Sea Ray debuts SLX 260 Surf

Sea Ray has revealed details of its new SLX 260 Surf sports boat. The Knoxville-based boatbuilder says the new vessel combines the luxury of the SLX 260 with innovative wakesurfing technology, making it suitable for both casual cruising and watersports.

“We kicked off the next chapter of the SLX line earlier this year with the launch of the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard,” says Keith Yunger, Sea Ray president. “We created the SLX 260 Surf as a new option for boaters who are looking for the excitement of watersports but love the elegance of the SLX 260.”

Carrie Fodor, senior manager of design engineering, adds: “The SLX 260 Surf offers boaters more flexibility for fun – whether they want to share a romantic getaway, cruise around in comfort with friends, or give watersports a try with the kids or grandkids.”

The SLX 260 Surf is powered by a Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT engine with a forward-facing Bravo Four S drive, integrated SmartCraft technology, and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls. Working in tandem, electric surf tabs and ballast tanks control the height of the wave and produce a long or short pocket.

SLX 260 Surf

SLX 260 Surf

Using a custom user interface, surf settings can be adjusted with a touch of a button to accommodate specific watersports and riders’ preferences.

The SLX 260 Surf features a Comfort bundle, where a teak table and filler cushion can be added. The table can be used to share snacks, and the filler cushion converts the bow into a large sunpad.

Overhead, the standard electrically actuated watersports tower, with an integrated Bimini top and surf tow points, allows the vessel to pull wakesurfers with ease.

The helm is equipped with a Dual Digital Dash featuring 9″ Simrad touchscreen displays with Mercury VesselView Mobile, Active Trim control and monitoring, and CZone digital switching. As part of the Entertainment bundle, the helm can be enhanced to add an inductive charging station.

The SLX 260 Surf is available for order in North America, with shipments beginning in spring 2023.