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1997 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider For Sale

$35,900
Stock #188840 -
Inactive
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Helm
Starboard Side Windshield Wiper
Bow Seating With Removeable Table
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Helm
Starboard Side Windshield Wiper
Bow Seating With Removeable Table
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Boat Details

Year:
1997
Type:
Power
Brand:
Sea Ray
Category:
Bowriders
Model:
280 Bow Rider
Length (LOA):
27' 6"
Beam:
9' 6"
Draft:
26"
Trailer:
2009 Nextrail Trail Boss
Stock #:
188840
Location:
Union, Illinois
(near Grafton)
Status:
Inactive
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage††
Reason for Selling:
Not using, children are in college...
Engine Details
Count:
2
Year:
1997
Brand:
Mercruiser
Model:
5.7 LX
Size (each):
250 hp
Hours:
85
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
"Excellent Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider with twin mercruisers and new upholstery!"

Great 1997 Sea Ray Two Eighty with twin 5.7 Merc Cruisers (only two owners)! Brand new vinyl on bow seats, never been sat upon, a perfect match to the original vinyl. Full bimini enclosure, bimini top, snap-on cockpit top (like new), and snap-on bow top

. Custom stainless cooler holder on ste...more

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Bow Seating With Removeable Table
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Starboard Side Windshield Wiper
Bow Seating With Removeable Table
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— 4.8 from 140 reviews

1997 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider in Union, Illinois

Stock #188840

Great 1997 Sea Ray Two Eighty with twin 5.7 Merc Cruisers (only two owners)! Brand new vinyl on bow seats, never been sat upon, a perfect match to the original vinyl. Full bimini enclosure, bimini top, snap-on cockpit top (like new), and snap-on bow top

. Custom stainless cooler holder on stern along with Bert's Rod Track System on port and starboard stern sides.

Beautiful robust trailer purchased when the boat was brought north from Florida after the vessel was purchased from a relative.

Bottom-line, Sea Ray quality with abundant storage, and twin engines at a very affordable price.

Information On Condition

The boat is in good condition for its age, in contrast, the trailer appears to be in better condition than similar age comparisons. Graphics and outdrives show cosmetic damage due to age and prior saltwater use.

Approximate boat location: Union, Illinois


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Bow
Port Side
Starboard Side
1997 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider - #$LI_INDEX
1997 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider - #$LI_INDEX
Port Side Bow To Stern
Stern (note Engine Flush At Platform)
Stern Retractable Swim Ladder
Stern
Twin Merc Cruisers
Hull Serial Numbers
Stern With Custom Cooler Holder
Gas Fll
Dual Axle Trailer
Dual Axle Trailer
Spare Trailer Tire
SHUR-SET III Breakaway System
Trailer ID
Engine Hatch
Port Engine And Battery
Fill Tank
Engine Compartment
Starboard Engine Battery
Starboard Engine
Engine 1 Serial Numbers
Engine 2 Serial Numbers
3rd Battery
Battery Management System
Engine Hatch And Port Side Engine Flush
Battery Management System
Port Side Cockpit Storage
Battery Switch And Panel
Stern Seating With Engine Hatch Cushins
Stern Seating Table
Wet Bar And Storage
Wet Bar
Wet Bar Storage
1997 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider - #$LI_INDEX
Port Side Passenger Seat Storage
Helm
Helm
Helm Throttle Controls
Helm Controls
Helm Controls
Stereo
Trim Tab Controls
Helm Guages
Starboard Side Windshield Wiper
Port Side Head Door
Head With Door Storage
Head Storage
Head Sink And Toilet
Cockpit Floor Storage
Cockpit Floor Storage
Bow Door
Bow Door And And Helm Storage Door
Under Helm Storage
Clarion Stereo Amp
Under Helm Storage
Bow Seating With Removeable Table
Bow Storage
Bow Storage
Bow Starboard Drink Holders And Speaker
Bow Storage
Bow Port Side Drink Holders And Speaker
Anchor Locker
Anchor Locker
Anchor Locker And Anchor
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Basic Details
Year:
1997
Type:
Power
Brand:
Sea Ray
Category:
Bowriders
Model:
280 Bow Rider
Length (LOA):
27' 6"
Hours:
85 †
(pleasure cruising)
Stock #:
188840
Location:
Union, Illinois
Storage Status:
Not currently in storage ††
(as of 9/5/2019)
Engine & MechanicalMech.
Count:
2
Year:
1997
Brand:
Mercruiser
Model:
5.7 LX
Hours:
85 †
(pleasure cruising)
Size (each):
250 hp
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Fuel Tank:
127 gals
Propeller:
Stainless Steel
Drive Brand:
Mercruiser
Drive Model:
Alpha One (gen II)
Drive Type:
Stern Drive
Config.:
Inboard/Outboard
Bilge Blower:
Date Impellers Replaced:
Date Of Engine Service:
Engine Alarms:
Engine Flush:
Macerator:
Oil Injected:
Cooler Braket On Stern:
Bert's Tackle Track:
Bilge Pump:
Power Tilt & Trim:
Trim Indicator:
Trim Tab Controls:
Trim Tab Indicator:
Trim Tabs:
Water Tanks:
Carbureted:
Dimensions & Specifications & Specs
Length Overall:
27' 6"
Beam:
9' 6"
Max. Draft:
26"
Weight:
6,400 lbs
NavigationalNav. Equipment
GPS Antenna:
Running Lights:
Sound System:
Compass:
Depth Gauge In Dash:
Navigation Lights:
GPS / Fishfinder:
Lowrance
Deck Features
Transom Seating:
Transom Shower:
Windshield Wipers:
Aft Deck Sun Pad:
Anchor:
Anchor Locker:
Anchor Rode:
Beverage Holders:
Cockpit Faucet:
Cockpit Table:
Cockpit Wet Bar:
Cover - Bow:
Cover - Cockpit:
Hand Rails:
Storage:
Cockpit Seating:
Full Enclosure:
Passenger Seat:
Ski Tow Eyes:
Steering Wheel:
Swim Ladder:
Bimini:
Bolster Seat:
Sun Pad-bow:
Convertible
Cleats - Fixed:
6
Safety EquipmentEquip.
Grab Rails:
Fire Suppression System:
Fume Detector:
Gas Detector:
ElectricalElec. Components
12 V DC Outlets:
Cockpit Lighting:
Courtesy Lights:
Fuel Gauge:
Horn:
Hour Meter:
Speedometer:
AC Electric Panel:
Battery Converter:
Battery Switch:
Battery Tender:
Circuit Breaker:
Circuit Breaker Panel:
Electronic Ignition:
Fuse Panel:
Oil Pressure Gauge:
Stereo:
Storage Locker Lights:
Number Of Batteries:
3
Trailer IncludedIncl.
Included:
Yes
Year:
2009
Brand:
Nextrail
Model:
Trail Boss
Material:
Alluminum
# Axles:
2
# Brakes:
2
Brake Type:
Electric Drum
Spare Tire:
Yes
Breakaway Hitch:
Yes
Our company makes no claim of road worthiness of trailer. If not maintained adequately, it may not be fit for travel. We recommend a thorough inspection prior to purchase.
Accommodations & Passengers
Pass. Capacity:
12
Water Capacity:
24 gals
Waste Capacity:
20 gals
Generator:
No
Air Conditioning:
No
Non-Smoking:
Pet-Free:
Head:
Wet Bar:
Cabin Lighting:
Shower:
Stern
Carpet-snap In:
Snaps/no Carpet
ConstructionConst. Features
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Hull Shape:
Deep Vee
Exterior Color:
White/gold, Brown
Interior Color:
White/gold
Gel Coat:
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