2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

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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.

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

Basic Boat Info

Make: Boston Whaler

Model: 280 Vantage

Year: 2025

Condition: New

Category: Power

Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 27'9 ft

Length Overall: 27'9 ft

Beam: 8'6 ft

Min Draft: 1'9 ft

Bridge Clearance: 8'5 ft

Deadrise: 21 deg

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 180 gal

Water Tank Capacity: 20 gal

Holding Tank Capacity: 6 gal

Other

Maximum Number Of Passengers: 12

Boat Class: Dual Console, Ski and Fish, Saltwater Fishing

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Standard Equipment

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

Deck/Cockpit

28” cockpit depth
8” stainless steel cleats – bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
Anchor windlass with 200’ of rode, chain and anchor
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)
Livewell with light (19 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

Cockpit Utility Center

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

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
Welded stainless steel forward side rails
USB charging receptacle (dual)

Console

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

Head

Dash visor
Decorative floor inlay
Interior light
Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latch
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 locker
Storage inboard with material keeper

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

Storage

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

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
Livewell (19 gallons) (located transom, port side)
Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area

Fiberglass Hardtop

Grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2)
Lighting – LED navigation lights
Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4)
Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1)
Rod holders (4) (white or black depending on frame color selection)
Tow bit (white or black depending on frame color selection)
Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield (white or black depending on frame color selection)

Vessel View Mobile

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