With good offshore fishing capabilities and accommodations for up to six, the 290 Amberjack has a good thing going. The 290's vented chine hull design gives the boat better maneuverability at high speeds and helps deliver optimum performance.
Key Features
Starting at the transom there’s a self-bailing fishbox located just abaft the benchseat for two. A transom door is standard, as are inwale holders for four rods. You can opt for a fishing package that comes with a bait-prep station, and waist-high circulating livewell, as well as a raw water washdown, an aluminum radar arch with rocket launchers and a tow rail to keep you secure in the boat. The cabin is designed to sleep six, two in the forward V-berth, two in the dinette area that converts to a double berth, and two kids in the midcabin. There’s also a fully enclosed head aboard. Contact: Sea Ray Boats, Inc. 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914, Phone: (866) 244-0862, www.searay.com.
Specifications
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Specifications
| Length Overall |
31' 4'' |
Dry Weight
| 11,300 lbs. |
| Beam |
10' 6'' |
Fuel Cap
| 230 gal. |
| Draft |
34'' drive down |
Water Cap
| 30 gal. |
| Deadrise/Transom |
21 deg. |
Bridge Clearance
| N/A |
| Max Headroom |
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 290 Amberjack Engine options
| Std. Power |
2 x 260-hp MerCruiser 5.0L MPI Bravo III MCM sterndrive
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| Tested Power |
2 x 260-hp MerCruiser 5.7L EFI
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| Opt. Power |
2 x 300-hp 350 Mag MPI Bravo III MCM
2 x 300-hp 350 Mag MPI Horizon Bravo III MCM
2 x 300-hp VD-350 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser
2 x 250-hp Volvo D4-260/DP
2 x 297-hp Volvo D6 310-A/DPH
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Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Line Drawing
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Photo Gallery
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The 290 is a perfect day or weekend cruiser.
The 290 Amberjack offers a lot of comfort and amenities. She has a good-size cockpit with a double helm seat with flip up thigh-rise bolster. The helm offers a burlwood instrument panel with a high
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The galley offers good room to work.
The galley features a dual-voltage refrigerator, microwave, fiberglass countertops with a sink and cutting board. There’s also good storage space above and below the countertops.
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The owner's stateroom is quite spacious.
The 290 Amberjack has sleeping accommodations for 4 adults with a V-berth, and small aft cabin. The dinette area sits four comfortably with its plush leather seats.
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Spacious head with vanity.
The head on the 290 is quite roomy with shower separated by a curtain, a Vacuflush toilet, mirrored vanity and sink.
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Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Captain's Report
The 290 Amberjack can be fished hard and you don’t have to sacrifice accommodations or cruising room either. She gets her stability from the 10 ½ foot beam and 11,300 lbs of displacement she carries. The 290 Amberjack jumped right out of the hole in just 5.2 seconds, and we liked the fact that she didn’t ship any water when coming down off plane.
The 290’s cabin is designed to sleep up to six. Two in the forward berth, two in the dinette area, that coverts to a double berth, and two kids in the midcabin, which is also handy for storage. There’s also a fully enclosed head, which adds up to a lot of accommodations for a 29-footer. The galley comes complete with fiberglass countertops, a dual voltage refrigerator, two-burner electric stove, microwave and sink.
Our test boat had a pair of 260-hp MerCruiser 5.7L EFI sterndrives mounted atop the stringers for maximum strength. During our test the 290 came in just under 45 mph at wide-open throttle and her best cruise at 3000 rpm yielded a cruising speed of 27.7 mph.
In all, the 290 Amberjack is a nice mix between a fishing boat and a cruiser. It has the space for plenty of company and the fishing features for good offshore capability.
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Sea Ray 290 Amberjack is 44.2 MPH (71.1 KPH), burning 37.6 gallons per hour (GPH) or 142.32 liters per hour (LPH).
- Best cruise for the Sea Ray 290 Amberjack is 27.7 MPH (44.6 KPH), and the boat gets 1.57 miles per gallon (MPG) or 0.67 kilometers per liter (KPL), giving the boat a cruising range of 326 miles (524.65 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 260-hp MerCruiser 5.7L EFI.
For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels go to our Test Results section.
Standard and Optional Equipment
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Warranty
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Warranty Information
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Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Price
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack Price
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