Overview
2026 Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard — Head-Turning Elegance & Powerful Performance | Stock #219470
The 2026 Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard combines modern, athletic styling with powerful propulsion and innovative amenities designed to elevate every experience on the water. Its spacious U-shaped bow creates the perfect social setting, while the expanded cockpit offers plush seating, seamless storage, and plenty of room to relax with family and friends.
Powered by twin Mercury® 250 Verado® outboards with Joystick Piloting, the SLX 280 delivers responsive handling, smooth acceleration, and effortless maneuverability. Advanced features such as SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift, a Dual Digital Dash™ with Simrad® touchscreen displays, and premium Fusion® audio keep you connected, entertained, and confidently in control.
Every area of the SLX 280 is optimized for comfort, space, and function. From the next-generation Power Tower and available extendable sunshade to the ambient LED lighting and thoughtful storage solutions, this yacht-certified model is luxuriously equipped for cruising, entertaining, and watersports.
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Key Features & Specifications:
- Length Overall: 31’5”
- Width (Beam): 9’
- Yacht-Certified Passenger Capacity
- Standard Propulsion: Twin Mercury® 250 Verado® Outboards
- Total Horsepower: 500 HP
- Mercury® Joystick Piloting
- SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift
- Cruising Speed: 29–31 mph
- Wide-Open Throttle Speed: 50–52 mph
- Cruising Range: Approximately 180 miles
- Wide-Open Throttle Range: Approximately 148 miles
- Fuel Capacity: 135 gallons
- Water Capacity: 20 gallons with Water System Bundle
- Holding Tank Capacity: 10 gallons with Water System Bundle
- Draft with Engines Down: 35”
- Draft with Engines Up: 22”
- Dry Weight: 8,053 lbs
- Deadrise: 21 degrees
- Spacious U-shaped bow seating
- Expanded cockpit with plush seating
- Next-generation Power Tower with canvas top
- Available extendable sunshade
- Available swiveling wakeboard racks
- Dual Digital Dash™ with Simrad® touchscreen displays
- Mercury Marine® engine data integration
- Fusion® marine audio system
- VesselView® Mobile connectivity
- LED lighting and courtesy lighting
- Available RGB-W color-changing Lighting Bundle
- Available Dynamic Running Surface™
- Seamlessly integrated onboard storage
- Ideal for cruising, entertaining, watersports, and family adventures
Now available at MarineMax Fort Walton Beach — this 2026 Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard is ready to deliver head-turning style, premium comfort, and unforgettable performance on the water.
Specifications
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Length:28 ft
- Beam:9 ft
- Minimum Draft:1 ft 1 in
- Dry Weight:8053.0 lbs
Engine & Performance
Engine & Performance
- Engine Count:2
- Total Horse Power:500 hp
- Drive Type:Other
- Fuel Type:Gas
- Max Speed:49.0
- Make:MERCURY
- Model:WHT 250 JPO VDO
Capacities
Capacities
- Fuel Capacity:135.0 gal
- Fresh Water Capacity:20.0 gal
- Holding Tank Capacity:10.0 gal
- Head Count:1
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Hull Material:Fiberglass
- Condition:New
- Class:Cruisers
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