2017 Sea Ray SLX 280 Boat in Leander, TX 78645 US
Built in 2017
SLX 280
1 Engine (MerCruiser)
28.5 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Pure Luxury | Excellent Value | Freshwater Only | Fantastic Condition Throughout| 128 Hours on Mercruiser 8.2 Mag HO w/ Captain's Call Exhaust| Matched Trailer Available | Financing & Nationwide Delivery & Detailed Video Walk-throughs Available
With head-turning elegance, athletic design, luxurious comfort and innovative conveniences, the Sea Ray SLX 280 allows you to host your family and friends in elevated style. This yacht-certified vessel delivers capacity and comfort with amenities like powerful propulsion, a hydraulic swim platform, an open cockpit with ample seating, a spacious sunpad and integrated coolers and abundant storage to create the perfect escape as soon as you leave the dock.
This Central Texas, freshwater only beauty with only 128 hours is powered by a 430 hp Mercruiser 8.2 Mag H.O. paired with a dual-prop Bravo III outdrive. She is in fantastic condition inside and out with everything working flawlessly, and our team just competed a full annual service including fluids, filters, spark plugs, impeller and drive service. Additionally, we have the ECM diagnostics and optimal compression numbers in hand to build buyer confidence.
This boat is loaded with options with some of the key features listed below among other things:
• Mercruiser 8.2 Mag H.O. w/ Bravo III drive
• Captain's call exhaust
• Full function touch screen
• Lenco automatic trim tab system
• OEM electric power tower with giant bimini cage
• Upgraded Bluetooth audio Rockford Fosgate stereo
• Hydraulic swim step
• Head compartment with sink and pump out toilet
• Double-wide Captain's seat w/ flip-up bolster
• Passenger seat with flip-up bolster
• Snap-in seagrass flooring throughout cockpit
• Removable cockpit table
• Giant swim deck with deep swim ladder
• Ample storage and built-in coolers
• Underwater transom lighting
• New, upgraded over-the-tower cover
She is 100% ready to go with everything functioning perfectly, and we are asking $105,000. Lake Travis slip and lift options are available, and delivery can be facilitated anywhere in the USA.
I have sourced a near new Haul Rite trailer made for the SLX 280 model and will be picking that up next week. That trailer can convey for an additional $8,500.
Please make sure to ask for links to my detailed YouTube video walk-throughs, and feel free to reach out anytime to ask detailed questions or schedule a showing.
Why buy with confidence from Elite Marine Sales and Service? We are passionate life-long boaters at heart with primary goals of building camaraderie in the boating community and helping boaters find a high-quality boat that is right for them. We thoroughly test and inspect all boats we represent and use our vertically integrated service team and a great network of vendors to differentiate ourselves in used boat sales by preparing boats 100% sale ready on the front end. This allows our team to be insightful and transparent and allows buyers to rest assured they are buying a quality boat that is fully serviced in top condition ready to hit the water.
Thanks for looking, and happy and safe boating!
- Iconic styling with elegant hull sculpting, available in multiple color configurations
- Expansive cockpit space with optional wetbar
- Luxurious and plush seating, with abundant storage beneath
- Transom seating with transformable backrest
- Spacious head compartment
- Proprietary quietRIDE™ Technology featuring Tuned Transom
- Optional state-of-the-art equipment such as Submersible Hydraulic Swim Platform; Electric Tower with articulating bimini system; Touch Screen Dynamic Electronics Display; Dynamic Running Surface™; etc.
- Bow & Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel
- Cleats, Custom Sea Ray Thru-Bolted, Stainless Steel (6)
- Deck Fuel Fill Plate - Chrome
- Gel Coat, Arctic White
- Graphics, Gel Coated
- Handrail, Stainless Steel - Transom (2)
- Light, Stern - Removable
- Lights, Navigation - Stainless Steel
- Resin, High-Performance Vinylester
- Rub Rail, PVC w/Stainless Steel Insert
- Ski Tow, Stainless Steel
- Storage, Anchor Hatch w/Gas-Assisted Lift
- Swim Platform, Integral w/Concealed Stainless Steel Four- Step Swim Ladder w/Integral Grab Handles (2)
- Thru-Hull Fittings, Stainless Steel
- Vents, Hull w/ Water Mgmt. System
- Windshield, Matte Finish Black, Tempered/Tinted Crosscurved Glass w/Walk Thru & Center Holder
- Vibration Dampening Material Laminated Throughout Hull, Deck & Liner for Enhanced Sound Deadening
- Proprietary Tuned Transom® by Omni Products, Inc. Reduces Structural Vibration from Engine & Drive
- Acoustical Insulation Strategically Applied for Optimal Sound Absorption
- Strategically Placed Bulkheads Engineered to Block and Absorb Noise
- Engineered Fit & Finish of Components Helps Reduce Unwanted Noise & Vibration
- Meets Applicable USCG & ABYC Standards
- NMMA Certification
- Mercury® Installation Quality Certification
- Beverage Holders - Stainless Steel (18)
- Carpet Liner, Snap-In
- Coolers (2), Carry-On w/Designated Storage
- Dash w/Visor, Soft-Touch w/Custom Stitching Door, Bow Walk-Thru - Acrylic
- Floor, Finished Fiberglass w/Drainage Overboard
- Glove Box, Portside Helm
- Grab Handles, Stainless Steel
- Hatch, Engine Compartment - Electrically Actuated
- Head Compartment, Enclosed w/Fiberglass Lockable Door, Portlight, Molded Fiberglass Liner & Pump-Out Portable Head
- Lighting, LED Courtesy
- Outlets, Accessory, 12V (4) and USB (2)
- Stereo, 12V AM/FM, Wireless Bluetooth™, Dual Zone Volume Control, Amplifier & Weatherproof Rockford Fosgate® Speakers (6)
- Storage, Ski/Wakeboard w/Vinyl Matting & Gas-Assisted Fiberglass Lid
- Storage, Side Panels - Cockpit
- Storage, Under Helm w/Lighting
- Table, Cockpit w/Aft & Forward Bases & Designated Storage
- Color Coordinated Vinyls w/Diamond Pattern and Accent Vinyls, Switch Panel & Soft Touch Dash Instrument Panel: Sand (Pearl) with Sterling Carpet
- Bow Loungers w/Flip-Down Armrests & Storage Below
- Helm Bench w/Slider, Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster & Fiberglass Base
- Helm Companion w/Rotating Slider, Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster & Aluminum Pedestal
- L-Shaped w/ Storage Below - Aft Cockpit
- Sun Pad, Aft Gas-Assisted w/Fiberglass Storage Area Transom w/Ratcheting Backrest, Drink Holders & USB Connectivity
- Horn
- SmartCraft® Diagnostics:
- Instrumentation, Custom Sea Ray SmartCraft w/Glass Lenses, Low-Glare Blue Night Lighting & Chrome Bezels
- Speedometer
- Systems Tachometer (Includes: Depth/Water Temp, Engine Alarm/Hour Meter, Fuel Consumption/Usage, Trim Level, Troll Control, Voltage & Digital Speed)
- SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) w/Trim Switch & Ignition Cutout Switch
- Steering, Power-Assisted Tilt Wheel w/Wood Accent
- Switch Panel w/Backlit, Weatherproof Lighted Chrome Push-Button Switches
- Tilt & Trim, Power
- Battery On/Off Switch - Remote Battery Switch at Helm
- Battery Trays w/Mounts
- Wiring, Color-Coded w/Chafe Protection
- Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic
- Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic High-Water
- Blower, 12V Bilge (2)
- Gel-Coated Engine Compartment Lighting, 12V
- Oil Filter - Remote
- Evaporative Emissions Fuel System
- Fuel Lines, USCG - Type A-1
- Fuel Tank w/Electric Anti-Siphon Valve & Electric Sending Unit
- Propellers, Stainless Steel
- Trim Tabs, Hydraulic
- Pressure Water System w/12V Pump
- Shower, Transom Pullout Sprayer
- Water Tank (20 Gallons)
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/26 | Initial price | $105,000 |
Sea Ray SLX 280: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard represents the brand's top-of-the-line series, thoughtfully reimagined from the water up to emphasize luxury, innovative technology, and enhanced functionality for both entertainment and adventure. This model comes standard with dual 250 horsepower Mercury outboards paired with joystick piloting, available in black or white. Measuring 31 feet, 5 inches in length overall, with a beam of nine feet and a draft of 35 inches, the SLX 280 is designed to deliver a balanced combination of performance and comfort.
Power and Performance
Powered by dual Mercury outboards, the SLX 280 has a dry weight of approximately 8,053 pounds, with the demo model weighing around 9,500 pounds. Fuel capacity is 135 gallons, complemented by a 20-gallon freshwater tank. Performance testing revealed an economical cruise speed at 4,000 rpm, achieving 35.4 miles per hour and fuel efficiency of 2.1 miles per gallon, translating to a range of 249 statute miles with a 10% fuel reserve. At wide open throttle (6,100 rpm), the boat reached a top speed of 56.4 miles per hour. The vessel demonstrates quick planing even when fully loaded and promises a smooth, stable ride in various water conditions.
Cockpit and Exterior Features
The cockpit serves as the central social hub, featuring opposing seating arrangements that foster interaction among guests. Upholstery is crafted from high-quality, durable materials with intricate diamond stitch work and ergonomic design, including deeper seats with lumbar support and water-shedding capabilities. The captain's chair is notably wide at 39 inches, accommodating two people comfortably, swiveling to expand the social area, and equipped with convenient cup holders, USB ports, and a hidden inductive charger. Beneath the captain’s seat is a drawer-style 12-volt refrigerator, a rare and clever space utilization for a boat of this size. Additional cockpit amenities include a locking glove compartment, a vacuum-flush head with sink and storage, and a large storage locker in the sole designed to accommodate long items such as skis.
Helm and Technology
The helm station is equipped with joystick piloting for outboards, digital throttle controls, and a tilt steering wheel wrapped in premium material. Dual 12-inch multifunction displays provide comprehensive navigation, vessel, and engine information, while stainless steel tilt switches and active trim controls offer intuitive redundancy. The onboard audio system, developed in collaboration with Fusion, features nine strategically placed signature series speakers and a subwoofer, delivering superior sound quality with minimal distortion. Safety is enhanced by a First Mate marine safety and security system that replaces the traditional kill switch lanyard with a wearable FOB that automatically shuts off the engine if the operator moves beyond a preset distance.
Additional Exterior Amenities
The SLX 280 includes an electrically actuated power tower that provides 6 feet, 7 inches of headroom when raised and 4 feet, 11 inches when lowered. This tower features a downlight projecting the Sea Ray logo, a slide-out shade for cockpit sun protection, and options for additional tower speakers and swiveling wakeboard racks. The cockpit is illuminated by an optional lighting bundle with RGB LED lights both above and below the waterline, docking lights, and an illuminated Sea Ray badge. Boarding is facilitated by a solid wood step on the starboard side and a swinging transom gate to port. The integrated swim platform includes a concealed four-step stainless steel ladder with grab handles. The large sun pad, measuring 68 by 42 inches, offers another social area with cup holders and under-pad storage that can double as a cooler.
Bow Area and Storage
Accessed through a hinged windshield with a locking air dam, the bow area features two forward-facing loungers and a rear-facing bench, all equipped with fold-down armrests and multiple cup holders. The seating is spacious, extending 58 inches from the backrest forward, accommodating taller guests comfortably. Underneath the bow lounges are storage compartments, with the starboard side offering a larger space. Dedicated storage spots are provided for the bow filler cushion and tables included in the comfort bundle. Optional equipment includes a bow boarding ladder and an anchor bundle featuring an electric windlass and washdown nozzle.
Conclusion
The Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard is a thoughtfully designed vessel that balances upscale amenities with powerful propulsion and innovative features. Its spacious and ergonomically refined cockpit, advanced helm technology, and versatile exterior options make it well-suited for boaters seeking luxury, performance, and customization. The model’s attention to detail and functional design elements support a comfortable and enjoyable boating experience, whether for social gatherings or adventurous outings.
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