THE GOOD LIFE

NO STORM DAMAGE DURING IAN With her seamless hardtop, sleek profile, and spacious interior, the 36 Sedan Bridge made good on the Sea Ray's promise of cutting-edge styling and luxury-class accommodations. At 36 feet, she falls into one of those elusive sweet sports in the boating market—not too big for diesel engines (which kept the price down), and not too small to have the two-stateroom floorplan most families require for a weekend on the water. Built on a modified-V hull with a generous 13-foot beam, the galley-down interior of the 36 Sedan Bridge is an appealing blend of cherrywood cabinets, Ultraleather seating, Corian counters, and designer galley appliances. An elevated dinette is forward in the salon, and wraparound cabin windows provide panoramic views of the water. A queen island bed is in the master stateroom, and twin single beds are in the guest cabin. Note the space-saving split head configuration—sink and toilet to port, shower stall to starboard. An in-floor galley compartment offers much-needed storage space. Topside, the helm console has space for flush-mounting electronics. The engine room is a seriously tight fit. Gas 370hp inboards cruise at 20 knots; optional 380hp Cummins diesels cruise at 22+knots.