2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

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2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.

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
Deck/Cockpit
  • 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
Fiberglass Hardtop
  • 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)
Mechanical
  • 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
Seating Standard Equipment Storage Vessel View Mobile

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Highlights

  • Hampton Bays, New York
  • 2025
  • Boston Whaler
  • 280 Dauntless Base
  • 9' (2.74 m)
  • No engine: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Boston Whaler
  • 280 Dauntless
  • Base
  • Center Console
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up): 37' (11.28 m) | Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down): 35' (10.67m) | Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop): 11'5" (3.48 m) | Livewell Volume: 9' (2.74m)
  • 27' 9" (8.46 m) | On centerline (from engine to bow mounting location): 27' 9" (8.46m) | On centerline (from bow to engine mounting location): 27' 9" (8.46m)
  • 9' (2.74 m)
  • 18" (0.46 m)
  • Single: 30" (0.76 m) | Dual: 25" (0.64 m)
  • No top: 8' 4" (2.54 m) | With hardtop: 6' 7" (2.00 m)
  • 160 gallons (606 L)
  • 12 Persons
  • 18 gallons (68 L)
  • 3,736 lbs (1,694 kg) | Swamped Capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) | Engine: 1,400 lbs
  • 19.5 gallons (73.81 L)
  • With engines and fuel: 7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
  • No engine: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
  • Maximum: 600 HP (447 kW)
  • 400 HP