HMY Yachts

Sea Ray Yachts

268 Sundancer-Weekender

1986–89

Sea Ray Yachts 268 Sundancer-Weekender
While they look the same on the outside, Sea Ray's 268 Sundancer and Weekender models are different boats in both the cockpit and interior configurations. The Sundancer (the more popular of the two) has an aft cabin tucked beneath a raised cockpit sole, and the Weekender has a flush cockpit with additional seating opposite the helm. In general, the Weekender makes for a better day boat thanks to her less cluttered cockpit and more convenient centerline companionway. The Sundancer, on the other hand, will appeal to those seeking the additional sleeping (and storage) capabilities that her aft cabin provides. Both models come with an enclosed standup head compartment along with a small galley and adequate headroom. Privacy curtains separate the sleeping areas at night. Notably, the 268 was one of the last Sea Rays to incorporate a bolt-on swim platform rather than the integrated platforms seen in later models. Additional features include a teak bow pulpit, swim platform, teak interior trim, and sliding cabin windows. A single 330hp MerCruiser sterndrive will cruise the 268 Sundancer/Weekender in the low 20s and reach a top speed of 30+ knots.
Additional notes (BoatUS)
Overview: Best-selling Sea Ray express appealed to 1980s buyers looking for a big trailerable cruiser with family-size accommodations.@Features: Surprisingly efficient interior with mid-berth aft, convertible dinette, head with shower sleeps six—most 26-footers sleep four. Cockpit is smaller than some competitors, but helm visibility is excellent. Swim platform, teak bow pulpit were standard.@Comments: Cockpit engine access hatch is heavy to lift.@Performance: Single 330-hp MerCruiser I/O reaches 30+ knots top.

Floor Plans

Sea Ray Yachts 268 Sundancer-Weekender floor plan
Sea Ray Yachts 268 Sundancer-Weekender floor plan