2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

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  • Year 2024
  • Make Boston Whaler
  • Model 280 Vantage
2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

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.

Features may include:

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)
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
DECKCOCKPIT
  • 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)
  • Motorwell drains
  • Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
  • Self-bailing cockpit sole
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
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
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

Dimensions

Overall Length With platforms: 29' 1" (8.86 m)
Beam 9’ 6” (2.74 m)
Draft 21” (0.53 m)
Transom Height 25” (0.64 m)
Dead Rise At Transom: 21°
Bridge Clearance With hardtop: 8’ 5” (2.57 m) | With hardtop and radar: 9’ 1” (2.77 m)
Dimensions Package boat specs (on trailer, engine up): 26’ 10” X 9’ 0” X 9’ 2”

Capacities

Seating Capacity 12 Persons
Fuel Capacity 180 gallons (681.3 L)
Weight, Maximum Capacity 3,911 lbs (1,774 kg) | Swamped: 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | Engine: 1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Rear Livewell Capacity 19 gallons (71.9 L)
Fresh Water Capacity 20 gallons (76 L)
Black Water Capacity 6 gallons (23 L)

Weights

Dry Weight No engine: 6,940 lbs (3,148 kg)
Weight With engine, fuel and water: 9,610 lbs (4,359 kg)

Engine

Engine Power Maximum: 800 HP (596 kW)
Minimum Engine Power 500 HP (373 kW)

Features

Features European Certification: B

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