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What a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 5 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey fly?

A Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey flies about 315 nm, roughly 583 km, which is about 4 h 2 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey cost to own?

A Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey costs about EUR 1,206 a month to run, or about EUR 144 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey

How much does a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey cost?
Used Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey?
Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 5 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey for sale?
Every Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey PlaneFox can see is on this page — 5 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United States (2). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey?
On a used Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey

Aircraft overview

The Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey is a two-seat amphibious light aircraft developed in the United States, with the design first flown in the early 1990s and production continuing in kitbuilt and factory-built light-sport forms. It is a high-wing, pusher-propeller flying boat with retractable landing gear, intended for both water and runway operations. Its importance in the used market comes from its combination of experimental-amateur-built accessibility, light-sport eligibility in many configurations, and genuine amphibious capability in a compact airframe.

Performance & specifications

Performance varies by empty weight, hull configuration, propeller, and engine, but most SeaRey aircraft are modest-speed recreational amphibians rather than cross-country tourers. Typical cruise speeds are in the roughly 75-90 knot range, with practical range commonly around 250-350 nautical miles depending on fuel capacity and power setting. Many examples use Rotax four-cylinder engines, especially the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS; some higher-spec aircraft use turbocharged Rotax powerplants. Light-sport SeaRey configurations are generally operated at the seaplane LSA maximum gross weight of 1,430 lb. Useful load depends heavily on build standard, avionics, paint, and installed equipment, so individual weight-and-balance records are more important than brochure figures. Service ceiling is adequate for recreational VFR use, with most aircraft operated well below oxygen altitudes.

Cabin & avionics

The SeaRey has side-by-side seating under a broad canopy, with good outward visibility and direct access to water and shoreline environments. Cabin space is simple and light-aircraft practical, with limited baggage capacity and relatively close attention needed to loading when carrying two occupants, fuel, and equipment. Avionics vary widely because many SeaRey aircraft are experimental or light-sport builds. Older aircraft may have basic analog flight instruments, a handheld or panel GPS, VHF radio, and transponder. Later or upgraded examples may feature glass panels such as Dynon SkyView or Garmin G3X Touch, ADS-B equipment, engine monitoring, and angle-of-attack or water-operation aids. Garmin G1000 or Perspective-style integrated suites are not typical for this model.

Buying & value

Buyers should evaluate the SeaRey as both an aircraft and a boat-hulled amphibian. Key inspection areas include hull condition, signs of water intrusion, landing-gear rigging and corrosion, fabric and composite condition, control-system wear, engine installation quality, and propeller clearance or damage history. Documentation matters: build logs, operating limitations, maintenance records, weight-and-balance data, and any light-sport compliance records should be reviewed carefully. Common market distinctions include earlier kitbuilt SeaRey aircraft, later LSX and Sport/Elite-type configurations, engine upgrades, glass-panel retrofits, improved interiors, and corrosion-resistant hardware for saltwater use. In the used market, the Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey typically sits as an affordable recreational amphibian compared with certified seaplanes, with value driven less by total time alone and more by build quality, equipment, maintenance history, and water-operation exposure.

5 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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