2014 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer

Step aboard and you’ll notice how thoughtfully this 260 is laid out for a full day afloat. The helm has the feel of a larger cruiser, with clear sightlines and intuitive gauges that make running her in tight marinas much less stressful. The cockpit seating can be quickly reconfigured, so you can face aft to watch swimmers or spin around for sunset cocktails. Wide swim platform with a sturdy ladder makes getting in and out of the water easy, even with gear in hand. Below, opening ports and overhead hatch bring in surprising natural light and airflow, so the cabin never feels closed-in. Clever storage throughout swallows weekend bags, water toys, and spare lines.

This 260 Sundancer is a sweet spot for local waters where you might mix short hops with the occasional overnight. Her size makes it simple to handle in busy harbors and narrow fairways, yet she has the hull and power to run comfortably along the open stretches outside. The compact cabin lets you escape the afternoon sun or stay aboard after an evening on the hook, while the cockpit layout is ideal for sandbar rafting and dockside entertaining. Shallow draft and responsive sterndrive help you explore coves and inlets that bigger cruisers avoid, opening up more options every time you leave the dock.