300 Weekender

Considering the overwhelming presence of Sea Ray in today’s market, it’s interesting to note that the 300 Weekender was one of Sea Ray’s largest models back in the late 1970s. Obviously dated by today’s express-boat standards, the Weekender was a very popular boat in her day thanks to her clean styling, a practical interior, lots of cockpit space, and an attractive new-boat price. Indeed, the styling of the 300 Weekender is still her most enduring quality although her flush foredeck makes for modest headroom below decks. The cabin accommodations are basic with V-berths forward, a convertible dinette, a compact galley area and a too-small head compartment. Lots of wall carpeting, inexpensive veneers, etc.—not much to get excited about but still adequate for those on a budget. The roomy cockpit lacks the built-in lounges and wet bar seen in more modern boats so you can actually do some fishing in the Weekender without difficulty. Additional features include a solid fiberglass deep-V hull, a teak bow pulpit and cabin rails, swim platform, underwater exhausts and sliding cabin windows. Twin 228hp MerCruiser inboards cruise at 16–18 knots.