Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-)

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We recently tested the 270 SLX on Lake Tellico in Tennessee on a cool spring day. By the looks of things the team at Sea Ray has been busy ratcheting up the eye-appeal and substance of the new 270 SLX. This boat clearly has the style and looks, but does she have the bones?

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Key Features

MerCruiser 350 MAG ECT with Bravo III and Digital Throttle & Shift standard
Mercury Installation Quality Certification - standard 2-year limited engine warranty
Finished fiberglass floor with snap-in carpet
12V Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with digital display remote and iPod connector
Standard fresh-water system with faucet
Gull wing sun pads with integrated sun pad filler cushion
Cockpit entertainment center with Corian countertop
Integrated starboard boarding steps
Fully enclosed portside head
Bow seats with integrated armrests
Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty on hull and deck
Meets applicable USCG, NMMA, and ABYC the highest "building code" standards

Specifications

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Specifications
Length Overall	28' 6'' 8.69 m	Dry Weight	6,016 lbs. 2,729 kg
Beam	9' 0'' 2.74 m	Tested Weight	N/A
Draft	36'' 91.44 cm	Fuel Cap	94 gal. 355 L
Deadrise/Transom	21 deg.	Water Cap	21 gal. 79.5 L
Max Headroom	open	Bridge Clearance	N/A
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

Engine Options

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Engine options
Std. Power	1 x 300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI DTS
Tested Power	1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG MPI DTS
Opt. Power	1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L MAG MPI DTS 1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG HO ECT

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Line Drawing

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Test Result Highlights

Top speed for the Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) is 48.6 MPH (78.2 KPH), burning 32.5 gallons per hour (GPH) or 123.01 liters per hour (LPH).

Best cruise for the Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) is 27.9 MPH (44.9 KPH), and the boat gets 2.54 miles per gallon (MPG) or 1.08 kilometers per liter (KPL), giving the boat a cruising range of 215 miles (346.01 kilometers).

Tested power is 1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG MPI DTS.

For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels
go to our Test Results section.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Standard and Optional Equipment
Marine Electronics
GPS/Chart
VHF Radio
Systems
Battery Charger/Converter
CD Stereo
Head: Portable
Head: Fixed
Shore Power
Trailer
Trim Tabs
Washdown: Raw Water
Windlass
Galley
Refrigerator
Exterior Features
Carpet: Cockpit
Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
Swim Platform
Tower: Watersports
Transom Shower
Wet bar
Canvas
Bimini Top
Cockpit Cover

= Standard = Optional

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Warranty

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Warranty Information
Warranties change from time to time. While BoatTEST.com has tried to insure the most up-to-date warranty offered by each builder, it does not guarantee the accuracies of the information presented below. Please check with the boat builder or your local dealer before you buy any boat.
Hull Warranty
Years	Limited Lifetime Structural
Deck Warranty
Years	Limited Lifetime Structural
Engine Warranty
Years	2-year limited

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Price

Sea Ray 270 SLX (2011-) Price
Base Price (MSRP)	$104,584.00
Price as Tested	N/A
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

Test Results (Printer Friendly Page)

Test Power: 1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG MPI DTS
						Range
RPM	MPH	Knots	Total GPH	MPG	NMPG	Stat. Mile	NM	KM	KPH	LPH	KPL	dBA
670	3.7	3.2	1.3	2.81	2.44	238	207	383	5.95	4.9	1.19	77
1000	5.9	5.1	2.1	2.79	2.42	236	205	380	9.5	7.9	1.19	78
1500	8.1	7.0	3.8	2.13	1.85	180	157	290	13.04	14.4	0.91	85
2000	11.1	9.7	6.5	1.72	1.50	146	127	235	17.86	24.6	0.73	87
2500	19.9	17.3	8.4	2.38	2.07	202	175	325	32.03	31.8	1.01	87
3000	27.9	24.2	11.0	2.54	2.21	215	187	346	44.9	41.6	1.08	90
3500	35.0	30.4	14.3	2.46	2.14	208	181	335	56.33	54.1	1.05	90
4000	41.3	35.9	21.4	1.93	1.68	163	142	262	66.47	81	0.82	91
4500	46.5	40.4	29.1	1.60	1.39	135	117	217	74.83	110.1	0.68	92
4800	48.6	42.2	32.5	1.50	1.30	127	110	204	78.21	123	0.64	94

Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.

Performance Chart

Test Conditions

Test Power: 1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG MPI DTS
Time To Plane	7.4 sec.
0 to 30	9.3 sec.
Test Power	1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG MPI DTS
Transmission	Merc Bravo III
Ratio	2:00 : 1
Props	RH 13 3/4 X 26 SS 3 Blade; LH 15 1/4 X 26 SS 4 Blade
Load	2 persons, 1/4 fuel, no water, minimal gear
Climate	78 deg.; 65% humidity; wind: 0-5 mph; seas; light chop