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Sea Ray

Meticulous Craftsmanship. Effortless Performance.

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SLX 280 Outboard

Twin Mercury Verado power. Joystick Piloting. Modern, athletic design built for effortless captaining.

Specifications & Options

Hull dimensions and equipment for this model.

Hull Length (engine up)—
Hull Length (engine down)28' 6" (8.69 m)
Beam Overall9' 2" (2.79 m)
Draft (engine up)—
Draft (engine down)—
Bridge Clearance to Sport Tower—
Bridge Clearance to Windshield—
Maximum Power600 HP (447 kW) — twin Mercury Verado
Fuel Capacity110 gal. (416 L)
Freshwater Capacity—
Holding Tank—

Head-turning elegance

With head-turning elegance, the stylish Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard offers a modern and athletic design along with powerful propulsion and innovative amenities that elevate the boating experience. Showcasing more room, improved seating, and seamless storage, the SLX 280 Outboard is luxuriously outfitted for any adventure with friends and family. The U-shaped bow creates a spot for socializing, the next-generation Power Tower provides sun coverage, and the expanded cockpit features plush, inviting comforts. Everything aboard is optimized for space and function, so you can focus on fun.

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See the SLX 280 Outboard in motion

Watch the SLX 280 Outboard from bow to stern, with twin Mercury Verados, the U-shaped bow, and the next-generation Power Tower on full display.

More of the SLX 280 Outboard

Designed to deliver

Engineered touches that make captaining easier, longer days more comfortable, and every sunset on the water brighter.

Next-Generation Power Tower

Optional electrically lowered/raised Power Tower with sleek design, sporty canvas top, and an extendable sunshade. Swiveling wakeboard racks available for watersports.

Dazzling Lights

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

Captaining Made Easy

Standard Dual Digital Dash with 9" Simrad touchscreens (upgradable to 12"), Mercury engine data, Active Trim, CZone digital switching, and a Fusion stereo system at the helm.

Superior performance

For unrivaled performance, the SLX 280 Outboard is equipped with legendary propulsion from Mercury Marine. The sport boat is powered by standard twin Mercury 250 Verado outboard engines with Joystick Piloting and SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS).

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Spaces reimagined

The SLX 280 Outboard showcases an expanded cockpit redesigned for added luxury, improved function, and more room. Deeper seats promote ergonomics and comfort while seamless storage areas, like the transom locker and cockpit floor compartment, keep gear secure when not in use. The transom sunpad features an integrated cooler conveniently located underneath the seat. The cockpit can also be upgraded with a drawer-style refrigerator and an end table equipped with a wireless charging station.

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The Sea Ray promise

Built on 65+ years of marine craftsmanship, every SLX 280 Outboard 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 Outboard?

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

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