The fun machine.
by Kevin Koenig
Boating is all about having fun on the water with friends and family.
Photos Courtesy of Sea Ray
Sea Ray acutely understands this and has been building boats with the express purpose in mind for quite some time. The latest fun machine from the Knoxville, Tennessee, boat-building giant is the SDX 250 (and her sister, the SDX 250 Surf). These models blend exciting performance with a level of onboard comfort that is hard to beat in this size and class.
“Following the successful redesign of the SDX 270 earlier this year, we’re thrilled to launch the new SDX 250 and SDX 250 Surf,” says Keith Yunger, Sea Ray president. “Both boats present space, storage and amenities to deliver endless adventure. Also, the SDX 250 Surf represents a brand-new 25-foot addition to our surf lineup, complementing the recent introduction of the SDX 270 Surf.”
The 250 takes advantage of its sizable beam to offer space and comfort to all its guests. It has comfortable L-shape seating at the transom, as well as multiple adjustable seating configurations throughout the boat. It also has an integrated cooler system to offer refreshingly cold drinks to all aboard — particularly useful if you’ve just had a good workout surfing the boat’s wake. A large helm seat and companion seat have movable backrests. Each seat is protected from the wind by a sleek, curved windshield that helps with visibility. Options in the cockpit include a table and inductive charging stations to make sure your phone is never out of juice.
This Sea Ray has a standard 300-hp Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT engine with a Bravo Three drive, SmartCraft technology and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls. The standard model is set up with sterndrives, while the Surf model has a forward-facing Bravo Four S drive with contra-rotating props to create the easily surfable wakes.
However you choose to configure the SDX 250, one thing is for sure, your days spent on the water will be filled with action-packed good times.
Specifications
- LOA: 25’2″
- Beam: 8’6″
- Dry Weight: 6,629 lbs.
- Fuel Capacity: 65 gals.
- Water Capacity: 12 gals.
- Std. Power: Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo Three with DTS
- Base MSRP: $133,850
- Website: searay.com
DEALERS
- B&E Marine
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