260 Cuddy

Aside from her sexy sportboat profile, the big attraction of the Sea Ray 260 Cuddy is her oversized cockpit with seating for as many as eight people. This is a good example of the sleek styling that can be achieved in a boat this size when it’s not necessary to raise the foredeck in order to have full standing headroom in the cabin. The 260 Cuddy is clearly aimed at those who plan to use their boat for daytime activities. Because the cockpit is so large, the belowdeck accommodations are basic. The full-length V-berth will sleep two adults and a Porta-Potti fits between the bunks. A small galley was optional. Additional features include easy access to the engine (beneath the full-width bench seat), an integral swim platform with ladder, and recessed cockpit storage under the gunnels. Bow access is best achieved through the foredeck hatch. A full cockpit liner makes clean-up easy, and the lack of a bow pulpit enhances her overall profile. Note that an 8-foot, 6-inch beam makes her trailerable without a permit. A single 5.7-liter sterndrive will cruise the 260 Cuddy at 22 knots (34 knots top), and a 7.4-liter I/O cruises at 28–29 knots (40+ knots top.)