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1997 Sea Ray 280 Sun Sport

motor used Listed 20 days ago
£13,671
via TheYachtMarket
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Specifications

Make Sea Ray
Year 1997
Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
Beam 2.90m
Draft 0.98m
Hull Material grp
Engine 2 x Mercruiser 5.7L LX Alpha One Gen II, 250hp each, 800 hours
Fuel Type petrol
Engine Hours 800
Engine Make MerCruiser
Engine Model 5.7L
Engine Power 250 hp

Market Position

Priced below 88% of similar listings

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Description




Stock #256667ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!Very Nice Solid, Dry and Clean Boat.Located in Bridgewater, Mass, this Sea Ray 280 Sun Sport is a great mid-cabin express cruiser! Powered by twin 250hp Mercruiser 5.7L LX engines, Alpha One Gen II outdrives. Her Deep-Vee hull will allow you to cut through the chop!The 280 has lots of space with seating for 8 people and a roomy cockpit with its 9 1/2 foot beam.Step below, and you'll find a comfortable cabin with a U-shaped dinette around a convertible table that makes it into a huge V-berth. An enclosed head with a vacuum flush toilet is to starboard, and a small galley counter is to port. A realistically-sized hanging locker is aft, within easy reach of the cockpit.Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this Sea Ray!While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.We have several more Regal, Bayliner, Chaparral, and Rinker vessels for sale. If you're in the Boston, Worcester, Providence, or Cambridge areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other express cruiser options we have locally that may meet your needs.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at 001 (469) 844-2628 to discuss this vessel today.





Owner's Comment
Upgraded: anchor, re-upholstered rear couch, jet head toilet and shower, both water pumps and water pump housings were replaced on engines, gear cables replaced. 3 batteries.COMES WITH:Bimini top, sonar, ship to shore radio, wet bar, stereo and CD player with speakers throughout the vessel.CONDITION & CONCERNS:GOOD things to mention: No cracks or fading on any seats, and very clean throughout.Also a swim platform with a shower for rinsing off.CONCERNS to mention: Has a power issue with Garmin and refrigerator not working.



Change History

1 event tracked

New listing appeared

via TheYachtMarket

2 weeks ago

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15% (£2,051)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£134
£11,620 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £17
Maintenance £27
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £628/mo
True Monthly Cost
£762
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 18% Running costs 82%
Total Interest
£4,498
Total Cost (finance)
£18,169

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Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

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