2009 Sea Ray 230 Sundeck

The 230 Sundeck is a vessel that, like its next-generation siblings, has all the features an active boating family craves. This leads to the natural question: What does an active boating family crave? Quite simply, the ability to host lots of people easily and comfortably without losing the performance, good looks and “trailerability” of a sport boat. That’s no problem with the 230 Sundeck. This model has plenty of room for guests to enjoy cruising, wakeboarding, fishing or all of the above. They can relax on plush bow lounges, which can be converted to a sun pad with optional filler cushions. Two swiveling bucket seats with flip-up bolsters ensure that the captain and navigator have a good vantage point whether sitting or standing. The large cockpit lounge becomes a sun pad with adjustable backrest. There’s even an aft-facing transom bench at the stern. Convenience is a big contributor to comfort, and the 230 Sundeck has it in spades. The walk-through windshield provides easy access to the bow, while also granting unobstructed views. A bow block-off door offers protection from the wind while under way. A bow boarding ladder, enclosed head compartment, bimini top and snap-in carpet all come standard. The carry-on cooler has designated storage that allows access without requiring that guests stand up and move aside. There’s never a shortage of storage space on the 230 Sundeck, thanks to a cavernous floor locker with gas-assisted lid and mildew-resistant vinyl matting, in addition to a huge compartment under the transom bench for wakeboards and water skis. Storage is also located beneath the helm and lounge cushions, which are hinged for quick, easy entry.

Based on a 21-degree deadrise hull and boasting a standard MerCruiser 5.0L MPI Bravo III sterndrive that delivers 260 horsepower (194 kW), the 230 Sundeck imparts the adrenaline rush of a zippy bowrider. Optional power ranges up to a fuel-injected MerCruiser 6.2L MPI Bravo III DTS (320 hp - 239 kW). Power-assisted steering gives the driver responsive control of the boat, and he or she can monitor and operate the vessel’s systems with the standard SmartCraft diagnostics and Vessel Control System (VCS), which features integrated steering-wheel thumb pads. When it’s time to drop the hook and get the party started, the 230 Sundeck obliges with a standard Clarion AM/FM stereo with single CD player and digital cockpit remote. Eight cup holders and a cockpit table will hold all your food and beverages.