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2008 Sea Ray 255 Sundancer

motor used Listed 20 days ago
£39,000
via TheYachtMarket
Get Report £19.99

Specifications

Make Sea Ray
Year 2008
Length 26.7ft (8.1m)
Beam 2.57m
Draft 0.99m
Hull Material grp
Engine Mercruiser 260 HK 5.0 MPI Inboard, approx. 340 hours
Fuel Type petrol
Engine Hours 340
Engine Make MerCruiser
Drive Type shaft
Bow Thruster Yes
Autopilot Yes

Equipment & Extras

Engine
1 x Mercruiser 260 HK 5.0 MPI Inboard
Length overall
8.15 metres
Number of berths
4
Number of cabins
2
  • Bow thruster
  • Electric windlass
  • Trim tabs
  • Cockpit Bimini
  • Garmin navigation suite
  • Autopilot
  • Dual Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro touch-screens
  • New upholstery
  • Copper-coated hull

Market Position

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Description





Marketing Description We are pleased to present a Sea Ray 255 Sun Dancer 2008. Well equipped with bow thruster, electric windlass at helm, trim tabs, cockpit Bimini plus much more. Fitted with a Mercruiser 260 inboard this boat is perfect for a family, cruising, towing or enjoying on berth. Copper coated Dec 2023. This boat has just benefitted from a recent engine rebuild and drives, invoices available, thousands spent! Don't miss out book a viewing now!
Mechanical Mercruiser 260 HK 5.0 MPIPetrol inboard3 Bladed propellerServiced December 2023Engine hours circa 340Bow thrusterRecent works 2025:Complete rebuild to driveNew starter motorNew piston rings and engine rebuildFuel lines cleared
Electrical 3x new 12v batteries
240V plugs in interior
Shore power with cable
Clarion Marine CMD5 radio with remote control handset
Climma heater Vega MK3

Navigation Garmin GPS map 526s
Navigational lights
Garmin VHF
2X Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro touch-screens with up-to-date maps
Autopilot
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Deck Anchor and chain
Fenders and warps
Cockpit cushions
Bimini and sun canopy
Rotating bolster seat
Boarding ladder
Drink holders
All new Seadeck PU teak decking

Canvas Bimini and sun awning
Storage cover

Accommodation The Sea Ray 255 offers comfortable accommodation both on deck and below.
A spacious saloon with surround seating and good sized table in the bow with a well equipped galley positioned to the port side to include; gas hob, microwave cooker, fridge, stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer tap.
Compact heads to the starboard side with electric flush Jabsco marine toilet, hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap.
Double aft berth beneath cockpit
New carpeting throughout
New upholstery (interior and exterior) and new mattresses
On deck the 255 offers a rotating bolster seat with offering great visibility from the helm along with forward facing passenger seat. Large aft bench seat with the ability to convert to rear facing perfect for spotting when towing.
Construction GRP Hull
Window with split walk through
Tech deck in cockpit and swim platform
Extended swim platform
Stainless steel grab rails and cleats
Copper-coated hull December 2023
New anodes Dec 2023








Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.








Change History

1 event tracked

New listing appeared

via TheYachtMarket

2 weeks ago

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15% (£5,850)
10% 50%
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Monthly Finance Payment
£383
£33,150 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £49
Maintenance £72
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £704/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,087
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 35% Running costs 65%
Total Interest
£12,833
Total Cost (finance)
£51,833

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Conwy Marina, United Kingdom

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