Beautiful Sea Ray 280 Sundancer — Turn-Key, Meticulously Maintained & Ready to Explore
Beautiful Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, offering an ideal combination of comfort, performance, and versatility for cruising the Gulf Islands and exploring the spectacular waters around Vancouver Island.
At 31 ft overall with a 9.5 ft beam, the 280 Sundancer has an exceptionally practical layout for a boat of this size. She is large enough to comfortably accommodate family and friends, yet remains very manageable to handle and is a pleasure to operate. Whether you’re heading out for the afternoon, enjoying a weekend away, or spending longer periods aboard, the Sundancer gives you the space and amenities to make boating easy and enjoyable.
The enclosed cabin provides a comfortable retreat when the weather changes, while air conditioning makes warm summer nights aboard considerably more enjoyable. The VacuFlush head adds convenience and practicality for extended cruising. There is also plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy meals together, making this a boat that works equally well for family adventures, entertaining friends, or simply getting away for the weekend.
Performance is another highlight. Twin fuel-injected MerCruiser 5.0L (350 cu in) engines produce 260 HP each and are paired with Bravo 3 stern drives and stainless-steel duo counter-rotating propellers. The result is confident handling, excellent maneuverability, and a maximum speed of approximately 36 knots (42 mph). With twin engines and counter-rotating props, she is particularly enjoyable around the dock and in close quarters.
Both engines have approximately 1,070 hours. The boat was professionally surveyed at 1,050 hours in September 2025, providing prospective buyers with the added confidence of a recent survey. Surprisingly low fuel consumption! We averaged 7 GPH the past several years.
For longer adventures, the Kohler generator provides onboard power and adds another level of independence and comfort. The Mercury Air Floor tender with 2 HP Honda outboard is also included, giving you an easy way to explore shallow coves, beaches, and destinations where the big boat can’t go.
One of the greatest advantages of this boat is that she is truly turn-key. The current owner has taken exceptional care of her, with regular servicing overseen by a fastidious owner who has clearly taken pride in keeping the boat properly maintained. Much of what you need to start enjoying the boat is already aboard.
The boat also comes with assumable moorage at North Saanich Marina, in a fantastic slip — a significant added benefit and one less thing for the next owner to arrange.
If you’re looking for a well-equipped, comfortable and capable cruiser that is ready to take you exploring rather than become another project, this Sea Ray 280 Sundancer deserves a close look.
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A fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-equipped Sea Ray Sundancer with the comfort, performance and equipment to start enjoying our beautiful local waters immediately.