2026 Sea Ray SLX 280

­MarineMax is proud to present the Sea Ray SLX 280 (stock number #215282), a next-generation sport boat that perfectly blends high-performance capability with luxurious, head-turning elegance. This sterndrive bowrider is engineered to deliver a blissfully elevated on-water experience for you and all your guests.

Key Features and Highlights

Thrilling Sterndrive Power: This SLX 280 is equipped with the powerful Mercury MerCruiser 8.2L MAG HO ECT (High Output) engine paired with a Bravo Three X drive and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls. This 430 HP powerhouse delivers exhilarating speed, rapid acceleration, and the torque needed for high-level watersports.

Quiet Ride™ Technology: Sea Ray’s innovative hull design and specialized construction techniques dramatically reduce noise and vibration, providing a noticeably smoother and quieter ride. This enhances comfort and makes conversation easy, even at cruising speeds.

Dual Digital Dash Helm: Captaining is simplified with the state-of-the-art helm featuring a Dual Digital Dash with Simrad® NSX® touchscreen displays. This setup integrates all navigation, engine data (via SmartCraft® Connect), and CZone® digital switching for intuitive, effortless control.

Luxurious Social Zones: The spacious deck features an inviting U-shaped bow with lounge-style seating and an expanded cockpit social area with plush, deep ergonomic seating. The helm bucket seat can swivel to join the conversation, creating a massive entertainment space.

Next-Generation Design & Storage: The hull features sleek, athletic sculpting and improved functionality. The transom area boasts a massive sunpad with an integrated cooler and ample, seamless storage areas for all your gear, keeping the deck clean and uncluttered.

Premium Amenities: Designed for all-day comfort, standard amenities include a fiberglass hardtop, a Fusion® audio system with premium speakers, and a fully enclosed port-side compartment that can be used for storage or upgraded to a convenient head (on equipped models).

Enhanced Water Access: The broad, integrated swim platform is perfect for watersports, with an optional submersible swim step available to provide easy and elegant access into the water for swimming or lounging.

This 2025 Sea Ray SLX 280 is the ideal vessel for Lake of the Ozarks, offering the speed to get you to your favorite spot quickly and the luxury to enjoy every moment once you arrive.

The MarineMax Advantage: Ownership Made Easy

At MarineMax, we are dedicated to making boating easy and enjoyable. When you purchase a boat from us, you'll benefit from our comprehensive support, including:

A full fuel tank upon purchase.

A Go Boating Gear kit containing essential items like personal and throwable flotation devices, flares and a horn for signaling, a fire extinguisher, dock lines, an anchor, a boat hook, cleaning supplies and more, so you're fully equipped and ready to enjoy your new boat!

Hassle-free financing and insurance options.

Exceptional service with convenient online scheduling.

Expert guidance through various boating classes and seminars.

Access to our exclusive Getaways!® trips and customer events, connecting you with a community of fellow boaters.