Sea Ray 175BR (2009)

Fibreglass bowrider

MerCruiser 3.0MCM 135Hp 4S – 172 hours

Swiftco SBDX braked trailer (03.2009)

John Crawford Marine has just landed this stunning Searay 175BR bowrider – yes, we appreciate that there are literally hundreds of these stylish American bowriders on the market for sale, whether they be a Bayliner, Four Winns, Crownline or a Glastron.  To help you wade through them quickly and find the best, follow our simple recommendations/questions below to “whittle” them down.

1/ Is the trailer a USA skid/bunk or Australian made? If Australian made, move to number 2

2/ Has the motor had the cooling system inspected and the riser and manifold replaced in the 3 years?

If yes move onto number 3.

3/ Has the boat/motor and trailer been pre-tested?

4/ Does the motor come with a warranty? If yes move to number 4

5/ Is title guaranteed?

6/ Does the price include registration transfers and the administration completed on your behalf (Qld buyers only)?

These quick checks will quickly wean out the boats that aren't worthy of considering and would be a risk to buy, regardless of the price!

First Impressions

As pictured, this beautifully presented and well optioned family bowrider would make an ideal platform to get out there enjoying the spoils of boating whether it be skiing, tubing, socializing and cruising around our waterways.

Comfortable seating from bow to stern, plenty of storage and overhead shelter all important features to have aboard to enjoy a great day out.  Powered by a Mercruiser sterndrive 4-cylinder 135HP four stroke that has recorded a low 172 hours use. As the engine bay pictures show, she has been very well maintained undercover and what a clean engine.

For the Skipper

The helm is comfortable with a generous seat (to be seated at) for a day’s towing skiers, and the dash is well laid out with engine instrumentation keeping you informed of the engine’s performance along with a GPS and fishfinder being installed. For those that like their tunes afloat a stereo system is also installed. When storing the boat, quality covers have been fabricated with a bow cover and travelling boat cover that fit like a glove as pictured.

Other features and accessories include:

• New riser/manifold/elbow replaced September 2017
• Northstar Explorer 538 colour GPS
• Northstar D210 Sounder depth reader
• Clarion M275 stereo and speakers
• Single battery in a battery holder
• Under transom fuel tank approx. 80L capacity
• Aluminium 3 blade propeller
• Fuel gauge
• Sand anchor with rope & chain
• Electric bilge pump & bilge blower
• Compliant navigation lights & anchor light
• Bimini top & bimini sock
• Travelling boat cover and a bow cover
• 1 x pedestal seat
• 2 x removable stern ¼ seats with back rests
• Back to back passenger seats
• Bow lounge with padded back rest (removable padding)
• 1 x Ski hook
• 3 x Cockpit grab rails
• 2 x Fenders
• 4 x rod holders
• 6x drink holders
• Glove box
• Side pockets for storage
• Underfloor storage
• S/S 2 x step boarding ladder & a boarding platform
• Mechanical override disc braked on the trailer
• Galvanised trailer frame, wheels, axle & springs
• LED trailer lights
• Swing-away draw bar

On the Trailer

Trailers aren't trailers! Under many Yankee bowriders, majority of trailers are USA made and have skid or bunks beds that mean you have to literally float the hull off the trailer and parts can be difficult to source. This trailer is a quality, Australian made multi-roller trailer that assists to make launching and retrieving a simple affair. It also features a “swing-away” draw bar as pictured to help fit in most modern garages.

Like all trailer sold through JCM, our workshop team adjust and service and road worthy the trailer for you included in the price giving you confidence on the road.

If you are in the market for a great value package for social boating, then head on down to JCM to inspect this Sea Ray 175BR at a low $24,995 tow away......