The Sea Ray SDX 290 is a bowrider that redefines luxury and performance in the boating world. This 29-foot vessel is designed to accommodate up to 17 people, making it perfect for social gatherings and family outings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the SDX 290 features a spacious cockpit and a comfortable bow area, ensuring every guest enjoys the journey. The helm is equipped with cutting-edge technology, providing the captain with full control and advanced navigation systems for a seamless boating experience. Under the hood, the SDX 290 is powered by a robust MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT engine, delivering impressive performance and reliability. Optional twin engines are available for those seeking even greater power and speed. With a focus on versatility, the SDX 290 offers multiple seating arrangements and ample storage to accommodate various water activities, from lounging to watersports. The boat’s sleek design is complemented by premium upholstery and finishes, reflecting Sea Ray’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Safety is paramount, with features like a deep-V hull for stability and a swim platform with a ladder for easy water access. Whether you’re cruising along the coastline or anchored in a secluded bay, the Sea Ray SDX 290 ensures a luxurious and exhilarating experience on the water.
Length
8.9M
Beam
2.7M
Draft
0.9M
Day Guests
17
Sleeping
0
Cabin
0
Cruise Speed
25KT
Max Speed
40KT
Fuel
378L
Range
230NM
Engine
MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT
Option 1
Twin MerCruiser® 4.5L MPI
Option 2
Twin MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI
Naval
Sea Ray Design Team
Exterior
Sea Ray Design Team
Interior
Sea Ray Design Team
New Starting From
€135,000
High Price Brokerage
€120,000
Low Price Brokerage
€95,000
She comes onto plane quickly and settles into a steady, flat running attitude.
The standard MerCruiser 6.2L sterndrive gives her a comfortable cruising speed of 25 knots and a top end of 40 knots, while twin 4.5 litre or twin 6.2 litre options step up the acceleration for owners who want more urgency underway. A 21 degree transom deadrise keeps the ride settled through lake and bay chop, and digital throttle and shift make the handling consistent regardless of which engine is fitted. With 378 litres of fuel carried, she offers a 230 nautical mile range, enough for a long weekend of running between anchorages without a refuel.
The beam runs forward further than convention suggests it should, and that is deliberate.
Rather than taper sharply to a point, the bow squares off to widen the forward cockpit considerably, a shift that defines her profile as much as it does her seating. A sweeping sheerline and sculpted console carry Sea Ray’s sporting language through the hull, while deep freeboard and stainless grab rails give the silhouette a settled, purposeful stance. Twin consoles with forward facing backrests fold into the wraparound seating, so the exterior design reads as one continuous shape from bow to transom rather than a boat with an afterthought forward section. At rest or underway, she looks considerably larger than her 8.9 metres.
Seventeen guests was the brief, and every inch of the deck earns its place in meeting it.
Forward, the squared off bow holds a genuine wraparound lounge rather than a narrow sun pad, while aft facing lounges over the engine compartment convert the cockpit for watersports prep or relaxed time at anchor. The captain’s seat and its companion to port are both double width, with backrests that swing to face aft and turn the cockpit into a conversation area once the engines are off. A foldaway step to port eases boarding and unloading, and a roomy head tucked into the port console is a genuine amenity rather than a token one. Hinged cushions throughout open onto generous storage below.
A wet bar to starboard puts the social centre of the boat right behind the helm.
Paired with a love seat and finished to match the rest of the cockpit, it turns a running day into an afternoon at anchor without anyone needing to move far. A Fusion stereo system comes standard, and well equipped instrumentation at the helm keeps the captain informed without clutter. Below the sun pad and seating, storage has been worked hard, with lockers for gear, a compartment for pedestal tables, and sensible access to the boat’s systems when maintenance is due. It is a layout built for entertaining first, with the performance to match whenever the throttle opens up.
Built entirely in house, the SDX 290 is a complete Sea Ray proposition.
She measures 8.9 metres overall on a 2.7 metre beam, with a shallow 0.9 metre draught that keeps shallower anchorages within reach. Displacement comes in at 3,402 kilograms, and her Yacht Certified status removes the strict numbers based passenger limit that smaller boats are held to, hence her genuine seventeen guest capacity. New, she is priced from 135,000, a considered step up from the SDX 270 for owners who want more space without moving into a different class of ownership entirely. She is a boat built to be used hard and entertained on in equal measure.
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