The 2023 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is the perfect blend of luxury, versatility, and legendary Whaler reliability. Designed to excel as a family cruiser, watersports platform, and capable offshore fishing boat, the 280 Vantage offers an exceptionally smooth, dry ride thanks to Boston Whaler's renowned unsinkable hull construction. Twin Mercury outboards deliver confident performance and effortless handling, while the spacious cockpit and thoughtful layout make every day on the water comfortable and enjoyable.
A convertible dual-console design provides seating for family and friends throughout the boat, including an innovative portside companion lounge that transforms into multiple seating configurations. The integrated hardtop offers excellent protection from the elements, while the enclosed head compartment, well-appointed galley, and comfortable bow seating ensure you'll enjoy extended days on the water. Whether you're entertaining at anchor, towing skiers, cruising the coastline, or heading offshore in search of your next catch, the 2023 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is built to do it all with confidence, comfort, and unmistakable Whaler quality.
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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
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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
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 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)
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)
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
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
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
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)