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?
Video footage provided by Sea Ray.
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 ensure 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.
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