About this yacht
1998 Sea Ray 280 Bowrider – Freshwater, Single-Owner, Professionally Maintained
This freshwater-only, single-owner 1998 Sea Ray 280 BR has been professionally maintained and carefully cared for since new. As one of the most sought-after big-water bowriders built by Sea Ray, the 280 offers exceptional stability, performance, and comfort in a versatile 28-foot platform—perfect for family outings, cruising, tubing, or full days on the lake.
Kept at a full-service marina and serviced consistently, this boat stands out thanks to its documented maintenance history and recent upgrades.
Key Features & Highlights:
MerCruiser Single Engine with Bravo 3 Outdrive
Known for excellent handling, strong low-end torque, and smooth shifting performance.
1,073 freshwater hours – professionally serviced
Features Include:
- New carpet recently installed
- New bimini top with full enclosure
- Spacious open bow with deep cockpit seating – classic Sea Ray comfort throughout
- Large swim platform with integrated ladder
- Captain’s chairs, rear bench seating, and generous bow seating
- Abundant storage throughout
- Full marina service history
Currently stored at Green Turtle Bay – convenient for inspections and test drives
This 280 BR delivers the ideal combination of size, power, and comfort for big-water performance while remaining family-friendly and easy to enjoy. A well-maintained freshwater example with recent updates like this is becoming increasingly hard to find.
* The vessel does not come with a trailer.
Specification
- Builder
- Sea Ray
- Model
- 280 Bow Rider
- Year
- 1998
- Length overall
- 27′
- Beam
- 9′
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Engines
- 1 × Gas/Petrol
- Engine hours
- 1072
- Fuel capacity
- 127 gal
- Water capacity
- 24 gal
- Drive
- Stern Drive
Particulars and photography supplied by the listing broker and believed correct, but not guaranteed. Jeff will verify anything that matters to your decision.
