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.
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280 DAUNTLESS FEATURES
- Seamlessly integrated Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control
- Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.
- Spacious forward lounge conceals a large storage garage, designed to provide easier access to dive tanks, buckets, and fishing rods.
- Ample rod storage, a standard transom livewell, and pump-out forward fishbox provide outstanding fishability.
- Digital Switching Technology lets you control lighting and electronics remotely for better battery life.
- Offering a comprehensive pre-rig trolling motor panel option as well as a fully installed 36V MotorGuide XI-5 trolling motor option providing anglers with a customizable configuration
- Power Pole options, allowing boaters to enhance stability and control during fishing maneuvers; while ensuring seamless integration with the vessel's design for effortless deployment and retrieval
- Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
- Engine and piloting packages ranging from 400 horsepower single engines to multiple dual-controlled options including Joystick Piloting
- Entertainment enhancements through an improved stereo system and colored RGB lighting take your journey from fearless to fun in no time flat
- Large swim platforms with an optional fold-out patio give you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between
- Digital Switching Technology lets you intuitively control lighting and electronics
- Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.
- An optional full tempered-glass windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper wash for visibility in all conditions
Capacity
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons (606 L)
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons (68 L)
Water Capacity
Dimensions
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A
9' (2.74m)
Beam
6' 7" (2.00m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4" (2.54m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18" (0.46m)
Draft
9' (2.74m)
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
(10.67m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37' (11.28M)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
(3.48m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
Engines
600 HP (447 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP (400 HP)
Minimum HP
Weight
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons (606 L)
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons (68 L)
Water Capacity
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A
9' (2.74m)
Beam
6' 7" (2.00m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4" (2.54m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18" (0.46m)
Draft
9' (2.74m)
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
(10.67m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37' (11.28M)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
(3.48m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9" (8.46m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
600 HP (447 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP (400 HP)
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
Standard features & Options
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
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating: Port and starboard armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers, grab rail, electric actuation converts helm seating into aft facing couch with leaning post for captain
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
Insulated bow storage lockers, P&S, with overboard drains and stainless-steel gas shocks
Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear, and optional dive tank racks (includes: garage storage organizer for easy access to smaller gear)
Storage under aft seat
Storage drawers in leaning post
Bluetooth® connection via VesselView® mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android® or Apple® iPhone®)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Geen Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
White Gelcoat Hull
Graphic Colors
Red Graphics
Red Graphics
Red BW Logo and Model Designator
Black Graphics
Black Graphics
Black BW Logo and Model Designator
White Graphics
White Graphics
White BW Logo and Model Designator
Silver Graphics
Silver Graphics
Silver BW Logo and Model Designator
Blue Graphics
Blue Graphics
Blue BW Logo and Model Designator
Chrome Graphics
Chrome Graphics
Chrome BW Logo and Model Designator
Frame Color
Frame White
Frame White
Colored Frame (Must select Color)
Frame Black
Frame Black
Colored Frame (Must select Color)
Tops & Towers
Hardtop Storage Box
Hardtop Storage Box (Not compatible with hardtop delete)
Hardtop Underside Color
White
White
White Hardtop Underside Color
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Hardtop Underside Color
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Green Hardtop Underside Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Hardtop Underside Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Hardtop Underside Color
Single Engine
400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
Dual Engines
200 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes
200 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
200 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes
200 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
225 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes
225 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
225 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes
225 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verados
250 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 V8 DTS White Mercury Verados
250 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
300 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados
300 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
300 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados
300 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
Helm Seating
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating
Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell
Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Grab rails - stainless steel, Livewell 30 gallon Insulated with blue interior, light, and flush mounted clear acrylic lid, Sink with freshwater faucet and Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option)
Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage
Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2) Rod holders (2) Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option) and Port side storage drawers (3)
Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro
Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Port side storage drawers (3) and Starboard side storage pocket (must select Seakeeper)
Packages
Anchor package
(includes: anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system and stainless-steel anchor)
Bow package
(includes: forward casting platform with dedicated storage (must select bow table), and bow cushion (filler) (requires forward casting platform)
Railings and Rub Rails
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Split Bow Rail
Split Bow Rail Includes high aft rails, deletes low profile bow rail. (High aft rails not compatible with swim Patio. When selected together boat will retain low starboard aft rail and no port aft rail in patio location) (not compatible with Trolling Motor Panel or Trolling Motor with Charger)
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Entertaining Features
Cockpit table
Cockpit table with dedicated storage under aft bench seat
Fishing Features
Trolling Motor 36V with Charger
Trolling Motor 36V with Charger (not compatible with dive tank holders, Gyroscopic Stabilizer, Bow shade, or split bow rail options) Battery trays for trolling motor batteries (3) Motorguide XI-5 trolling motor with GPS, Trolling motor panel with wiring, Battery charger and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf.
Power Pole 10' White
Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' White
Power Pole 10' Black
Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' Black
Trolling motor panel
Trolling motor panel (not compatible with dive tank holders, GYROSCOPIC STABILIZER, Bow shade, or split bow rail options) Battery trays for trolling motor batteries (3) Trolling motor panel with wiring and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf
Radial Outriggers
Radial Outriggers (hardtop mounted) (not compatible with Electric Cockpit sunshade, or Hardtop delete)
Raw Water Washdown
Raw Water Washdown
Notable Options & Accessories
Glovebox
Glovebox (Not compatible with Deluxe Helm Electronics Package 16 display)
Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/ Vent
Full Height Sideglass and Windshield with Vent
Vacu-Flush toilet
Vacu-Flush toilet with holding tank, overboard discharge, and dockside pump-out 6.5 gallon capacity
Bow Tow eye
Bow Tow eye
Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer
Gyroscopic stabilizer (seaKeeper) (not compatible with dive tank holders, TROLLING MOTOR 36V WITH CHARGER, TROLLING MOTOR PANEL or single engine selections, must select dual engines) (Must select leaning post with gyro)1000 n-m-s gyro, Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, Battery charging system, Charges from shore power or engine power, HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf.
Underwater Lighting
Underwater LED lights (2)
Battery Charging System
Swim Patio
Swim Patio - Port Side Fold Down Hull Side with Attachable dive ladder
Transduce 1kw thru hull
1000W thru hull transducer (SS175 med) and SonarHub" module
Navigation
NAV PKG, SIMRAD 12" NSX ADDT'L DISP
12 Simrad NSX Additional Display Electronics Package - Simrad NSX 12 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO
Simrad NSO evo3S 16” screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury VesselView Link , GS25 GPS Antenna 15 N2K with Heading Sensor
Electronics
CMAP Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
RADAR, SIMRAD DOME HALO24
Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 High Definition Digital Dome
SATELLITE WEATHER AND RADIO
Satellite radio Siriusâ satellite receiver with antenna Simrad Sirius? marine weather receiver
VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)
Simrad RS20S VHF Radio
JL Audio Stereo with Inegration into Simrad Navigation Package
Stereo (JL Audio integration into Simrad Navigation Package) JL Audio MM105-HR stereo with Dash mounted remote volume/mute knob, AM/FM/HD Radio, USB audio, and Sirius XMTM ready, Iphone/Android compatible via integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and JL waterproof speakers (6) and 600W Amplifier
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
First Mate Safety & Security Sys Single Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Dual Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
First Mate Safety & Security System Dual Engine
First Mate Safety & Security Sys Dual Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Single Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit
First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOBs for additional passengers (Qty 4)
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio (Sirius satellite receiver with antenna) (must order stereo option)
Premium Audio Package
Premium Audio Package - JL Audio 8 Subwoofer (2) with 400W amplifier
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
Sunshades
SUNSHADE
Electric Cockpit Sunshade (deletes hardtop frame rod holders) (not compatible with radial outriggers, or Hardtop delete)
Sunshade at bow
Sunshade at Bow (Not compatible with Hardtop Delete, Trolling Motor 36V with Charger, or Trolling Motor Panel)
Standard Features
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
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating: Port and starboard armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers, grab rail, electric actuation converts helm seating into aft facing couch with leaning post for captain
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
Insulated bow storage lockers, P&S, with overboard drains and stainless-steel gas shocks
Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear, and optional dive tank racks (includes: garage storage organizer for easy access to smaller gear)
Storage under aft seat
Storage drawers in leaning post
Bluetooth® connection via VesselView® mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android® or Apple® iPhone®)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Options
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Geen Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
White Gelcoat Hull
Graphic Colors
Red Graphics
Red Graphics
Red BW Logo and Model Designator
Black Graphics
Black Graphics
Black BW Logo and Model Designator
White Graphics
White Graphics
White BW Logo and Model Designator
Silver Graphics
Silver Graphics
Silver BW Logo and Model Designator
Blue Graphics
Blue Graphics
Blue BW Logo and Model Designator
Chrome Graphics
Chrome Graphics
Chrome BW Logo and Model Designator
Frame Color
Frame White
Frame White
Colored Frame (Must select Color)
Frame Black
Frame Black
Colored Frame (Must select Color)
Tops & Towers
Hardtop Storage Box
Hardtop Storage Box (Not compatible with hardtop delete)
Hardtop Underside Color
White
White
White Hardtop Underside Color
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Hardtop Underside Color
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Green Hardtop Underside Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Hardtop Underside Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Hardtop Underside Color
Single Engine
400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
Dual Engines
200 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes
200 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
200 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes
200 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
225 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes
225 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
225 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes
225 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verados
250 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 V8 DTS White Mercury Verados
250 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
300 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados
300 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
300 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados
300 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
Helm Seating
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating
Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating
Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell
Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Grab rails - stainless steel, Livewell 30 gallon Insulated with blue interior, light, and flush mounted clear acrylic lid, Sink with freshwater faucet and Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option)
Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage
Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2) Rod holders (2) Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option) and Port side storage drawers (3)
Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro
Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Port side storage drawers (3) and Starboard side storage pocket (must select Seakeeper)
Packages
Anchor package
(includes: anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system and stainless-steel anchor)
Bow package
(includes: forward casting platform with dedicated storage (must select bow table), and bow cushion (filler) (requires forward casting platform)
Railings and Rub Rails
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Split Bow Rail
Split Bow Rail Includes high aft rails, deletes low profile bow rail. (High aft rails not compatible with swim Patio. When selected together boat will retain low starboard aft rail and no port aft rail in patio location) (not compatible with Trolling Motor Panel or Trolling Motor with Charger)
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Entertaining Features
Cockpit table
Cockpit table with dedicated storage under aft bench seat
Fishing Features
Trolling Motor 36V with Charger
Trolling Motor 36V with Charger (not compatible with dive tank holders, Gyroscopic Stabilizer, Bow shade, or split bow rail options) Battery trays for trolling motor batteries (3) Motorguide XI-5 trolling motor with GPS, Trolling motor panel with wiring, Battery charger and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf.
Power Pole 10' White
Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' White
Power Pole 10' Black
Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' Black
Trolling motor panel
Trolling motor panel (not compatible with dive tank holders, GYROSCOPIC STABILIZER, Bow shade, or split bow rail options) Battery trays for trolling motor batteries (3) Trolling motor panel with wiring and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf
Radial Outriggers
Radial Outriggers (hardtop mounted) (not compatible with Electric Cockpit sunshade, or Hardtop delete)
Raw Water Washdown
Raw Water Washdown
Notable Options & Accessories
Glovebox
Glovebox (Not compatible with Deluxe Helm Electronics Package 16 display)
Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/ Vent
Full Height Sideglass and Windshield with Vent
Vacu-Flush toilet
Vacu-Flush toilet with holding tank, overboard discharge, and dockside pump-out 6.5 gallon capacity
Bow Tow eye
Bow Tow eye
Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer
Gyroscopic stabilizer (seaKeeper) (not compatible with dive tank holders, TROLLING MOTOR 36V WITH CHARGER, TROLLING MOTOR PANEL or single engine selections, must select dual engines) (Must select leaning post with gyro)1000 n-m-s gyro, Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, Battery charging system, Charges from shore power or engine power, HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf.
Underwater Lighting
Underwater LED lights (2)
Battery Charging System
Swim Patio
Swim Patio - Port Side Fold Down Hull Side with Attachable dive ladder
Transduce 1kw thru hull
1000W thru hull transducer (SS175 med) and SonarHub" module
Navigation
NAV PKG, SIMRAD 12" NSX ADDT'L DISP
12 Simrad NSX Additional Display Electronics Package - Simrad NSX 12 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO
Simrad NSO evo3S 16” screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury VesselView Link , GS25 GPS Antenna 15 N2K with Heading Sensor
Electronics
CMAP Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
RADAR, SIMRAD DOME HALO24
Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 High Definition Digital Dome
SATELLITE WEATHER AND RADIO
Satellite radio Siriusâ satellite receiver with antenna Simrad Sirius? marine weather receiver
VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)
Simrad RS20S VHF Radio
JL Audio Stereo with Inegration into Simrad Navigation Package
Stereo (JL Audio integration into Simrad Navigation Package) JL Audio MM105-HR stereo with Dash mounted remote volume/mute knob, AM/FM/HD Radio, USB audio, and Sirius XMTM ready, Iphone/Android compatible via integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and JL waterproof speakers (6) and 600W Amplifier
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
First Mate Safety & Security Sys Single Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Dual Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
First Mate Safety & Security System Dual Engine
First Mate Safety & Security Sys Dual Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Single Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit
First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOBs for additional passengers (Qty 4)
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio (Sirius satellite receiver with antenna) (must order stereo option)
Premium Audio Package
Premium Audio Package - JL Audio 8 Subwoofer (2) with 400W amplifier
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
Sunshades
SUNSHADE
Electric Cockpit Sunshade (deletes hardtop frame rod holders) (not compatible with radial outriggers, or Hardtop delete)
Sunshade at bow
Sunshade at Bow (Not compatible with Hardtop Delete, Trolling Motor 36V with Charger, or Trolling Motor Panel)
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0687G122
Engine: Mercury® Twin 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 18p Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post, Dive Patio, Gyro, Hardtop, Power Pole Port, Windlass Radar, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade
Test Date: 18-January-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,150 lbs
Fuel: 80 gal.
Water: 10 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 410 lbs
Test Weight: 9,151 lbs
Water Conditions: 68° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0687G122
Engine: Mercury Twin 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post, Dive Patio, Gyro, Hardtop, Power Pole Port, Windlass, Radar, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade
Test Date: 18-November-2021
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,150 lbs
Fuel: 68 gallons
Water: 10 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 365 lbs
Test Weight: 9,042 lbs
Water Conditions: 65° F
Weather Conditions: 76° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE1089K223
Engine: Mercury® 400 V10 Verado®
Horsepower: 400
Gear Ratio: 2.08 : 1
Prop: 20P Revolution X
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Stainless Steel Anchor, Anchor Windlass, Bow Table, Swim Patio, Cockpit Table, Casting Platform, Sunshade, Hardtop Storage Box, Trolling Motor, Battery PKG, Deluex Nav PKG, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 06-Feb-2023
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,471 lbs
Fuel: 84 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 343 lbs
Test Weight: 7,353 lbs
Water Conditions: 72° F
Weather Conditions: 66° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0533H223
Engine: Mercury® Twin 200 V6 CMS
Horsepower: 400
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19p Rev 4
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Dive Patio, Hardtop, Full Side Glass, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 25-October-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,698 lbs
Fuel: 80 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 360 lbs
Test Weight: 7,575 lbs
Water Conditions: 75° F
Weather Conditions: 76° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0533H223
Engine: Mercury Twin 225 V6 CMS
Horsepower: 450
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 16p Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Dive Patio, Hardtop, Full Side Glass, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 26-October-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,698 lbs
Fuel: 80 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 360 lbs
Test Weight: 7,575 lbs
Water Conditions: 75° F
Weather Conditions: 65° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0687G122
Engine: Mercury® Twin 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 18p Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post, Dive Patio, Gyro, Hardtop, Power Pole Port, Windlass Radar, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade
Test Date: 18-January-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,150 lbs
Fuel: 80 gal.
Water: 10 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 410 lbs
Test Weight: 9,151 lbs
Water Conditions: 68° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0687G122
Engine: Mercury Twin 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post, Dive Patio, Gyro, Hardtop, Power Pole Port, Windlass, Radar, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade
Test Date: 18-November-2021
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,150 lbs
Fuel: 68 gallons
Water: 10 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 365 lbs
Test Weight: 9,042 lbs
Water Conditions: 65° F
Weather Conditions: 76° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE1089K223
Engine: Mercury® 400 V10 Verado®
Horsepower: 400
Gear Ratio: 2.08 : 1
Prop: 20P Revolution X
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Stainless Steel Anchor, Anchor Windlass, Bow Table, Swim Patio, Cockpit Table, Casting Platform, Sunshade, Hardtop Storage Box, Trolling Motor, Battery PKG, Deluex Nav PKG, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 06-Feb-2023
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,471 lbs
Fuel: 84 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 343 lbs
Test Weight: 7,353 lbs
Water Conditions: 72° F
Weather Conditions: 66° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0533H223
Engine: Mercury® Twin 200 V6 CMS
Horsepower: 400
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19p Rev 4
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Dive Patio, Hardtop, Full Side Glass, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 25-October-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,698 lbs
Fuel: 80 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 360 lbs
Test Weight: 7,575 lbs
Water Conditions: 75° F
Weather Conditions: 76° F
Model: 280 Dauntless
Hull #: USBWCE0533H223
Engine: Mercury Twin 225 V6 CMS
Horsepower: 450
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 16p Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons
Notable Options: Dive Patio, Hardtop, Full Side Glass, Premium Audio, Bow Sunshade, Underwater Lighting
Test Date: 26-October-2022
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 6,698 lbs
Fuel: 80 gallons
Water: 0 gallons
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 360 lbs
Test Weight: 7,575 lbs
Water Conditions: 75° F
Weather Conditions: 65° F
