2003 Sea Ray 270 Sundeck

Slide aboard and you’ll see why this 270 Sundeck remains a favorite among day boaters. The wide beam carries forward, giving the bow an almost deck-boat openness while still feeling like a solid Sea Ray runabout. Twin swim platforms and the walk-through transom make getting in and out of the water easy, and the non-skid underfoot is forgiving on bare feet. The helm layout is intuitive, with analog gauges right where you expect them and a comfortable double-wide captain’s chair. Under-seat and in-floor storage swallows coolers, water toys, and gear so the deck stays clutter-free. Wraparound cockpit seating and the forward loungers create natural conversation zones, whether you’re rafted up or drifting off a quiet shoreline.

This 270 Sundeck is dialed in for local waters that can change from calm inshore stretches to choppier open bays by afternoon. The deep-V hull and substantial freeboard handle afternoon boat wakes with more confidence than smaller bowriders, while still floating shallow enough to nose up near sandbars and sheltered beaches. The generous shade from the bimini lets you stay out longer when the sun is high, and the open deck layout makes it easy to host mixed crews of swimmers, loungers, and sightseers. It’s the kind of boat that can spend the morning cruising, the afternoon at anchor, and still be simple enough to trailer or store at day’s end.