The largest model in Sea Ray’s Sundeck series when she was introduced in 2008, the 290 Sundeck (called the 300 Sundeck in 2010–13) was designed for entertaining offering a great mix of seating, storage and features. The bow seating layout features padded seats, backrests, flip-down inner armrests with outer grabrails, and recessed speakers and cupholders. A door closes off the bow area, and behind it are a small cuddy with a berth beneath the driver’s console and an enclosed head with a freshwater sink, shower, light and mirror. Between them is a lockable in-floor locker big enough to handle skis and wakeboards. The helm seat slides, swivels and has a flip-up bolster. The refreshment center includes a freshwater sink, a removable trash bin, and a refrigerator with a gas grill as an option. Filler cushions convert the portside table into a sun pad. Standard features include a stereo/CD with six speakers, extended swim platform, integrated transom seat, Bimini top, transom storage, tilt steering, and a hydraulic engine hatch. A single 375hp gas sterndrive engine reaches a top speed of over 40 knots. Note that a new 290 Sundeck model came out in 2015.