2016 Sea Ray Sport Boats Brand Catalog

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A SEA RAY ISN’T JUST SOMETHING YOU OWN; IT’S SOMETHING YOU LIVE. Sea Ray’s ambition to deliver better boating is assured. Its pursuit of perfection is uncompromising. And its commitment to your satisfaction is unwavering. All so that your days on the water are unforgettable.

7 The Sea Ray Story 8 A Vision of Better Boating 10 Talent & Teamwork 12 A Better Toolkit 14 Tomorrow’s Boating Today 16 Craftsmanship Matters 18 The Magic is in the Details 20 Passing the Test of Time 22 Sum of its Parts

24 Enjoying the Lifestyle 26 Peace of Mind: 5-Year Warranty 28 Exclusive Opportunities 30 Sea Ray Owners Club 32 Incomparable Support 34 Worldwide Coverage 36 The Best Dealers 38 The Most Awarded Brand Ever

40 The Sea Ray Sport Boat Lineup

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THE SEA RAY STORY From its very first boat in 1959, Sea Ray® has always offered a bold vision of what boating can be, and has brought that vision to life with the finest craftsmanship, an engaging ownership experience and unparalleled support.

Sea Ray owners enjoy the satisfaction of achieving the well-lived life on the water.

VISION

CRAFTSMANSHIP

SUPPORT

LIFESTYLE

Sea Ray boats were among the first of

A Sea Ray is a work of relentless commit-

From prototype to testing to construction,

Own a boat, and you open up your life

their kind to use fiberglass and other

ment. Every stitch of upholstery, every

every Sea Ray is designed to deliver

to a world of new possibilities. Own a

high-tech composite materials that

fiberglass part has to be right.

unfailing reliability with zero room

Sea Ray, and you can watch as those

would go on to become standards in the

This obsession with detail shapes our

for compromise. Sea Ray uses only

possibilities flourish into cherished

industry. Our Next Wave™ initiative

demanding standards for quality.

the finest quality materials and

memories. Sea Ray ownership unlocks

is a commitment to developing and

Sea Ray boats combine

components, and stands behind each

a unique world, with exclusive social

championing new technologies and

the mastery of craftsmen with the

model with some of the industry’s

events, premium offers and participation

design innovations with the goal of

precision of industry-leading

best warranties (see page 26).

in a community of like-minded boaters.

reimagining the boating experience. In

technology for a caliber of construction

Owners enjoy an unmatched level

It is complemented further by

fact, Sea Ray has one of the largest

you won’t find anywhere else.

of customer service from the

membership in the Sea Ray Owners Club.*

patent portfolios in the global marine

This unique approach carries

most decorated network of dealers

Simply ask any Sea Ray boater, and

community. This forward-thinking

through every step of the production

in the industry. All of these efforts

they’ll tell you. Owning a Sea Ray isn’t

approach ensures you get the best

process—and the result is a level of

exist to ensure your Sea Ray

just about style; it’s about lifestyle.

of the best, even when the rest

sophistication you can feel.

outperforms your expectations

of the world hasn’t heard of it…yet.

at every turn.

*Only available in the U.S.A. and Canada

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THE BOLDEST

VISION

It starts with a vision of where you want to go.

Sea Ray imagines what better boating feels like and pursues that vision nonstop. With each nudge or great leap forward, we change people’s expectations.

We continually redefine owners’ perceptions of what premium boating means, and their expectations expand to include this new perception.

It’s a cycle that repeats itself every new model year.

This pursuit urges us to nurture new technologies and cultivate design innovations. It requires that we give our designers and engineers the freedom to explore new solutions. And it ensures that we keep our owners at the center of what we do.

Your experience on our boats determines the real success of our imagination.

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VISION

TALENT & TEAMWORK With an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge, Sea Ray’s employees form the very foundation of the brand. While many manufacturers outsource complex design functions, Sea Ray maintains an in-house staff of talented naval architects, designers and engineers to ensure these critical tasks are executed perfectly. The remarkable cumulative years of experience and the continuity our employees bring to the company help Sea Ray deliver better boat ownership experiences year after year.

Grip Six hull design. Dynamic Running Surface™

consistency and understanding combine to create

systems. QuietRide™ noise-quashing technology.

Sea Ray’s legendary performance and handling.

Sea Ray is able to achieve such transformational

This approach happens throughout every area of the

feats of engineering through the hard work and

company—from customer feedback to concepting and

dedication of the largest and most experienced design

prototyping to manufacturing to sales and service.

and engineering team in the industry. On-staff

Sea Ray’s employees build on one another’s efforts

naval architects navigate complex hydrodynamics

in a continuous loop, each inspiring and informing

to design, evaluate and deliver our signature ride

the next. The result is a premium boating experience

and performance. This investment in expertise and

that can be felt at every level and a trajectory of

talent yields greater returns over time—as experience,

innovation that continues to improve upon itself.

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VISION

A BETTER TOOLKIT Building the highest quality product requires not just the best people, but the best tools. Sea Ray’s manufacturing facilities use cutting-edge machinery designed for pinpoint precision and unfailing accuracy. New technologies eliminate waste and maximize efficiency. By maintaining a toolkit of the highest order, Sea Ray is equipped to produce boats of the highest quality.

The right tools, expertly applied—it’s a formula for

This guarantees perfect fit and alignment, ensuring a

excellence. Each Sea Ray boat undergoes thorough

tighter build with more exact tolerances and greatly

analysis using the latest CAD software so that

improving performance and durability over time.

before it ever leaves the proverbial drawing board, it’s

Human error is eliminated, flexing and squeaks are

been tested, refined, perfected. The build process is

reduced and the overall quality of the build is lifted

no different: Whether spraying gelcoat or fiberglass,

to the next level. Even if you never see the inside of a

or drilling and cutting hardware, Sea Ray’s robotic

Sea Ray facility, you’ll feel the difference every time

equipment hits its marks with incredible precision—

you step onboard a Sea Ray boat.

accurate to within 1/8,000th of an inch—every time.

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VISION

TOMORROW’S BOATING TODAY Sea Ray’s Next Wave™ program is an intensive commitment to driving major innovations into every model and delivering the best boating experiences imaginable. The following advancements make every day on the water unforgettable.

QUIET RIDE™ Noise reduction is a common component

HYDRAULIC SWIM STEP™ Hydraulic SwimStep™

Hydraulic Dynamic SwimStep™

Digital Dash™

A popular option that transforms

Dynamic Digital Dash™

DYNAMIC DISPLAY™

Following the trend in luxury

in premium automobiles, homes, planes

the swim platform into a virtual beach

automobiles, Sea Ray’s Dynamic

and more. In our hectic modern lives,

and is deployable from the swim

Display combines access and monitoring

quiet is a true luxury. Sea Ray is the first

platform area, the Hydraulic Swim

for many important onboard systems

company to bring meaningful reductions

Step seats two adults and deploys

through an easy-to-read and -navigate

in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

using Mercury® hydraulic rams.

touchscreen interface. In addition to the

to boating, increasing comfort and

For safety, this feature disables the

premium stereo, captains can control

enjoyment and reducing fatigue.

engine while in use and stows cleanly

and/or monitor: all onboard lighting,

Acoustical forensics, advanced engineering

under the integrated swim platform

powered sunshades, power Sports

and sound-attenuating nano-materials

with the flip of a switch. Some models

Towers, trim tabs, blowers, the

cut perceived noise by up to 50% (verified

are available with a manual Swim Step.

Hydraulic Swim Step, bilge pumps,

by independent third-party testing).

blowers, battery banks, high-water

Dramatically reduce NVH, and you have

alarms and more—all from a sleeker and

completely changed the boating experience.

cleaner dash. Simply brilliant.

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THE FINEST

CRAFTSMANSHIP Sea Ray delivers boats that anticipate the needs of today’s discerning boaters. Sea Ray draws from its rich legacy of manufacturing expertise to deliver seamless enjoyment. Captivating design and modern engineering have long placed Sea Ray at the forefront of recreational boat builders.

Today’s models captivate with their comforts, class, opulent materials and impeccable finish.

A dedication to modern manufacturing techniques and exceptional materials gives expression to Sea Ray’s audacious vision. The result is a vessel that delights the senses, provides escape from the everyday and exceeds even the most demanding expectations.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

THE MAGIC IS IN THE DETAILS You go boating to relax, to connect, to escape everyday distractions and labors. You don’t want the visual static of poor fit and finish.

You don’t want to hear squeaks or feel poorly finished seams and rough edges. Sea Ray demands the same precision from its boats as you do, and leans on top craftsmen, ironclad processes and a commitment to letting no quality issues slide.

At Sea Ray, all hands on deck are talented. They’re

certifications. But more than that, it earns the trust

proud to build the preeminent brand in the marine

of boat buyers. Because Sea Rays are boats you want

industry and know they are defining just how beautiful

to put your hands on. To feel the rich materials and the

each boat will become and how well it will perform.

impeccable finish. To feel that satisfying connection

They rely on manufacturing tools with incredibly

with the word “mine.” It’s why Sea Ray has earned

fine tolerances, computer-aided measurement for

more than 55 Customer Satisfaction Index awards in

startling consistency and hundreds of inspection

the last decade. It’s why we expect as many awards

points to ensure they got it right. This combination

in the next.

of technology and process earns us international

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

PASSING THE TEST OF TIME Sea Ray’s dayboat facility in Tennessee is the most productive, most experienced boat manufacturing plant in North America.

You learn a lot of lessons along the way. And the application of those lessons is truly something to behold.

Sea Ray’s reputation is a long-valued asset of the

facilities in the industry and staffs them with

brand, and the name is recognized throughout

the best-trained and longest serving workforce

the boating world as synonymous with quality.

as well. There is no substitute for experience, at

You don’t earn that type of reputation overnight,

the individual or the company level, when creating

and you don’t keep it if you don’t maintain your

superior products. At Sea Ray, the most experienced

emphasis on quality craftsmanship. Sea Ray has

marine craftsmen around assemble your boat.

the most technically advanced manufacturing

Choose wisely who will make your boat for you.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

SUM OF ITS PARTS A boat is not merely a collection of pieces, but a system of systems—a symphony of moving parts in which each contributes toward preserving harmony. Sea Ray understands that there’s no such thing as a small part and selects every component accordingly. Quality in, quality out. Let the music play.

Before a gelcoat color ever makes it onto the side of a

considered for new Sea Ray models, they are

Sea Ray sport boat, it spends four years baking in the

pushed to their breaking point. You experience superior

Florida sun, enduring rain and wind when the sun

Sea Ray craftsmanship across the boat, part by part

takes a break. When suppliers bring their raw materials

and in its totality. Sea Ray goes the extra mile to

to Sea Ray plants, Sea Ray materials engineers

ensure your boat will bring you worry-free satisfaction

reject 40% of them. When new components are

and incredible happiness for years to come.

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THE FULLEST

LIFESTYLE Living fully requires ambition. It’s easy to lead a simple life, a quiet life, but that’s leaving a lot on the table. With a Sea Ray, there’s no doubt you want the full experience. And you’re going to get it.

From the social opportunities that your Sea Ray opens up to the cachet it provides to the new friendships you discover among the Sea Ray family, a Sea Ray will bring you out of your shell. Add in the events and connectivity of the Sea Ray Owners Club, the fun of dealer-sponsored events and more sunsets than you otherwise would get to absorb, and clearly we are discussing a well-lived life. No, it’s not a simple life. It’s a grand life. If you’ve got the ambition…

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LIFESTYLE

SURPA5S SURPA5S

5-YEAR 5-YEAR ON ALL 2016 SPORT BOATS

WARRANTY ON ALL 2016 SPORT BOATS

PEACE OF MIND One of the primary benefits of a new boat purchase is the total freedom to relax, to put aside the worry and trouble of the daily grind for the well-lived life on the water. Accordingly, Sea Ray is proud to offer the SURPA5S factory warranty, providing five years of enhanced coverage on every new sport boat in the Sea Ray lineup.

Every new gas-powered Sea Ray sport boat

see that no other manufacturer’s warranty comes

(including both sterndrive and outboard models)

close. Plus, the engine is covered for the same

features the SURPA5S 5-year factory warranty,

5-year period, backed by Mercury®. In addition to the

providing bow-to-stern coverage on the boat

5-year bow-to-stern coverage, all sport boats have

and its components from defects in materials

a Limited Lifetime Structural Hull Warranty. Sea Ray

and workmanship. Read the fine print and you’ll

believes peace of mind should come standard.

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LIFESTYLE

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES The boating life doesn’t end at the water’s edge. Throughout the year, Sea Ray hosts a variety of special events, giving owners the opportunity to gather with fellow enthusiasts in fantastic settings all around the country.

From hands-on boat demos to lavish parties to exclusive preview nights, guests are treated to a memorable time.

Sometimes you just want to let your hair down, raise

events. Partnerships with luxury brands including

a glass and cut loose with a group of friends. Sea Ray

Aston Martin, GMC, Glenfiddich, Champagne Thiénot

happily provides opportunities throughout the year for

and many others lend additional flair to these

its customers to do just that with fun-filled cocktail

gatherings, while spectacular on-water venues provide

parties, invitation-only demos and exclusive preview

the perfect backdrop. Welcome inside the velvet rope.

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LIFESTYLE

A THRIVING COMMUNITY One of the primary benefits of Sea Ray ownership is becoming part of a community of passionate boaters who, like you, cherish every shared experience on the water. The Sea Ray Owners Club exists to Celebrate, Connect and Empower Sea Ray owners, to ensure that they have the finest boat ownership experience available.

CELEBRATE

CONNECT

EMPOWER

The new Sea Ray Owners Club

In addition to the great events and

The Sea Ray Owners Club digital hub

celebrates owners from the word

celebrations with other local

is a great place to learn about

“go� with a special thank-you

Sea Ray owners, the Owners Club

boating and boats, both from other

gift for their purchase.

increases connectivity among

owners and from Sea Ray itself.

The celebration continues with

Sea Ray owners through an active

There is ready access to lots of

fantastic local events designed to

and vibrant online community.

resources, from past catalogs and

entertain and delight owners in the

This digital hub is a great place

parts manuals to Sea Ray customer

company of other Sea Ray owners

to converse and connect with

service professionals, as well as

from their area.

other owners in your area and

numerous ideas about how to

around the world.

maximize your time on your Sea Ray.

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THE BEST

SUPPORT Enjoying your boat is much easier when you have a team of dedicated individuals backing you up.

A support network is a confidence booster; it’s knowing you’ve got experts you can always count on, just in case. Sea Ray provides its owners with a level of customer service that is unmatched by any other manufacturer in the industry, through a global network of dealers who are top-notch all the way. Boating is a pursuit that naturally comes with questions, and Sea Ray’s dealers are equipped to answer those questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

The aim is to ensure a worry-free ownership experience with minimal disruption. Because the most successful support network is the one that empowers you to thrive on your own.

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SUPPORT

AROUND THE WORLD Take comfort in knowing that wherever you may roam, there’s a Sea Ray presence nearby.

Sea Ray maintains an extensive global network of dealers, providing support and service to customers around the world. This expands the camaraderie among Sea Ray boaters to practically every corner of the map.

Sea Ray offers a breadth of support that is

of the globe to the other are enjoying

unparalleled, with a global network of dealers

the Sea Ray lifestyle. This multinational

dedicated to providing exceptional service

community speaks not only to the impeccable

to each and every customer. From São Paulo

quality of the Sea Ray lineup, but also to the

to San Juan, Hamburg to Toronto, New York

company’s dedication to providing boaters

to Beijing, Sea Ray boaters from one end

with a superior choice.

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SUPPORT

A FOUNDATION OF TRUST Sea Ray dealers are the first face of the brand, helping owners purchase and take care of their boats, and generally wring as much fun out of the Sea Ray lifestyle as possible. Sea Ray is committed to partnering with only the best dealers in every market and then providing the resources and training tohelp them deliver the best ownership experiences on the water.

As a reflection of Sea Ray and its dealers’ commitment

on excellence in customer satisfaction, and the

to exceptional customer service, the Sea Ray dealer

partnership with Sea Ray dealers is a crucial part

network continually earns more spots on Boating

of how that is achieved every single day. Sea Ray

Industry’s Top 100 Dealers List than any other brand,

provides continuous training for dealers on new

year after year. The list, which ranks dealers

models, service procedures and customer service.

throughout North America on their dependability,

Sea Ray dealers demonstrate passion and profes-

professionalism and service, offers boat owners

sionalism on a daily basis. Combine fantastic support

reliable insight into where to do business in the

people with a fantastic boat, and the result will

powerboat market. Sea Ray is completely focused

always be off-the-chart owner satisfaction.

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SUPPORT

MOST AWARDED BOAT BRAND. EVER. When Sea Ray customers are happy with their boats, awards are just a nice big cherry on top.

Sea Ray earns more awards for its new products,

List each year than any other manufacturer’s

innovations, dealer performance, manufacturing

dealers. And, when the National Marine Manufac-

quality and customer satisfaction than any

turers Association surveys boat owners biannually,

other marine brand, year after year. Sea Ray

Sea Ray consistently earns CSI awards in more

routinely wins great praise from organizations

categories than any other company. All these

and magazines for its new boats and the

accolades are great—especially the ones that

innovations on them. Similarly, more Sea Ray

affirm how happy we make our owners.

dealers make Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers

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SEA RAY SPORT BOAT CATALOGS Sea Ray’s dynamic 2016 lineup is designed to unlock the natural world—and to do so in style. Spacious layouts provide ample room to spread out, relax and connect. Agile performance delivers a premium watersports experience.

And Sea Ray’s superior level of fit and finish wraps you in perfect comfort, wherever you choose to cruise.

SPX®

SUNDECK®

SLX®

The sporty, accessible SPX lineup

The Sundeck gives new meaning

Seductive styling, cutting-edge

makes it easy to enjoy the water

to the deck boat experience,

features and adrenaline-pumping

on your terms. With options

opening new possibilities. Deep,

performance deliver next-level

packages tailored to watersports,

roomy bow areas, versatile cockpits

sport boating. Every SLX model

fishing or maximum relaxation, the

and an array of power options

exudes sophistication while

SPX is your family’s ticket to fun.

make Sundeck models easy to love.

ensuring maximum thrills.

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www.searay.com

note: not all accessories shown in pictures or described herein are standard equipment or even available as options. options and features are subject to change without notice. not all model year boats may contain all the features or meet the specifications described herein. confirm availability of all accessories and equipment with an authorized sea ray dealer prior to purchase. printed in the u.s.a. october 2015 Š sea ray boats.

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