2001 Sea Ray Sundancer 280

Those looking for a small mid-cabin cruiser will find a lot to like in the 2001 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer. The styling is crisp and the interior makes the most out of available space with berths for four adults (and two kids), decent headroom, a full galley, and a V-berth that converts into a second dinette.

Built on a deep-V hull with a moderate beam and an integrated swim platform, the Sundancer’s curved radar arch is an appealing design touch that’s showing up on a good many express boats these days. The single-level cockpit is arranged with a sun pad opposite the helm, an aft-facing bench seat, wet bar, and a retractable rear bench seat that folds up into the transom when it’s necessary to get into the engine compartment. A large storage locker is built into the transom, and molded steps at the helm provide easy access to the walk-through windshield.

Powered by twin 210HP MerCruiser 4.3L Vortec V-6 (460 hours) with counter rotating sterndrives and Mirage SS three blade props. The 280 Sundancer will comfortably cruise in the 20s with top speed approaching 40 knots.