2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
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Year2024
MakeBoston Whaler
Model280 Vantage
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Description
The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.
Specifications
- L.O.A. (with platforms): 29 ft. 1 in. (8.86 m)
- Beam: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.74 m)
- Draft: 21 in. (0.53 m)
- Weight (dry, no engine): 6,940 lb. (3,148 kg)
- Weight (with engine, fuel and water): 9,610 lb. (4,359 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,911 lb. (1,774 kg)
- Swamped Capacity: 4,000 lb. (1,814 kg)
- Persons Capacity: 12
- Maximum Horsepower: 800 hp (596 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower: 500 hp (373 kW)
- Maximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lb. (635 kg)
- Transom Height: 25 in. (0.64 m)
- Deadrise at Transom: 21 deg.
- Fuel Capacity: 180 gal. (681.3 L)
- Water Capacity: 20 gal. (76 L)
- Waste Capacity: 6 gal. (23 L)
- Livewell Volume: 19 gal. (71.9 L)
- Bridge Clearance (with hardtop): 8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar): 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
- Package boat specs (on trailer, engine up): 26 ft. 10 in. X 9 ft. 0 in. X 9 ft. 2 in.
- European Certification: B
Features
- 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
Standart Features - 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
Standart Features - 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)
Standart Features - Console
- 12V receptacle
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
- Courtesy light
- Drink holders (2)
- Electronics mounting surface
- Storage bucket
- Trash door
- Access panel to electronics
- Compass
- Dash visor
- Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
- Helm and companion footrests
- Tempered bonded glass windshield
- Windshield wiper (starboard)
Standart Features - Deck/cockpit
- Bow and stern eyes
- Cockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/white
- Drink holders (12)
- Insulated in-floor fishboxes with pump-out (2) (located aft) (25 gallons)
- Motorwell drains
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Transom door with stainless steel latch
- 28" interior freeboard
- Cockpit coaming bolsters
- Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door with removable stainless-steel dive ladder and deployable grab rail
- Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
- Stainless steel grab rails
- 8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2). pop-up stern (2). pop-up spring line (2)
Standart Features - Head
- Bach visori
- Gasketed lockable entry door with dual caskets and draw down latch
- Portable head with pump-out
- Stainless steel grab rail
- Storage inboard with material keeper
- Decorative tloor inlay
- Interior light
- Molded fiberglass console liner
- Sink with faucet and Corian countertop
- Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
- Storage locker
Standart Features - Mechanical
- 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering
- Electric hron
- Fuel tank (185 gallons)
- Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators.
- Stainless steel propellers
- Transclucer mount area
- Automatic bilge pump
- Battery trays (4)|
- Freshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers
- LED navigation lights
- SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
- Tilt steering
Standart Features - Seating
- Bow seating area with lounge backrests and armrests (port and starboard)
- Aft facing seating at starboard prep station
- Convertible port lounge seat with gasketed storage
- Deluxe custom Boston Whaler helm seat with high/low pedestal
- Fold-out stern seat with backrest
Standart Features - Standard Equipment
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
Standart Features - 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)
Standart Features - 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
Options - Colors
- Gelcoat Hull Side Colors: Glacier Green, Classic Desert Tan, Light Blue, Platinum
- Gelcoat Full Hull Colors: White
Options - Tops & Towers
- Packages: Fiberglass hardtop with speakers, Fiberglass hardtop
- Hardtop Underside Color: White, Abaco Blue, Platinum, Horizon Blue, Steel Blue, Glacier Green, Classic Desert Tan, Light Blue
Options - Engines
- Dual Engines: 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verados, 250 V8 White Dual Mercury Verados, 300 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verados, 300 V8 White Dual Mercury Verados, 400 V10 DTS Dual Black Mercury Verado Engines, 400 V10 DTS Dual White Mercury Verado Engines, 250 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines with Joystick Piloting, 250 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines (white) with Joystick Piloting, 300 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines with Joystick Piloting, 300 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines (white) with Joystick Piloting, 400 V10 DTS Dual Black Mercury Verado with Joystick Piloting, 400 V10 DTS Dual White Mercury Verado with Joystick Piloting
- Painted Engines: Painted engines (for dual engines)
Options - General
- Packages: Anchor package, Fishing package
- Railings And Rub Rails: Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert, Rails - split bow rail, Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert
Options - Electronics
- Navigation: Nav Package, Deluxe Electronics Simrad Single, Radar, Simard Dome Halo24, Autopilot Simard NAC-2
- Electronics: Thru hull transducer, VHF Radio (Simrad), Satellite Radio - Sirius, Vessel View 4, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia, Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM, First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea, CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
Options - Canvas
- Sunshades: Sunshade at cockpit, Sunshade at bow
- Canvas: Cockpit cover, Weather curtain set
Engine
| Max HP | 800 hp (596 kW) |
General
| Length Overall | 29 ft. 1 in. (8.86 m) |
| Beam | 9 ft. 6 in. (2.74 m) |
| Draft | 21 in. (0.53 m) |
| Dry Weight | 6,940 lb. (3,148 kg) |
| Max Person Capacity | 12 |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 gal. (681.3 L) |
| Max Carry Load | 3,911 lb. (1,774 kg) |
