With its 21 feet and 1700 kg, theSea Ray 210 SSE a typicalTrailer boat of the upper class. The trailer and towing vehicle must be able to handle 2.5 tonnes. If you have the right trailer combination, you can take the boat to inland waterways and coastal waters (CE category C).
If the exploration tour with the 210 SSE is to last a little longer, this is not a problem, as the cabin offers at least two people a reasonable amount of space.Overnight accommodation. However, you shouldn't expect a generous seat height, because at 0.76 m, the 1.80 m tall crew member quickly bumps into the cabin roof.
To theSleeping or to use the Porta-Potti under the centre cushion, the seat height is always sufficient. There are storage compartments under the side cushions; small shelves and a cupboard provide additional space for "all sorts of things". From the "cosy cabin", the route leads via a lockable sliding door into the cockpit, where everything is there to enjoy the journey and the sun: starting with the two bucket seats for the driver and front passenger, which can be rotated aft to open up theSitting area The rear bench seat can be extended, from the plastic table with cup holder recesses to the well-padded rear bench.
The adjoining sun loungers lack something to hold on to, such as a handrail as a boundary. If you want to swim, you can crawl onto the integratedBathing platform. A solid folding bathing ladder for pulling plus a handle makes it easier to get in and out. It is located under a flap, but you have to reach a long way onto the platform to open it. The boatyard does not offer a rear shower, so the dealer will have to come up with something.
ForWater skier there is a towing eye as standard. The skis fit under the rear bench seat, where there are special holders for them. For the rest of the equipment, there are storage options under the cockpit floor and in the boot. - To make skiing really fun, you need good acceleration. In our test boat, this is provided by a 4.3-MerCruiser petrol engine.
It brings the Sea Ray into the planing phase within three seconds. The bow lifts only moderately with the drive "down" and visibility is always maintained. In cruising trim, the Sea Ray also glides smoothly and visibility is only briefly impaired. When planing, the flat stern wave and good course stability are impressive.Quick turnswhich are also fun for water skiers and wakeboarders, are perfect to ride.
The hull does not lean excessively on its side and, with the drive trimmed all the way to the transom, turns tightly without a hitch. If you want to tighten things up even more, you can turn a 360-degree gyro and be really challenged by the centrifugal forces. This does not mean that the hull hooks or rocks; it simply goes "tightly round".
Things are not quite as intense when the drive is in the "drive position": Here, theAir-snapping propellers driving roundabouts. We completed slalom courses just as confidently as the absolutely smooth steering. However, you do notice the speed of over 40 knots to which man and machine are exposed. If you want to glide economically, you can rev the engine to 3000 rpm and reach a respectable 137 nm plus 15% reserve at just under 22 knots.
Of course, you can also go slowly, but here you have to deal with the yaw typical of gliders, which can only be compensated for - if at all - with very slight steering corrections. Attractive turning circles and direct reversing behaviour (reverse) allow for precise and safe harbour manoeuvres, which are best performed while sitting on the folded-up seat.
This gives the rider a good overview and a firm grip on all the controls. When travelling at speed, the wind blows into your face, so if you don't like it, you have to fold the seat back down and sit on it. The windscreen then deflects wind and spray well; a windscreen wiper (extra) ensures a clear view.
Good visibility The helmsman also has access to the instruments in all driving situations. Among the toggle switches, the start button, which is used to start and stop the engine, is particularly noticeable. The latter can be found under the sunbed, which can be lifted using a small recessed grip. The service technician has plenty of space to carry out maintenance and repair work.
TheInstallations The fuelling system features a remote-controlled shut-off valve and the double plugging of the fuel hoses. The petrol is cleaned by the engine's ownFilter cartridge. On the plus side, there is also the fire extinguishing system and the blower that is fed into the bilge.
Sea Ray equips the 210 SSE electrically with a permanently lashed and powerfulExide battery The main switch and plug-in fuses are concealed but still easily accessible under the driving position (accessible via the cabin). For the bilge system, the shipyard relies on a self-draining cockpit and electric bilge pump. No hand bilge pump.
Further informationAccessories is the navigation lighting with BSH approval (690 euros) which, unlike the standard lighting, is not only approved in a few areas, but throughout Germany. You should also take a look at the so-calledLuxury package for 2410 euros, which includes important elements such as a tarpaulin, CD radio, cockpit table, docking lights and windscreen wipers. The rubbing strake matches the boat, as do the six cleats, whose attachment points make just as good an impression as the overall finish.
Conclusion
The Sea Ray 210 SSE is an interesting proposition for anyone who enjoys exploring, swimming and water skiing and would like to spend a night or two on board without a lot of luxury.
Data sheet: Sea Ray 210
Shipyard: Sea Ray
Type designation: Sea Ray 210
CE category: C - Coastal waters
Material of hull and deck: Plastic
Length: 6,48 m
Width: 2,55 m
Displacement: 1,69 t
Price: 53.780,00 €
Ralf Marquard
Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE
