2003 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer For Sale

2003 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer for Sale: Versatile Cruiser in Harbor Springs, Michigan

Effortless Cruising and Socializing

The 2003 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, available for sale, is the perfect blend of performance and comfort, designed for both cruising and socializing. With a sleek profile and spacious layout, this express cruiser invites you to enjoy sunny days on the water or relaxing evenings at the dock. The well-appointed interior and practical features make it an ideal choice for weekend getaways or day trips with family and friends.

Comfortable Accommodations and Functional Layout

Inside, the 280 Sundancer features a thoughtfully designed layout with a cozy cabin that accommodates up to four guests overnight. The vessel includes a double bed and a second double bed, ensuring comfort for everyone on board. The wet head shower provides convenience for freshening up after a day of fun in the sun, making this cruiser a great option for extended outings.

Performance and Handling

Powered by twin MerCruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha 1 engines, the 280 Sundancer delivers impressive performance with a top speed of 35 knots. With 300 engine hours, this vessel has been well maintained and is ready for new adventures. The sterndrive configuration ensures responsive handling and maneuverability, whether you're navigating busy marinas or cruising along scenic coastlines.

Specifications - 2003 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer

• Builder: Sea Ray
• Model: 280 Sundancer
• Year: 2003
• Location: Harbor Springs, Michigan
• Length: 31 feet
• Engines: Twin MerCruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha 1 (220 HP each)
• Top Speed: 35 knots
• Accommodations: 4 total berths, 1 head
• Beam: 9.42 feet
• Draft: 3.25 feet
• Dry Weight: 8,630 lbs

Top Features:

• Fixed swim platform for easy water access
• Electric anchor for effortless anchoring
• Outdoor shower for rinsing off after swimming
• VHF radio for communication while at sea
• Microwave for convenient meal preparation
• TV for entertainment on board
• Carbon monoxide alarm for safety
• Bow thruster for enhanced maneuverability

Up for sale is a beautiful 2003 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, one of the most popular pocket cruisers ever built. Perfect for day cruising with friends or weekend getaways with the family, this boat perfectly balances sleek styling, sporty performance, and comfortable accommodations. It has been a fresh water vessel that has been properly maintained and is ready for its next owner. The canvas cockpit enclosure was replaced two years ago and shows like new. Less than 300 hours of use on her upgraded twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI (220 HP) engines with Alpha stern drives.

Hull and Deck Features

• Anchor chute with windlass, rope, chain, and foot switches at bow
• Stainless steel bow and stern eyes
• Stainless steel bow rail with welded stanchions
• 8 Stainless steel cleats 8" thru-bolted
• Black/Gold color scheme
• Deck fill plates
• 2 Brass-threaded Garboard drain plugs
• Arctic White gelcoat
• 2 Stainless steel transom handrails
• 20" x 20" deck hatch/vent, translucent with locks and sky screen cover
• Removable stern light
• Stainless steel navigation lights
• Stainless steel port lights (4 opening)
• PVC rub rail with stainless steel insert
• Anchor storage with gas-assisted hatch
• Transom wall storage for fenders and gear
• Extended swim platform with concealed stainless steel three-step ladder and grab handle
• Integral engine room vent system
• Tempered/tinted curved glass windshield with walk-thru and stainless steel supports
• Starboard windshield wiper

Cockpit Features

• 7 Beverage holders
• Snap-in carpet liner
• Carry-on cooler with designated storage
• Fiberglass cabin entry door with integral steps (sliding and lockable)
• Transom door
• Fiberglass self-bailing floor liner
• Gas-assisted engine room hatch
• Indirect lighting
• 12V accessory outlet
• 120V outlet GFI protected
• Aft bench seat (foldaway)
• Aft facing seating with fold-down sun pad - port
• Bucket seating with swivel, slider, flip-up bolster and rotocast shell - helm
• Lounger seating with forward facing backrest - port
• Molded fiberglass Sport Spoiler with overhead lighting
• Molded in boarding steps
• Side panel storage
• Cockpit table
• Wet bar with sink, faucet with pullout sprayer, built-in insulated cooler, beverage holders, stainless steel handrail and storage below

Cabin Features

• Carbon monoxide monitor
• Deep pile carpet
• Sunbrella carpet runners
• 12V lighting
• 120V outlets GFI protected
• Accent pillows
• Clarion Stereo AM/FM single CD with 6-disc CD changer, amplifier, speakers (6) and digital cockpit remote control
• Cherry wood interior package Formica cabinets

Dinette:

• Filler cushions with dedicated storage
• Opposing dinette with storage below - converts to bed
• Drawer storage
• Gunwale cabinet storage
• Dinette table with Corian surface

Galley:

• Molded fiberglass countertop with Granite colored gelcoat, sink, faucet, and Corian sink cover
• Stainless steel handrail
• Dual-voltage lighting 120V/12V
• 120V Microwave
• 12V accessory outlet
• Dual-voltage refrigerator 120V/12V
• Upper and lower storage
• Recessed single-burner butane stove with Corian cover
• Under step trash receptacle

V-Berth:

• Privacy curtain
• Filler cushions with dedicated storage
• Hanging locker - port
• Mirrored rope locker forward bulkhead
• V-berth seating with storage below, converts to bed
• Cabinet storage with shelf - starboard
• Gunwale storage cabinets
• V-berth table with Corian surface and designated storage

Mid-Stateroom:

• Double bunk
• Privacy curtain
• Cabinet storage with mirrored door
• Sliding window with screen

Head:

• Stainless steel handrail
• VacuFlush head
• Enclosed head - full fiberglass with shower and curtain
• Mirror
• Medicine cabinet storage
• Upper shelf storage with stainless steel rail
• Vanity with sink, faucet with pullout sprayer and storage below

Technical

Control Station:

• Engine alarms - oil and water (audible)
• High water alarms - bilge and cabin
• Compass
• Horn
• Custom Sea Ray instrumentation, backlit with low-glare Blue night lighting and stainless steel bezels
• High gloss Burl instrument panel
• Shift and throttle levers with power trim switch
• Power assisted steering
• Tilt steering wheel
• Wood accent steering wheel
• Illuminated waterproof switch panels electronic with ISO symbols
• Power trim and tilt

Electronics:

• Lowrance 3500 depth sounder
• Icom IC-M412 VHF radio
• Bow-thruster with joystick controller
• Trim tabs
• Remote spotlight

Electrical System:

• 120V/60 Cycle battery charger/converter
• Dual battery switch
• Battery trays with mounts
• Waterproof breaker panels
• Galvanic isolator
• DC main breaker panel
• AC main distribution panel
• Shore power, 30 amp/120V/60 cycle with cord
• Color coded wiring with chafe protection

Engine Room:

• 12V automatic bilge pumps (high water, 1 bilge, 1 cabin)
• 2 12V bilge blowers
• Remote oil filter
• Automatic fire suppression with manual pull
• Gel-coated engine room
• Insulated engine room
• 12V lighting

Fuel System:

• USCG Type A-1 fuel lines
• Fuel tank with anti-siphon valve and electric sending unit

Water System:

• Freshwater washdown spigot
• Pressure water system with 12V pump
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• 120V 6-gallon water heater with exchanger
• Dockside water inlet
• 28 gallon water tank

Waste System:

• VacuFlush head system
• Head holding tank level indicator
• 28 gallon holding tank with dockside pumpout
• Sump box with automatic pump

Included Options and Extras

• Full canvas/isenglass bimini top and cockpit camper package (only 2 years old and in great condition)
• Gel-coated dash in Tan
• 9" TV/VCR combo, dual voltage 120V/12V with dockside inlet and antenna
• Windlass, rope, chain with foot switches
• 5" spotlight remote controlled
• Butane single burner stove