New Sea Ray SLX 360
The Sea Ray SLX 360 is Built for Luxury and Speed
A look at Sea Ray's premier 36-foot outboard-powered entertainer, shifting paradigms with generator-free battery tech.
The Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard is built from the keel up as an aggressive, luxury sport entertainer, that bridges the gap between a premium bowrider and an overnight cruiser. By blending sophisticated automotive-inspired design with revolutionary lithium-ion battery engineering, Sea Ray has delivered a quiet, premium daytime oasis tailored for the next generation of boaters who want luxury during their time on the water.
Size & Spatial Design
Vessel architecture on the SLX 360 is highly optimized to push living space all the way out to the gunwales. The design philosophy emphasizes social real estate without sacrificing ergonomic necessities.
- Expanding Swim Terrace: The boat’s substantial beam offers excellent cockpit volume, plus the starboard side drop-down terrace. At the push of a button, the hull side lowers flush to create a private beach club directly at the water line.
- Deep Wraparound Bow Seating: The front deck is exceptionally wide and features deep, contoured cushions that safely cradle guests in forward-facing or rear-facing positions. Two tables can be installed to comforably seat and serve six adults. This is arguably the largest bow dining/cocktail area in class.
- Generous Luxury Cabin: Hidden beneath the deck is a well-appointed cabin space. Far from a basic cuddy, it features a convertible V-berth bed/seating area alongside a full stand-up wet head complete with a vacuum-flush toilet, shower, and vanity. This cabin is suitable for a cozy overnight for a couple, and maybe even a weekemd for the more adventurous.
Propulsion & Performance
Handling a 36-foot hull with premium weight and styling requires massive, reliable propulsion. Sea Ray answers the call by exclusively pairing this platform with several outboard choices.
- Standard Power: The standard package starts strong with triple V8 Mercury 300-hp outboard engines, providing quick hole-shot and controled handling.
- The V10 Tier Upgrades: For captains craving serious top-end speeds, the transom can be configured with the new triple Mercury V10 packages, and the flagship 425-horsepower configurations.
- Seamless Joystick Control: A Mercury digital throttle and shift system handles power delivery, while close-quarters maneuvering is mitigated entirely by an integrated joystick controller that seamlessly ties the outboards together with an optional bow thruster.
Premium Features & Ergonomics
Daytime entertaining requires robust creature comforts. Sea Ray balances functional galley setups with advanced helm interfaces:
- Expanding Summer Galley: The outdoor galley includes an slide-out countertop section that easily glides out to provide additional prep space. It features a Kenyon electric induction grill, a freshwater sink, dedicated utensil storage, and a built-in trash receptacle.
- Dual Refrigeration Option: A primary refrigerator sits below the grill station, but an additional cockpit refrigerator can be added on the opposite side to double your drink and food storage.
- Automotive-Inspired Helm: The captain is treated to dual 15-inch ultra-wide Simrad touchscreen displays. Erring on the side of safety, critical lighting and mechanical presets are also hard-mapped to intuitive physical toggle buttons right beneath the steering wheel—eliminating the need to hunt through menus on the touch-screen while cruising.
- Electric Passenger Lounge Seat: The double-wide port companion chair can electronically raise or lower to captain's height, or spin around completely to create an integrated social lounge with the aft cockpit seating.
Build Quality & Materiality
The premium finish of the SLX 360 is immediately evident upon stepping aboard. Sea Ray utilizes top-shelf raw materials to achieve an elegant, automotive aesthetic.
A heavy-duty, molded fiberglass hardtop acts as the primary canopy, with structural skylights, integrated accent lighting, and flush-mounted audio speakers behind tailored grills. To maintain clean lines, the hardtop's support pillars are cleanly wrapped in marine-grade vinyl, and the helm is dressed in deep-grained teak wood accents paired with hand-stitched leather. Up front, a heavy-duty stainless steel windshield frames the console, including an lower swing-out air dam to isolate the cockpit from raw head-winds on cold mornings.
⚙️ Technology Focus: The Fathom® e-Power System
The SLX 360 entirely deletes the traditional, noisy marine generator. Utilizing Sea Ray’s high-capacity lithium-ion battery bank infrastructure, the boat silently powers its full auxiliary load—including the air conditioning system and electric induction grill. System health, real-time power draws, and precise battery timeline estimations are fully integrated directly into the Simrad displays at the helm.
Advanced Accessories & Conveniences
- Scanstrut Atmos Toy Inflator: Seamlessly built into the transom walk-through is an automatic air compressor to quickly inflate paddleboards, tubes, and towables right on the swim platform.
- Elite Anchoring Systems: Ground tackle is managed by a sleek through-stem windlass system deploying a premium Ultramarine anchor -- generally consider one of the best-holding designs on the market in any bottom condition -- and handled by a helm control panel with an electronic chain counter.
- Thoughtful Outfitting: The yacht is packed with utility, including built-in transom freshwater engine flushes, integrated portside hull fender storage, dedicated lockers for the bow tables, wireless midship smartphone charging docks, and an optional remote helm-controlled spotlight. The list of options is relatively short because virtually everything need is standard.
Target Market: Who Is This Boat Built For?
The Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard is a premium boat custom-tailored for discerning day-boaters, upscale entertainers, and families who prioritize socializing, comfort, and high style over medocrity. By swapping out a vibrating generator for the completely silent lithium-ion Fathom e-Power system, it serves owners who love anchoring out at local coves or pristine sandbars with the AC running, but without the headache of smelling exhaust fumes or hearing persistent mechanical hums. It is a hosting-first machine that treats its guests to elegant yachting details on an agile, outboard-driven hull.