The 290 is Sea Ray?s largest bow rider that offers an enormous amount of seating space. She?s a practical sport boat that you?ll enjoy driving, playing, and entertaining aboard.The 290 SLX has seating for ten passengers to sit comfortably. She has a stowaway cockpit table for entertaining that can be stored when underway. The cockpit also offers an entertainment center with refrigerator, wet bar, and glass storage. She offers a large enclosed fiberglass head compartment that you and your guests will appreciate. In addition there are two storage compartments aft that are great for lines, fenders and other gear. The 290 has custom instrumentation, power steering, Cd system with waterpoof speakers and plenty more. She is powered by a pair of Merc 350 Mags and runs well.Please click the link below (see under +Resource Links) to see more detailed pictures of this boat.The 290 SLX has sleek lines and smooth curves reflecting how far bow riders have come in design and style. This updated styling is a welcome sight out on the water or at any dock. The 29? 6? length and 9?8? beam give the boat a solid ?big boat? ride while still keeping to the nimble bow rider appeal. At the bow there?s room for a spot light and an anchor roller and a windlass feeding to a sizable anchor locker. The bow seating is really more of a bow lounge with plenty of room to stretch out on the dual front seats or convert it with an insert to make one big sun pad. Beneath each seat is a storage locker for dry gear and dedicated storage for cockpit tables. There?s also an insulated cooler that?s perfect for beverages and snacks of all types.The helm resembles that of a fine luxury car with a burlewood dash, finely crafted gauges and meters, and a Euro style tilt steering wheel. Unique to Sea Ray is this compact electronic keypad with lighted ISO symbols for easy operation of other twelve v circuits and all accessories are conveniently grouped on two ergonomically friendly keypads. Operational controls are perfectly placed for easy navigation and the helm seat features a flip up thigh rise bolster for added comfort and navigation as well. Just opposite the helm is this neatly hidden private lockable enclosed head with sink making any day out on the water much more enjoyable for all aboard. The compartment is quite roomy and is nicely finished. Just aft of the head is a fore and aft facing double jump seat with the aft seat being perfect for a spotter to keep the captain informed.The cockpit is perfect for entertaining thanks to the wet bar with sink and faucet, trash receptacle, and storage cabinet with a handy bottle rack. The crew will be comfortable in the U-shaped cockpit lounge that stimulates conversation and there?s even a removable table for snacks and drinks that also inserts up in the bow lounge. Beneath the seating are large storage compartments for gear and lines and there?s even dedicated table storage in the bow. The center section of the aft lounge doubles as a transom door making access to the swim platform much easier. The large swim platform has a concealed stainless steel swim ladder and gas assisted yacht style fender storage compartments that are hidden in the Euro style transom. The extended platform is huge.Engine access is easy through this floor hatch in the cockpit. This 290 has MerCruiser 350 MAG engines coupled to a Bravo 1 outdrives. There?s plenty of room around the engine to easily complete the maintenance schedule and all fills are within easy reach.The 290 has the ability to handle rough weather or chop thanks in part to the 7200 pound dry weight and the 21 degree dead rise at the stern. Her length of 29?6? and beam of 9?8? make her very nimble and easy to handle tracking very well through turns and at high speed. Even docking is easy thanks to the power assisted steering. She will top off near 53 and cruise all day at 38 mph.If you need room to carry the family, friends and gear, but still want something that will perform, here ya go. No trailer is included, but new or used can be found. This 290 is in Ft Myers and ready for you.
