The 280 Vantage combines offshore prowess with bowrider comfort in a 28-foot dual console boat that’s destined to put a smile on your face. Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull and classic lines make it a timeless craft built on a foundation of safety and performance, and a host of practical options let you configure it to be the custom boat of your dreams. The 280 Vantage is a multi-talented performer for every way you and your family like to enjoy the water, from exploring the islands to offshore fishing to endless watersports thrills.
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180 gallons (681.3 L)
19 gallons (71.9 L)
3,911 (1,774 kg)
4,000 (1,814 kg)
6 gallons (23 L)
20 gallons (76 L)
27'9 (8.45 m)
9'6 (2.74 m)
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
21" (.53 m)
25” (0.64 m)
600 HP (597 kW)
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
500 (373 kW)
9,610 (4,359 kg)
6,940 (3,148)
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180 gallons (681.3 L)
19 gallons (71.9 L)
3,911 (1,774 kg)
4,000 (1,814 kg)
6 gallons (23 L)
20 gallons (76 L)
27'9 (8.45 m)
9'6 (2.74 m)
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
21" (.53 m)
25” (0.64 m)
600 HP (597 kW)
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
500 (373 kW)
9,610 (4,359 kg)
6,940 (3,148)
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
USB charging receptacle (dual)
Welded stainless steel forward side rails
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)
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
Storage bucket
Tempered bonded glass windshield
Trash door
Windshield wiper (starboard)
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)
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
8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
28" interior freeboard
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
Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
Storage inboard with material keeper
Storage locker
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
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
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
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
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
Head storage compartment
Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)
Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Platinum
White
Horizon Blue
Tectonic Silver
Jadestone
Steel Blue
Platinum
Sand Metallic
Fighting Lady Yellow
Ice Blue
Wasabi
Abaco Blue
Oyster Gray
Red graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Standard Exterior Upholstery Package
Premium Exterior Upholstery Package
White Frame
Black Frame
White
Abaco Blue
Platinum
Horizon Blue
Steel Blue
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert
Table -cockpit table with dedicated storage
Gray water system
Glovebox (port console)
Air compressor system
Autopilot Simard NAC-2
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
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
USB charging receptacle (dual)
Welded stainless steel forward side rails
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)
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
Storage bucket
Tempered bonded glass windshield
Trash door
Windshield wiper (starboard)
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)
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
8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
28" interior freeboard
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
Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
Storage inboard with material keeper
Storage locker
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
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
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
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
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
Head storage compartment
Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)
Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Platinum
White
Horizon Blue
Tectonic Silver
Jadestone
Steel Blue
Platinum
Sand Metallic
Fighting Lady Yellow
Ice Blue
Wasabi
Abaco Blue
Oyster Gray
Red graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Standard Exterior Upholstery Package
Premium Exterior Upholstery Package
White Frame
Black Frame
White
Abaco Blue
Platinum
Horizon Blue
Steel Blue
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert
Table -cockpit table with dedicated storage
Gray water system
Glovebox (port console)
Air compressor system
Autopilot Simard NAC-2
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 80° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 80° F