1998 Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser

A 40-foot express cruiser built on a fiberglass hull and powered by twin Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines producing 700 horsepower combined. The boat cruises at 28 knots and reaches a top speed of 35 knots. The design prioritizes shallow draft and low bridge clearance, making it well-suited for coastal and intracoastal cruising. Fuel consumption averages 28 gallons per hour when running at cruising speed.

Below deck, the layout includes two staterooms and a single head with separate shower. A pullout settee in the salon provides additional sleeping berths. The galley is equipped with a diesel-powered stove, microwave, oven with broiler and air fryer function, and refrigerator. Independent HVAC systems serve the forward and main salons, powered by an 8-kilowatt diesel generator. A 320-ampere-hour lithium battery installed in 2025 provides 48 hours of autonomy for DC-powered systems—lights, water pump, head, and refrigeration—requiring only 2.5 hours of daily generator runtime for extended off-grid operation. Fresh water and holding tank capacity support a couple for one week between dock visits.

Recent upgrades completed in 2025 include a Rocna Mk II 25-pound anchor on 150 feet of 5/16-inch galvanized chain and 100 feet of 5/8-inch nylon rope, deployed via a Lofrans windlass. Navigation electronics comprise dual Garmin chart plotters, sonar, and radar. An inflatable tender with 17-inch tubes and outboard motor is included and stored on a davit. The autopilot is not operational; the spotlight swivels but does not tilt vertically and one bulb is inoperative. A full set of service manuals, parts lists, and operator documentation is provided with the boat.