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Sundancer Series

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Sea Ray’s Sundancer® line of sport cruisers and cabin cruisers allows everyone who steps aboard to live the legacy of Sea Ray. Meticulously crafted, luxuriously appointed and infused with next-generation technologies, every Sundancer boat promises ultimate driveability and boundless enjoyment on the water.

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SLX Series

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With head-turning elegance, athletic design and powerful propulsion, Sea Ray SLX® boats shine. Luxurious comfort, high-end finishes, innovative conveniences and touchscreen interfaces allow you to host friends and family in elevated style.

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SDX Series

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Get ready for adventure without compromise when you step aboard Sea Ray’s SDX® line of boats. With capacity, comfort and capability in one package, SDX boats deliver maximum enjoyment for a perfect day on the water. 

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SPX Series

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The Sea Ray SPX® series is designed to be noticed. SPX bowrider and runabout boats cater to your family’s idea of fun, with every detail delivering both beauty and performance. Even better, they are easy to tow and store.    

The information provided is for general informational purposes only.  This information is based on the author’s personal experience and does not constitute financial or legal advice.  You should consult with a professional and/or conduct your own independent research to verify any information in this post prior to making a financial decision or otherwise.

A family boat should give you room to enjoy the day together, with practical features that make time aboard more comfortable for children and adults. Across our 19-40-foot lineup, Sea Ray offers premium fiberglass boats with outboard, sterndrive and surf propulsion options. The right model and configuration can add shade, an onboard head, easy reboarding and space for family recreation.

Shade for Family Days on the Water
For families spending long days aboard, shade is one of the first features to compare. On select SPX, SDX and most SLX models, available Bimini tops can be deployed or taken down quickly, giving your family a welcome break from the sun. Selected models also offer watersports towers with built-in Bimini tops.

For more integrated coverage, the SLX 350 sterndrive and outboard, SLX 360 outboard, and SLX 400 sterndrive and outboard have hard tops with available electronically retractable SureShade awnings over the aft section. Available bow shade options can extend coverage forward, which is useful when children want time out of the sun without leaving the boat.

The key comparison is coverage, not simply the word “Bimini.” Confirm whether the selected configuration shades the cockpit, aft seating and bow, and whether the top is standard or optional.

 

Onboard Heads for Young Children

For an all-day family outing, an onboard head gives children and adults a convenient alternative to returning to shore. All but Sea Ray’s most compact models, the SPX 190 and SPX 210, have an available Porta-Potti or VacuFlush head. Most SLX models and Sundancer cabin cruisers have heads as a standard feature.

A Porta-Potti can suit families looking for a flexible option on an applicable model. A VacuFlush head can provide a more integrated onboard arrangement. The specific head, privacy arrangement and equipment depend on the model and selected configuration, so review the exact boat before making a decision.

For families seeking an overnight-capable boat, Sundancer® combines day-boating features with overnight accommodations. Its cabin-cruiser layout can make longer outings more manageable when privacy and time aboard matter as much as open-air recreation.

Swim Steps for Easier Reboarding

After swimming, children need a practical way to get back aboard. On applicable Sea Ray sterndrive models, an available submersible swim step lowers into the water so swimmers can sit close to the boat before climbing back aboard. Smaller models use a manual step, while larger models may offer an electronic version.

Sea Ray sterndrive boats use Mercury® MerCruiser® engines. Confirm the swim-platform and swim-step equipment for the specific sterndrive model and configuration you are considering.

Watersports Towers, Pylons, and Tow Points

Sea Ray deck boats, sport boats and bowriders offer watersports equipment suited to family recreation, with ski tow eyes or pylons depending on the method of power. Available towers can add a higher tow point and integrated Bimini coverage on applicable models.

On SPX models, available forward-swept towers can be lowered for storage or areas with limited clearance. SDX deck boat models offer available watersports towers with white or black Bimini tops that can be manually lowered. The SLX 260 and SLX 280 have optional electronically lowerable watersports towers with Bimini tops, while the SLX 310 has an available ski-tow-equipped hard top.

If your family plans to combine tubing or watersports with shaded cruising, compare the tow system and shade arrangement together. A tower-mounted Bimini can cover the cockpit while the bow may require a separate shade option.

Choosing a Sea Ray for Your Family

For maximum integrated shade on a family sport boat, begin with the SLX 350, SLX 360 or SLX 400 and review the hardtop, electronically retractable SureShade and available bow shade options. For a family deck boat with Bimini coverage and watersports flexibility, compare SDX models with an available watersports tower and Bimini top. SPX models offer a more compact option with available Bimini tops and selected tower configurations.

For an onboard head, start by confirming whether the selected model supports an available Porta-Potti or VacuFlush head. Most SLX models and Sundancer cabin cruisers include a head as standard equipment, while the SPX 190 and SPX 210 are the compact models without an available head in the lineup.

Your best family configuration depends on how you spend the day: shade coverage for extended time aboard, a head for longer outings, a swim step for easier reboarding, or a tower for watersports. Review the exact model, equipment package and intended use with an authorized Sea Ray dealer.

This is for general information purposes only. Your use or reliance on any of the information provided is solely at your own risk. Under no circumstance will we have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any of the information provided.

This website does not provide financial or legal advice.  The information available on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.  You should consult with the appropriate professionals prior to making any financial decisions.  YOUR USE OR RELIANCE ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Options and features mentioned subject to change. Please confirm availability of all accessories and equipment with an authorized Sea Ray dealer. 

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