Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard 2023 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard 2023 vs Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 250 hp for the Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard 2023 and 250 hp for the Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard 2023 and Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.50 ft
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length - Feet31.5
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches378
Length overall - Inches384
Beam9.00 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.20 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement8053.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model250 Verado
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepower250 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model250 Verado
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity20
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower