{"id":7132,"date":"2025-04-04T10:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=7132"},"modified":"2025-04-04T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:02:12","slug":"boat-test-2025-sea-ray-sdx-250-ob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=7132","title":{"rendered":"Boat Test: 2025 Sea Ray SDX 250 OB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Boat Test: 2025 Sea Ray SDX 250 OB<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB on the lake\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The SDX 250 is incredibly maneuverable.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Sea Ray Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"seaRayVisit\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searay.com\/us\/en.html\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit Sea Ray<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"seaRayBuild\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searay.com\/us\/en\/build.html\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Build Your Sea Ray<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"seaRayDealer\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searay.com\/us\/en\/dealer-information.html\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find a Sea Ray Dealer<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The SDX 250 Outboard incorporates Sea Ray\u2019s new design language, including a defined \u201cjawline,\u201d S sheerline, updated logo and a curved windshield. Though no longer blunt, like a traditional deck boat, the bow still offers wraparound seating for a crowd. Add the Comfort Bundle ($2,825, which includes two teak tables and a filler cushion), and the bow becomes a playpen. Get the bow ladder ($385) for beach excursions. The Water System Bundle ($2,850) includes a bow washdown and a transom shower.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB bow seating\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-3.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The bow offers wraparound seating for a crowd.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Sea Ray Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>A smaller console to port creates storage and gives the co-pilot control of the Fusion stereo. The starboard console features a corner-opening door and a day berth that\u2019s perfect for kids to rest and recharge. There\u2019s a sink fed by a \u00ad12-gallon tank and a pump-out head \u00adoption ($1,540).<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB helm\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-2.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Our test boat sported dual Simrad 9-inch NSX chart plotters.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Sea Ray Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>At the helm, our test boat sported dual Simrad 9-inch NSX chart plotters ($4,540). For service, the entire dash hinges open. The skipper sits in a double-wide seat with a convertible backrest like the one to port, so when the key is off, these become aft-facing lounge chair. A big ski locker between the helm seats swallows boards, skis and smaller tubes.<\/p>\n<p>Seating encircles the \u00adcockpit. Underfoot, faux-teak SeaDek nonskid comes in the Essentials Bundle ($3,840). The star feature of the deck layout is the stern lounge with its two flip-flop backrests. Underneath is a storage compartment large enough to hold a deflated super tube. Order the compressor ($280) to pump it up.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB aft sunpad\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-4.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The star feature of the deck layout is the stern lounge with its two flip-flop backrests.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Sea Ray Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine<\/h2>\n<p>The SDX 250\u2019s standard \u00adengine is the Mercury Verado 250 V-8. I recommend the 300\u00a0hp Verado upgrade ($3,090, black; $5,310, white) because this boat is meant to carry a crowd. With it, we topped 48 mph. Standard Active Trim optimizes the running angle. The SDX 250\u2019s 21 degrees of transom deadrise will help when running on choppy water. The optional Watersports Tower ($11,035) can be upgraded with tilting board racks and can speakers.<\/p>\n<p>The SDX 250 comes in three flavors. The outboard will prove popular in coastal areas, while the sterndrive model will be favored by those who want a larger swim platform. The third is an SDX 250 Surf model with a forward-facing Bravo Four drive and the NextWave system, which allows controlling the surfing wave from the Simrad screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2023-sea-ray-slx-280-outboard-boat-test\/\">Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB overhead\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-5.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The large sunshade on the watersports tower casts a long, wide swath of UV protection.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Sea Ray Boats<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Tested<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Engine: <\/strong>Mercury 300 hp Verado V-8<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive\/Prop: <\/strong>Outboard\/Mercury Revolution 4 14.6\u2033 x 17\u2033 4-blade -stainless steel\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Gear Ratio: <\/strong>1.85:1 <strong>Fuel Load:<\/strong> 55 gal. <strong>Water on Board: <\/strong>0 gal. <strong>Crew Weight: <\/strong>380 lb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The SDX 250 is incredibly maneuverable, easily making hard 180-degree turns in a narrow channel during our test.<\/li>\n<li>The large sunshade on the watersports tower casts a long, wide swath of UV protection.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Available with three power choices: \u00adoutboard, sterndrive, and \u00adforward-facing sterndrive for watersports.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019d have thought this robust hull would be rated for more than 300 hp.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The large storage compartment under the rear sun lounger shares undivided space with the batteries and fuel tank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toughest Competition<\/h2>\n<p>The Hurricane 2600 weighs 1,720 pounds less, can take up to a 400 hp outboard and is yacht-certified. The base price is $130,079 with a Mercury Verado 300. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and Specs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$148,600 (base with test power)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>LOA:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>27\u20196\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beam:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8\u20196\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Draft (max.):<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\u20191\u2033 (motor down)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Displacement (approx.):<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6,090 lb. (with engine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transom Deadrise:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>21 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bridge Clearance:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5\u20193\u2033 (7\u201910\u201d with optional tower)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Cabin Headroom:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fuel Capacity:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>75 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Horsepower:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available Power:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Single Mercury V-8 250 hp Verado or V-8 300 hp Verado<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed, Efficiency, Operation<\/h2>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-specs.jpg?resize=800%2C451&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Sea Ray SDX 250 OB performance data\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-specs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-specs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BTG325-Sea-Ray-250-specs-768x433.jpg 768w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Sea Ray SDX 250 OB Certified Test Results<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Boating Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\" id=\"seaRayContact\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searay.com\/us\/en\/dealer-information.html\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10215\"><strong>Contact Sea Ray<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sea Ray Boats<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Knoxville, Tennessee;\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"10216\">searay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-sea-ray-sdx-250-ob-boat-test\/\">Boat Test: 2025 Sea Ray SDX 250 OB<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Alan Jones<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-sea-ray-sdx-250-ob-boat-test\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boat Test: 2025 Sea Ray SDX 250 OB The SDX 250 is incredibly maneuverable. Courtesy Sea Ray Boats Visit Sea Ray Build Your Sea Ray Find a Sea Ray Dealer Overview The SDX 250 Outboard incorporates Sea Ray\u2019s new design language, including a defined \u201cjawline,\u201d S sheerline, updated logo and a curved windshield. 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