Boating USA — January 2018

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PHOTOS: COURTESY SEA RAY BOATS (3)

with an L-settee around a planked teak table. The double-wide

companion seat opposite the helm does that tricky Sea Ray swivel

thing so it can face the cockpit, and there’s another double seat

facing aft. Let’s see, that’s 10 people, depending on how cozy you

want to get on the settee.

To make these 10 people happy, there’s an outdoor kitchen to

starboard with a drawer fridge, sink and, on our test boat, an op-

tional electric grill ($2,535). Burgers anyone? Part of this social

area is shaded by the standard fiberglass hardtop with rakish

supports and a canvas sunroof.

Moving forward, it’s a big bowrider with wraparound seating.

A pair of forward-facing backrests turn into lounges when need-

ed, with clever armrests that fold out of the way. If you’re in the

mood for munchies, a teak table between the forward cushions

frees foot room with a side mount, and you can also turn this area

into a huge sun pad with optional filler cushions.

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SLX 350 OUTBOARD

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Hanging the power off the transom affords the SLX 350

an abundance of cockpit space to lounge and entertain.