ride-even in rough seas. Whether you're enjoying a day of cruising or relaxing overnight, this boat delivers a superior on-water experience.
Step Aboard the Sea Ray 280 Sundancer
Go ahead and step aboard-you're bound to fall in love, just like every other owner of a 280 Sundancer. This vessel combines elegance, practicality, and comfort, making it a top choice for cruisers.
Astern, you'll find a large swim platform with a concealed swim ladder for easy access to the water. There's also convenient storage on the transom for lines and fenders, keeping your deck tidy.
Inside the cockpit, a bench seat aft folds away for those days when you plan on fishing, providing ample space for your adventure. Across from the foldaway seat is a double seat for comfortable seating while cruising. To starboard, the wet bar ensures you can keep refreshments close at hand, and just forward of the wet bar is the helm, designed with ease of use in mind. Everything is within reach and laid out for optimal convenience, making navigation and operation a breeze.
On the starboard side, across from the captain, is additional seating that converts into a lounger, perfect for relaxing or enjoying the view.
Take just a few steps down into the cabin, and you'll immediately notice the ample headroom and comfortable layout. Mid-ship, there's a single berth for cozy sleeping. Just forward on the port side, the dinette converts into a double berth, offering plenty of sleeping space for guests. The galley and head are conveniently located on the starboard side, making them easy to access without interrupting the flow of the cabin. Finally, the v-berth is located forward, offering a private and comfortable retreat.
The rich cherry wood accents and designer fabrics create a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home while onboard.
This Sea Ray 280 Sundancer offers the perfect balance of style and functionality, providing a comfortable cruising experience with plenty of space for relaxation and fun.
Another famous Sundancer makes a much-awaited appearance, and boaters everywhere cheer all 28 beautiful feet of her. The new Sea Ray 280 Sundancer is just the boat you've been waiting for. Beautiful. Sleek. Comfortable. With room to sleep six, she's just right for families who hate to leave the water when darkness falls. Standard power is a MerCruiser 496 Magnum Bravo III stern drive.
2015 Mercruiser 4.3L 220 hp 220 hours
2004 Mercruiser 4.3L 220 hp 840 hours
Electronics
- Garmin Echomap Plus 74CV
- RayMarine Ray 55VHF w/ new handheld microphone [2023]
- Ritchie Compass
- Clarion XMD3 Sirius Satellite Ready AM/FM/CD
- Clarion DCZ 625 6 Disc CD Changer
- Clarion Digital Remote at Helm
- Supersonic LCD TV
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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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4760 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
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