This twin engine 1996 Sea Ray 280 Bowrider has always been lift-stored, lightly used, and shows better than many boats 10 years newer. With only 368 hours on her twin MerCruiser 5.7LX 250hp engines with fresh-water flush system and annual service completed recently, Bernie's Boat has been in the care of its loving owners since new. All the upholstery and carpeting is in "like-new" condition, her hull is freshly waxed, the Sunbrella Bimini and all removable vinyl seats are normally stored inside when not in use, and the full custom Sunbrella cover has always been used to keep this immaculate boat dry and protected from the sun. This Sea Ray 280 Bowrider is the perfect size for entertaining with a wet bar, private head with vanity and sink, lots of storage and seating for 8-10 guests.

The Powerboat Guide sums it up best: "...Built on a smooth-running deep-V hull and weighing in at a hefty 6400 pounds, the 280 has the size and bulk to handle offshore waters in relative comfort." If you are looking for a turn-key runabout bow rider style boat equally capable of operating in shallow bay or choppy coastal waters; look no further.

Call today to schedule a personal inspection. Bernie's Boat will not disappoint.

The Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider has all the power and performance of her sister bow riders, plus a redesigned cockpit layout for more passenger room than ever before. With large circular aft seating and up to ten guests can travel in style with space to spare for storage. In fact, the 280 Bow Rider features a bow seat and side storage, cockpit side panel storage, dedicated anchor storage with hatch, floor storage with Diamond Plate flooring, and a glove box at the helm. A lockable, compartment under the starboard dash makes stowing and organizing docking lines simple with a hanger bar and hangers.

The cockpit of the 280 Bow Rider is meticulously styled with a molded dash, burl instrument panel, Italian mahogany tilt steering wheel and indirect cockpit lighting throughout. An all-day supply of food and drinks can be stocked in the full entertainment center with cooler, glass rack, wetbar and trash receptacle. For convenient dining, the cockpit has a standard table. The bow section has plenty of its own amenities, including side storage, and a table that can be instantly turned into a spacious sunpad by inserting the matching filler cushions.

An AM-FM digital stereo with amplifier and six speakers provides the tunes for the day. And a self-bailing fiberglass cockpit liner makes maintenance worries a thing of the past. As always, Sea Ray's customary use of stainless steel hardware, high-performance vinylester resin, along with stylish graphics, ensure that the 280 Bow Rider will keep its good looks for years to come. The electrically operated engine hatch hidden under the U-shaped aft seat lifts to reveal Twin 250 horsepower Merc 5.7LX engines. Power steering makes it even more responsive. 

Operational systems built into the 280 Bow Rider are engineered with safety as a top priority. There's an automatic bilge pump, automatic forward sump pump, audible engine alarms for oil and water, a halon system, a Lowrance 3500 depth finder, compass and Standard-Horizon VHF Radio. The Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider also features power tilt and trim, hydraulic trim tabs, a walk-through curved glass windshield and Sunbrella Bimini top. The integral swim platform has a concealed stainless steel ladder and walk-through transom door, plus fresh water washdown with cockpit shower.

- 4-Bolt Stainless Steel Cleats (6)

- Brass-Threaded Garboard Drain Plug

- Color-Coordinated Through-Hull Fittings

- Accent Color Scheme - Tan

- Gel-Coat (Arctic White)

- High-Performance Vinylester Resin

- Integral Deck Ventilators

- Integral Swim Platform with Concealed Stainless Steel Swim Ladder

- Meets Applicable USCG & ABYC Standards

- Navigation Lights

- NMMA Certification

- PVC Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Insert

- Stainless Steel Bow & Stern Eyes

- Stainless Steel Bow Rail

- Stainless Steel Hardware

- Stainless Steel Ski Tow Eye with Rail

- Transom Shower

- 12V AM-FM Digital Stereo with Amplifier, 6 Speakers

- 12V Receptacle

- Adjustable Bucket Helm Seat with Flip-Up Thigh-Rise

- Anchor Storage with Hatch

- Beverage Holders

- Bow Rider Side Storage

- Bow Rider Table with Filler Cushions

- Bow Rider Walk-Through Door

- Carry-On Cooler with Dedicated Storage

- Circular Aft Seating with Cockpit Table

- Cockpit Side Storage

- Engine Hatch with Electric Lifting System

- Entertainment Center with Cooler, Glass Rack, Wetbar and Trash Receptacle

- Floor Storage with Diamond Plate Flooring

- Gel-Coated Bilge Area

- Insulated Engine Compartment

- Interior Vinyl - White

- Lockable Enclosed Head with Molded Fiberglass Liner, Sink with Pullout Shower Sprayer and Medicine Cabinet with Mirror

- Lockable Storage Under Starboard Dash with Lighting and Hanger Bar & Docking       Line  Hangers

- Molded Bow Rider Seating with Carpeted Storage

- Molded Dash with Burl Instrument Panel and Urethane Visor

- Portside Back-to-Back Lounger Seat with Fiberglass Storage Base

- Portable Head

- Self-Bailing Fiberglass Cockpit Liner

- Stainless Steel Grab Rails

-Canvas - Sunbrella Bimini Top with Interlocking Top Extrusion, Boot and Vertical Top Storage

- Walk-Through Tempered Curved Glass Windshield with Stainless Steel Supports

- Windshield Wiper (Starboard) Technical

- Aluminum Fuel Tank with Anti-Siphon Valve and Electric Sending Unit

- Audible Engine Alarms (Oil & Water)

- Automatic Bilge Pump

- Automatic Forward Sump Pump

- Battery Boxes with Mounts

- Bilge Lights

- Circuit Breakers

- Color-Coded Wiring

- Compass

- Custom Sea Ray Backlit Instrumentation

- Fuel Gauge - Oil Pressure - Speedometer - Tachometers with Hourmeters - Temperature - Trim Gauge - Voltmeter - Dash Dimmer Rheostat

- Dual Battery Switch

- Electric Bilge Blower

- Freshwater Washdown with Cockpit Shower

- Halon System -

- High Water Bilge Alarm and Pump

- Horn

- Hydraulic Trim Tabs

- Lowrance 3500 Depth Finder with Transducer

- Main DC Breaker Panel

- Power Steering - Power Tilt & Trim

- Remote Oil Filters

- Shift & Throttle Lever with Trim Switch

- Stainless Steel Propellers

- Switch Panel with Illuminated Rockers

- Tilt Steering - Wood-Accent Steering Wheel Engine

- Twin Gasoline Stern Drives - 5.7LX  @ 250 hp

- Tonneau Cover 

- Snap-In Carpet Liner

- VHF Radio - Standard-Horizon with Antenna and Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount 

- SS Telescoping Swim Ladder

- Pump-Out Head -

- Snap-In Carpet Liner