Skip to main content
Sea Ray
  • Boats

      • SDX 230
      • SDX 230 Outboard
      • SDX 230 Surf
      • SDX 250
      • SDX 250 Outboard
      • SDX 250 Surf
      • SDX 270
      • SDX 270 Outboard
      • SDX 270 Surf
      • SDX 290
      • SDX 290 Outboard
      • SLX 260
      • SLX 260 Outboard
      • SLX 260 Surf
      • SLX 280
      • SLX 280 Outboard
      • SLX 310
      • SLX 310 Outboard
      • SLX 350
      • SLX 350 Outboard
      • SLX 360 Outboard
      • SLX 400
      • SLX 400 Outboard
      • SPX 190
      • SPX 190 Outboard
      • SPX 210
      • SPX 210 Outboard
      • SPX 230
      • SPX 230 Outboard
      • Sundancer 320
      • Sundancer 320 Outboard
      • Sundancer 370
      • Sundancer 370 Outboard
  • Why Sea Ray

    • Why Buy a Sea Ray
      What makes Sea Ray different
    • Our Legacy
      65+ years on the water
    • Technology
      Innovation in every hull
  • Offers

    • All offers
      Browse current Sea Ray promotions
    • Trade-In Bonus
      Factory-to-dealer trade-in incentives
    • Owners Club Loyalty
      Exclusive pricing for current Sea Ray owners
    • Military & First Responder
      Up to $5,000 off for service members
    • Spring Savings on SDX
      Limited-time April savings on SDX surf and sterndrive
  • Blog
Find a Dealer
Sea Ray

Meticulous Craftsmanship. Effortless Performance.

© 2026 Sea Ray. All rights reserved.

SLX 280 Sterndrive

Mercury MerCruiser power. Premium materials. The ride of a lifetime in 28 feet.

Specifications & Options

Hull dimensions and equipment for this model.

Hull Length (engine up)—
Hull Length (engine down)28' 7" (8.71 m)
Beam Overall9' 2" (2.79 m)
Draft (engine up)—
Draft (engine down)—
Bridge Clearance to Sport Tower—
Bridge Clearance to Windshield—
Maximum Power430 HP (321 kW)
Fuel Capacity110 gal. (416 L)
Freshwater Capacity—
Holding Tank—

Head-turning elegance

Make your ultimate getaway in the Sea Ray SLX 280. Exuding luxury in a single glance, the elegant vessel showcases peak performance, impeccable style, and premium features that awaken your passion for the water. The SLX 280 offers improved seating, convenient storage, and innovative technologies for a blissfully elevated on-water experience with family and friends.

Content image

See the SLX 280 in motion

Watch the SLX 280 stretch its legs, with its Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive, expansive cockpit, and twilight lighting on full display.

More of the SLX 280

Designed to deliver

Engineered touches that make captaining easier and every sunset on the water feel more memorable.

Illuminating Features

LED lights and courtesy lighting from bow to stern. Available LED RGB-W color-changing lighting with the Lighting Bundle, plus a Sea Ray logo projection light when paired with the Power Tower.

Effortless Control & Navigation

Standard dual Digital Dash with 9" Simrad NSX touchscreens, CZone digital switching, Active Trim, Mercury SmartCraft Connect, plus an available inductive charging station.

Sun Coverage

Optional Bimini top or next-generation electric Power Tower with sporty canvas top and extendable sunshade. A manual bow sunshade is also available.

Thrilling sterndrive power

The SLX 280 is propelled by a 350-horsepower Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT engine with a Bravo Three drive. For remarkable performance, the sport boat includes integrated SmartCraft technology and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls.

Content image

The ride of a lifetime

The SLX 280's interior is designed for optimal space, comfort, and functionality. It features deep ergonomic seating, integrated storage areas, and a transom locker and floor compartment for gear. The transom sunpad includes an integrated cooler, and the broad swim platform with an optional submersible step allows easy water access. Up front, a plush U-shaped bow presents a relaxing place for guests to socialize, with an optional anchor bundle (stainless steel anchor, windlass, rope, and chain).

Content image

The Sea Ray promise

Built on 65+ years of marine craftsmanship, every SLX 280 carries a 5-year bow-to-stern factory warranty plus a Limited Lifetime Structural Hull and Deck Warranty to the original owner. Premium materials, ergonomic design, and obsessive attention to detail are standard on every Sea Ray we build.

Ready to find your SLX 280?

Talk to a Sea Ray dealer about lighting bundles, the Power Tower, the anchor bundle, and availability in your area.

Find a dealerBuild & price