2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base
- Year 2024
- Make Boston Whaler
- Model 280 Dauntless
2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless
The all-new 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, our newest model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters tailor the 280 Dauntless to fit their needs perfectly.
Features may include:
CONSOLE- Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
- Compass
- Console face tan gelcoat
- Drink holders (3) stainless steel
- Electrical switch panel
- Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)
- Head - porta potti (with pump-out)
- Hooks - stainless steel (2)
- Interior LED light
- Wireless phone charger
- 22.5" cockpit depth
- 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
- Casting platform aft
- Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
- Garboard drain plug
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Lifting eyes - bow and stern
- Lighting - LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)
- Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
- Low profile aft side rails - welded stainless steel
- Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel
- Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Starboard transom walkthrough
- Swim platform with telescoping ladder
- Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)
- Dome light (red and white)
- LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)
- Lifejacket storage
- Watersports tow point
- Rod holders (4)
- 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator
- Active engine trim
- Automatic bilge pump
- Battery trays (3) with switch and wiring
- Electric horn
- Electric trim tabs with indicators
- Freshwater shower (18-gallon tank) with stern sprayer
- Fuel tank 160-gallon
- Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect
- Navigation lights
- Propeller - stainless steel
- Tilt steering
- 12” SIMRAD NSX ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE
- Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
- Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan)
- C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada
- Forward console lounge with armrests
- Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
- Stern bench seat with folding backrest
- All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
- All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
- Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock
- Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out
- Storage under aft seat
Dimensions
Overall Length
27' 9" (8.46 m) | Includes swim platform: 28' 8" (8.74 m)
Beam
9' 0" (2.74 m)
Draft
18" (0.46 m)
Transom Height
Single: 30" (0.76 m) | Dual: 25" (0.64 m)
Dead Rise
At transom: 18º
Bridge Clearance
No top: 8' 4" (2.54 m) | With hardtop: 6' 7" (2.00 m)
Dimensions
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up): 37' 0" (11.28 m)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
160 gallons (606 L)
Seating Capacity
12 Persons
Fresh Water Capacity
18 gallons (68 L)
Weight, Maximum Capacity
3,736 lbs (1,694 kg) | Swamped Capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) | Engine: 1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Rear Livewell Capacity
30 gallons (113.56 L)
Weights
Weight
With engines and fuel: 7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Dry Weight
No engine: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Engine
Engine Power
Maximum: 600 HP (447 kW)
Minimum Engine Power
400 HP (298 kW)