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2002 Doral 280 SE Photos
2002 Doral 280 SE Test Details
| Category | Express |
| Length | 27ft 9in / 8.23 m |
| Beam | 9ft. 11in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 10,000 lb |
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2002 Doral 280 SE Description
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When parked near the rest of the express cruisers in
Dorals 2002 lineup, the companys new 280 SE looks right at home. It
has all the next generation exterior styling elements that are now
familiar: the forward leaning
arch, curved windshield with thick white framing. plenty of curves in the hull
and deck.
However, this newest Doral also incorporates new ideas and features that
set it apart from its siblings and competitors. The most noticeable is large tinted side windows that blend nicely into the curved deck.
Cabin windows are really nothing new to boating, but wooden foredeck sunpads are.These optional mahogany lounges, with reclining backrests, replace the traditional upholstered sunpads and can be removed and used on a dock or a beach.
Belowdecks, the 280 SE has a relatively traditional mid-cabin express cruiser layout with galley to starboard and dinette to port.The high sheer line outside translates into good cabin headroom inside over six feet. In the galley, the sink is moulded into the granite-look countertop and the single-burner ceramic top stove has a removable Corian cover.The built-in
microwave is at eye level and shelves in the lower cupboard are equipped with sea-rails.
While Doral identifies the mid-cabin, with its 52- by 76-inch mattress, as the master bedroom, the forward berth is where many may want to take up
residence; it has an adjustable reclining backrest, perfect for reading or watching the optional TV/VCR, mounted on a swivel base between the galley and the forward berth.
The L-shaped dinette has cozy seating for five, leather-like cushions that
lift up to reveal lots of storage and, of course, a table that can be lowered and converted to a berth, or removed altogether.There is plenty of good cabin
ventilation from a total of seven screened ports, plus an oval-shaped screened deck hatch.
For a 28-footer, the Doral 280 SE packs plenty of seating and comfort into the single-level cockpit. On the port side, the L-shaped passenger lounge runs from the cabin bulkhead to the transom; as on other Doral cruisers, the aft seat slides back to provide extra seating.The helm seat fits two.There is a removable jump seat aft beside the cockpit refreshment centre that includes a small sink with pressurized water.This area can be equipped with a refrigerator or icemaker. Chart storage is well thought-out, with a clear acrylic chart holder built into the top of the cabin door and a tubular
storage space behind the helm seat. Although the 280 SE has walkaround
side decks, the easiest way to the foredeck is up the moulded-in dashboard steps.
Engine options range from single engine power from Mercury and Volvo
(up to 425 hp), to twins (also from Mercury and Volvo, ranging from twin
225-hp V-6s all the way up to a pair of 210-hp 5.7 litre V-8s). Our 280 SE test boat was powered with a pair of Volvo 4.3 GXi engines rated at 225 hp, matched to Volvo DuoProp drives.
With three adults and a quarter-tank of fuel, the Volvos had no problem getting the 280 SE up on plane in just over seven seconds.The hull stayed on plane at just over 2,600 rpm, which translated to 15.6 mph, quite impressive compared to other boats in this size range. At 3,500 rpm, the fuel-injected Volvos settled the 280 SE into a comfortable cruising speed of 28.7 mph.At wide-open throttle we were able to turn 44.2 mph at 4,500 rpm.With its
911 beam, the 280 SE is stable at all speeds requiring very few adjustments
with the trim tabs. Putting the 280 SE through port and starboard turns revealed a hull that turns more like a sportboat than a cruiser.
With the introduction of the 280 SE, Doral now has a full family of very stylish express cruisers from 25 to 36 feet, letting them effectively compete with any of the large U.S. builders.
2002 Doral 280 SE Test Specifications
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Test boat engines:
Twin Volvo Penta 4.3
GXi DP, 225-hp, 4.3-litre, (262-cid) V-6,
gasoline engines turning matched
stainless steel propellers through
DuoProp sterndrives.
Acceleration mph/sec
0-20/6.23 0-30/11.03
Top Speed (GPS)
4.500 rpm 44.2 mph
Cruising Speed (GPS)
3.500 rpm 28.7 mph
Sound Levels at Cruise (3,500 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
84 dbA 86 dbA
Sound Levels at Top Speed
helm aft cockpit
87 dbA 94 dbA
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