2000 Sea Ray 260 Signature - Fuel Injected MerCruiser 7.4L

This Sea Ray 260 Signature is made for the folks who like being on the water but still like being comfortable. Made for entertaining up to 10 people in the comfort you expect from a higher end Sea Ray, this is an open bow or "bowrider" if you prefer appointed with every possible touch needed to make entertaining your friends on the water a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

  Looking in from the bow we see that she has cushions and carpet everywhere. Sitting on those cushions after a long day of skiing is a pleasure, sure they are vinyl but they are good vinyl that doesn't stick to you and wont burn your skin off even on the hottest days. Going aft the rear passenger area is equally well appointed with some of the most comfy seats in the industry. The carpeting is really nice, marine grade that was probably selected for the fact that come the end of a long day of divers getting in and out, skiers getting in and out  you can just hose it off and it is right back to plush, feels good under bare toes carpeting again.

    Diving from this boat is pretty sweet, the dive platform out back makes her easy to get on and off of and there is a good little dive ladder back there that makes getting on and off a lot easier.The Ski tow bar on the back has a long, easy to reach bar on both sides that makes getting back on in rough water a lot easier too. There are rearward cleats for those of us who have to hang our tanks off and put them on in the water. They are located to where you can tie your tanks/BCD on and reach them from inside the passenger area without having to strain. The Ski hook in the center of the ski tow bar makes for a good place to reach up and hang your catch bag and gear before boarding too.

  Skiing is slick behind this boat. She has enough OOMPH to get 4 skiers up no problem. The ski hook in the center of the tow bar is well placed and the 2 outside cleats that I mentioned are handy for divers are also handy for adding a couple more folks on skis.

  Entertaining on this boat is very nice. From the (removable) table in the back to the integrated cup holders that are large enough for full sized drinks. This boat was made for comfort and style. Everywhere you look there is something comfortable like one would expect from a really high end luxury vessel. The helm is appointed with full instrumentation. THere is a Lowrance GPS/chartplotter that is large enough to be easy to read, has nautical charts built in that are detailed enough for even the most hardcore mariner yet is easy enough for just about anyone to use. Of course there is a Raymarine VHF Radio onboard for emergencies or just going to the off channels and talking to your fellow boaters. The steering is light enough that your kids can handle it and the seating arrangement forward in the bow is laid out in such a way that you can still see what is ahead of you. The seat swivels so the captain can join in the party in the rear of the boat. Rearward the seats are like sitting on a

  Getting down to her guts and bolts though,; lets take a look under the engine cowl....... There is a large MerCruiser 7.4l engine that will push her along at high speeds but she was tuned for the folks that just like to get out and cruise. Look down at the dual prop setup hanging off of that Merc Bravo 3 outdrive and you will see further evidence of this - those props are at their most efficient at around 10mph on this boat and wont rob you at the pumps at those speeds. No this does not mean she will not get up and go - no far from it she will move out like a cheetah on cocaine when you want her to. What this means is 2 part: One she was rigged up for folks who like to cruise along, have a few drinks with their friends, go beaching, visit the waterfront bars  and such. Two: When you have a group of people on that all want to go skiing at once... This is the boat to have! Those props are torque monsters and in combination with that 7.4l engine she has no problem pulling 4 skiers at once.

   This is one of the finest smaller hulls Sea Ray put out in our lifetimes.... Solid, sturdy, luxurious and dependable..... Give Mark a call at 941-716-4200 for more details.