Sea Ray

1998 Sea Ray 280 Bow Rider

"Patty Ann"

1998280 Bow Rider
Pre-OwnedPower
$23,500 USD
$32,929 CAD
Grand Rivers, Kentucky, United States
28'Length
1998Year
9' 6"Beam
Gas/PetrolFuel

Key Specifications

Length28' (27' 6" LOA)
Beam9' 6"
Draft3' 5"
Year1998
CategoryBowrider, Bay Boats
TypePower
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeGas/Petrol

Weight & Displacement

Dry Weight6,400 lbs

Tank Capacities

Fuel127 gal
Fresh Water24 gal

Highlights & Features

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.

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.



DH Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by YACHTS360. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Propulsion

Engine 1Mercury Mercruiser 454 MAG
TypeInboard/OutboardFuelGas/Petrol00Hours1,072

Registration

HIN/IMOSERT3966E898

Full Details

Disclaimer

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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