2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

280 Vantage
The 280 Vantage combines offshore prowess with bowrider comfort in a 28-foot dual console boat that’s destined to put a smile on your face. Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull and classic lines make it a timeless craft built on a foundation of safety and performance, and a host of practical options let you configure it to be the custom boat of your dreams. The 280 Vantage is a multi-talented performer for every way you and your family like to enjoy the water, from exploring the islands to offshore fishing to endless watersports thrills.

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Features may include:

• Sleek, redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder
• Convertible portside lounge seating adjusts to an array of configurations
• Easy access from the dock or the water via the standard portside dive door
• Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
• Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
• Thoughtfully designed windshield provides unobstructed visibility with great weather protection
• Optional hardtop can be equipped with an electrically acuated cockpit Shureshade
• Optional summer kitchen includes grill, refridgerator and invertor

Bow Area

• Bow bolster
• Bow cushions with backrests
• Bow walkthrough block off panel
• Drink holders (4)
• Fiberglass lids with latches (3)
• Integrated centerline bow cooler (12 gallons)
• Recessed storage/cup holder compartment
• USB charging receptacle (dual)
• Welded stainless steel forward side rails

Cockpit Utility Center

• Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)
• Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)
• Sink with freshwater faucet
• Stainless steel grab rail
• Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11 gallons)

Console

• 12V receptacle
• Access panel to electronics
• Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
• Compass
• Courtesy light
• Dash visor
• Drink holders (2)
• Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
• Electronics mounting surface
• Helm and companion footrests
• Storage bucket
• Tempered bonded glass windshield
• Trash door
• Windshield wiper (starboard)

Deck/Cockpit

• Bow and stern eyes
• Cockpit coaming bolsters
• Cockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/white
• Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
• Drink holders (12)
• Heavy-duty rub rail
• Insulated in-floor fishboxes with pump-out (2) (located aft) (25 gallons)
• Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door with removable stainless-steel dive ladder and deployable grab rail
• Motorwell drains
• Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
• Self-bailing cockpit sole
• Stainless steel grab rails
• Transom door with stainless steel latch
• 8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
• 28" interior freeboard

Head

• Dash visor
• Decorative floor inlay
• Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latch
• Interior light
• Molded fiberglass console liner
• Portable head with pump-out
• Sink with faucet and Corian countertop
• Stainless steel grab rail
• Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
• Storage inboard with material keeper
• Storage locker

Mechanical

• 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering
• Automatic bilge pump
• Battery trays (4)
• Electric horn
• Freshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers
• Fuel tank (185 gallons)
• LED navigation lights
• Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
• SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
• Stainless steel propellers
• Tilt steering
• Transducer mount area

Seating

• Aft facing seating at starboard prep station
• Bow seating area with lounge backrests and armrests (port and starboard)
• Convertible port lounge seat with gasketed storage
• Deluxe custom Boston Whaler helm seat with high/low pedestal
• Fold-out stern seat with backrest

Standard Equipment

• All hardware 316-L stainless steel
• All rails welded 316-L stainless steel

Storage

• Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass
• Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash
• Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain
• Cockpit storage center
• Console storage with stainless steel latch
• Head storage compartment
• Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)

Vessel View Mobile

• Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
• Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
• Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification