Sea Ray 180 Outboard

RARE SEARAY BOW RIDER WITH MERCURY 115HP OUTBOARD, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. THE COMFORT OF A SEARAY WITH THE RELIABILITY OF AN OUTBOARD, THIS BOAT HAS BEEN ONLY USED ON A FRESH WATER LAKE, BUT VERY CAPABLE OF SALT WATER USE. THE BOAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDONE WITH NEW INTERIOR, CARPET, RUB RAIL, AND DETAIL. THE ENGINE HAS LOW HOURS BUT DOESN'T HAVE AN HOUR GAUGE SO BRING YOUR MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT, SHE RUNS LIKE A TOP.

BOAT DOES NOT COME WITH TRAILER BUT WE CAN GET ONE. BOAT DOES NOT HAVE ANY OF THE COVERS, BIMINI TOP, IT WAS KEPT ON A LIFT AND USED ON CANAL SYSTEM WITH LOW BRIDGES SO THE COVER AND ORIGINAL TRAILER ARE LONG GONE.

Typically, a boat under 18 feet will lift dramatically out of the hole before dropping onto plane. But the 180 barely tipped up before settling softly to a level ride, all in less than three seconds. Add in surprisingly deep bow seating, and this is clearly one of the safest bowriders under 20 feet we've tested.

It's also solid, with no soft spots or rattles, which is credited to the all-fiberglass construction (no wood) and the injection of closed-cell foam to assist flotation and rigidity. Like more expensive Sea Rays, the 180 has a fiberglass liner and gelcoated storage compartments -- something you rarely find on a boat for this price.

We also noted the use of space on the 180. The driver's seat is on a low pedestal, so the view under the three-piece windshield is clear. Legroom isn't an issue because the helm base is hollow and the seat slides way back or swivels -- easily, without working it. Even when we slid the seat back, it didn't impede the legroom at the corner seat. The in-floor ski locker is sizable, too, with room for a wakeboard and boots.

Arctic White Gel-CoatHigh-Performance Vinylester ResinGraphics PackageBrass-Threaded Garboard Drain PlugStainless Steel Bow & Stern EyesHigh Profile Welded Stainless Steel Bow Rail Navigation LightsRemovable Stern LightThru-Bolted Cleats (4)PVC Rub Rail w/Color-Coordinated Vinyl Insert Integral Swim Platform w/Stainless Steel Ladder& Grab Rail

Anchor Storage w/Hatch

Upright & Level FlotationMeets Applicable USCG & ABYC

StandardsNMMA Certification Vac Pac