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2023 Sea Ray 28' (8.53 m) 280 SLX

Oriental, North Carolina, United States

Priced below market value, this 2023 Sea Ray 280 SLX is going to go fast. Immerse yourself in luxury, comfort and performance in this Like new Sea Ray 280 SLX Exuding luxury in a single glance, this elegant yacht showcases peak performance, impeccable style and premium features.

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: Washington, NC

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2025-08-28 21:57:00

$5000 Price Drop

$ 225,000 USD

Description

Priced below market value, this 2023 Sea Ray 280 SLX is going to go fast.


Immerse yourself in luxury, comfort and performance in this Like new Sea Ray 280 SLX 

Exuding luxury in a single glance, this elegant yacht showcases peak performance, impeccable luxurious style and premium features


This is one of the top of the line luxury express sport boats by Sea Ray, known for their safety, Performance, Style, and Upscale Amenities

Designed for entertaining and day trips with family and friends, it features an expanded cockpit with deeper seating, seamless storage,

and integrated features like Isotherm drawer refrigerator and wireless charging stations.


Key Features

Performance & Propulsion:

  • Cornelia Rose boasts the highly sought after upgraded ECT 8.2L MAG DTS BR3 (380 HP) Big Block V8 engine and she clearly demonstrates strong acceleration and responsive handling.

Design & Amenities:

  • Cornelia Rose emphasizes head turning, luxury and comfort with an expanded cockpit, redesigned seating for enhanced ergonomics, and ample storage solutions. 
  • The bow area offers a spacious and comfortable seating arrangement,
  • and the transom sunpad includes an integrated cooler. 

Technology & Helm:

Thrilling Sterndrive Power

  • Cornelia Rose is propelled by a 350-horsepower Mercury® MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT engine with Bravo Three® Drive. For remarkable acceleration & performance,
  • Cornelia Rose includes integrated SmartCraft® technology and
  • Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls.

Water Sports:

  • With her waterline swim platform she makes for an excellent dive platform for your snorkeling and scuba diving adventures.
  • With optional water ballast tanks (not included) this boat would make an ideal wakeboarding boat that is capable of producing exceptional wakeboarding waves
  • Inner Tubing, No Problem she will definitely give those on any tow behind riding platform a ride to remember.

Overnight

  • Do not let the fact that being a day cruiser deter you from overnight trips.

Posabilities:

  • Getting on the water onboard Cornelia Rose will leave you with endless possibilities for fun and excitement.

Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Curtis Stokes & Associates. 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

Specifications

HIN/IMO: SERV1863L223

Official Number: 1337426

LOA: 28' 8'' (8.74 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 2023

Documented Year: 2023

Beam: 9'

Draft Max: 3' 5''

Draft Min: 2' 1''

Heads: 1

Maximum Speed: 50 MPH

Cruise Speed: 31 MPH

Range NMI: 174

Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

Deadrise: 21°

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Deep Vee

Hull Warranty: 3 years

Bridge Clearance: 9' 10''

Fuel Tank: 90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)

Fresh Water: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)

Holding Tank: 10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)

Dry Weight: 8378

Designer: Sea Ray Boats

Interior Designer: Sea Ray Boats

Builder: Sea Ray Boats

Interior Color: Tan/Wht/Blk

Exterior Color: Dark Blue, Red & White

Tender HIN: N/A

Tender Registration: N/A

Tender Title: N/A

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Mercury
  • Engine Model: Mercruiser ECT 8.2L MAG DTS BR3 (380 HP) Big Block V8
  • Engine Year: 2023
  • Engine Type: Stern Drive
  • Drive Type: Stern
  • Power HP: 380.00
  • Power KW: 283.37
  • Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
  • Hours: 70.00
  • Hours Date: 07-27-2025
  • Engine Location: Middle

Full Details

Viewing & Showing Instructions

At Curtis Stokes & Associates, We Encourage & Welcome Co-Brokerage

Cornelia Rose is located in Oriental NC. in an exclusive marina.

Showings are by appointment only.

Listing Broker Must be present for all showings

Contact the listing agent, Sean Kiaer

9a - 7p / 7 days a week at 206-325-7700 or

Email: sh.kiaer@curtisstokes.net

Warranties & Protectants

From Sea Ray's website.

The factory warranty for the 2023 expires in 2028. Sea Ray 280 SLX is generally transferable to subsequent owners free of charge. Sea Ray's factory warranties, including the "bow to stern" component coverage, are designed to be transferable to the next owner, providing peace of mind and adding resale value. 

It is the buyers and or their representative/s responsibility to verify warranty coverage with Sea Ray


Protectants:

Vantage Protection Systems Ceramic Coating

About Cornelia Rose

  • Run up to Norfolk for dinner,
  • Take a nice cruise up and down the ICW
  • Head over to Ocracoke for lunch. The possibilities are endless.

Cornelia Rose is a one owner boat with just 70+/- hour. She has been meticulously maintained during the owners two (2) years+/- of ownership.

Regularly serviced and has just completed her 100 hour service.

By all rights Rosie should be considered a new boat and clearly shows as such..

Cornelia Rose is listed below market value and ready to have the keys turned over to a new owner.

Contact Listing Broker to make your appointment today to see this great one owner, low hours very well maintained boat.

Side note. She is so new the head has never been used.

Maintenance Records

July 2, 2023 First oil change, (as part of the initial 20-hour break-in period) was performed at 16 hours on .

October 30, 2023, at 52.2 hours

100 Hour Service was performed at 65 hours in late April ahead of schedule

Hull & Deck

Hull Colors: Sea Ray Blue with Red Stripe w/white bottom paint

Transom / Swim Platform: SeaDek Decking

Cockpit / Bow: Dune Upholstery w/Infinity Luxury Woven Flooring

SeaDek Decking

  Bow & Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel

  Cleats, Thru Bolted (6), 8′′ Stainless Steel

  Deck Fuel Fill Plate – Chrome

  Gel Coat, Arctic White

  Light, Stern – Removable

  Lights, Navigation – Stainless Steel

  Quiet RideTM Technology with Proprietary Tuned Transom® by Omni Products, Inc.

  Resin, High-Performance Vinylester

  Rub Rail, PVC with Stainless Steel Insert

  Ski Tow, Stainless Steel

  Storage, Anchor Hatch with Gas-Assisted Lift

  Swim Platform, Integral with Concealed Stainless Steel Four-Step Swim Ladder w/ Integral       Grab Handles (2)

  Thru-Hull Fittings, Stainless Steel

  Vents, Hull with Water Mgmt. System

  Windshield, Matte Finish Black, Tempered/Tinted Glass with Walk-Thru & Stainless-Steel Top Frame

Upgrade Packages


Elite Plus Package (Includes Elite Package)

  Power Tower, Electric with Bimini Top

  Automated Submersible Swim Platform

  Fusion Premier Audio Upgrade

     Audio Remote (Transom)

  LED Cockpit Accent Lighting

  LED Underwater Lighting

  SIMRAD Select Response Glass Helm w/two 12” Displays

  Bow Filler Cushion

  Teak Cockpit Table w/Dedicated Storage

  Windlass w/Stainless Steel Anchor

  Dynamic Running Surface

  Docking Lights

  Fender Clips

Upgrade Options Included

SeaDek Transom

SeaDek Head

SeaDek Helm

Cockpit Cover (Black)

Tonneau Cover, (Black)

Side Entry Step, Teak Trimmed

Bow Washdown

Windshield Wiper (Starboard)

Docking Lights

On-board Battery Charger

Fire Suppression System – Automatic

Cockpit Refrigerator / Freezer

Vacuum Flush Head w/Holding Tank

Flagpole, Teak

Additional Table Mounts in Cockpit (2; 3 total)

Teak Table (Bow)

Teak Table (Cockpit)

Teak Binocular Holder (Helm)

SIMRAD VHF / DSC Radio w/Offshore Antenna (Helm)

SIMRAD VHF / DSC Wireless Handset (Transom)

Siren Marine Boat Monitoring System

  Battery 1 Sensor

  Battery 2 Sensor

  Bilge Pump Sensor

  High Water Sensor

  Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

  Fuel Tank (NMEA2000)

  Engine (NMEA2000)

  GPS/Cellular Position

Cockpit Features

Beverage Holders – Stainless Steel (18)

Cockpit Vinyl Color: Ivory (White Base Vinyl with Brown Accent Vinyl)

Cooler, Carry-On with Designated Storage

Door, Bow Walk-Thru – Acrylic

Floor, Finished Fiberglass with Drainage Overboard

Glove Box, Portside Helm

Grab Handles, Stainless Steel

Hatch, Engine Compartment – Electrically Actuated

Head Compartment, Enclosed with Fiberglass Lockable Door, Portlight, Molded Fiberglass Liner & Pump-Out Portable Head

Lighting, LED Courtesy

Outlets, Accessory (Two 12 Volt; One Dual Port USB)

Storage, Ski/Wakeboard with Vinyl Matting & Gas-Assisted Fiberglass Lid

Storage, Side Panels – Cockpit (Starboard Side)

Storage, Under Helm

Table, Cockpit with Aft & Forward Bases & Designated Storage



Seating

  Bow Loungers with Flip-Down Armrests & Storage Below

  Companion with Rotating Slider, Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster & Aluminum Pedestal

  Helm Bench with Slider, Flip-Up Thigh-Rise Bolster & Fiberglass Base

  L-Shaped with Storage Below – Aft Cockpit

  Sunpad, Aft Gas-Assisted with Fiberglass Storage Area

  Transom with Ratcheting Backrest, Drink Holders & USB Connectivity




Helm

  Dual Digital Dash with Mercury® VesselView® Link Data (9")

   - Active Trim control & monitoring

   - Chartplotter with Preloaded Charts (North America Only)

   - Simrad® GO9 (9") Touchscreen Displays (2)

   - Transducer with Depth, Water Temperature & Fishfinder

  Horn

  Mercury VesselView® Mobile

  SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) with Trim Switch & Ignition Cutout Switch

  Steering, Power-Assisted Tilt Wheel

  Stereo, Fusion® SRX400 12V AM/FM

 - BluetoothTM

 - Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

 - Speakers (6.5") – 2 Pairs

 - Wi-Fi Audio Streaming with Apple AirPlay® 2

  Switch Panel with Backlit, Weatherproof Lighted Chrome Push-Button Switches

  Tilt & Trim, Power



Engine Compartment:

Cornelia Rose boasts the upgraded Mercruiser 8.2Liter Big Block Mag 380HP

Bilge Pump, 1100GPH 12V Automatic

Blower, 12V Bilge

Gel-Coated Engine Compartment

Lighting, 12V

Oil Filter - Remote



Electrical Systems:

  Battery On/Off Switches with Trays (2) – Located at Starboard Aft Walk-Thru

  Wiring, Color-Coded w/Chafe Protection



Fuel Systems:

  Evaporative Emissions Fuel System

  Fuel Lines, USCG - Type A-1

  Fuel Tank w/Electric Anti-Siphon Valve & Electric Sending Unit

Underwater Gear:

Propellers, Stainless Steel

Trim Tabs, Manual

Underwater lighting

Water System:

  Pressure Water System w/ 12V Pump

  Shower, Transom Pullout Sprayer

  Water Tank (20 Gallons)


Disclaimer

Curtis Stokes & Associates and the Listing Broker 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 or 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.

Warranty Disclaimer

It appears that this boat may come with a warranty. It is the responsibility for the buyer and or his/her agents to verify all warranty information with Sea Ray customer service.

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