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Colors

Gelcoat Hull Side Colors

(with white hull bottom)

Glacier Green

$2,146

Classic Desert Tan

$2,146

Light Blue

$2,146

Platinum

$2,146

Gelcoat Full Hull Colors

White

$0

Graphic Colors

Red Graphics

$0

Black Graphics

$0

White Graphics

$0

Silver Graphics

$0

Blue Graphics

$0

Chrome Graphics

$0

Frame Color

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  1. Frame White

    $0

    Colored Frame (Must select Color) Frame White

  2. Frame Black

    $0

    Colored Frame (Must select Color) Frame Black
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Tops & Towers

Tops & Towers

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  1. Hardtop Storage Box

    Hardtop Storage Box (Not compatible with hardtop delete) Hardtop Storage Box

Hardtop Underside Color

Hardtop underside color matches hull color
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White

$0

Platinum

$886

Glacier Green

$886

Classic Desert Tan

$886

Light Blue

$886

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Engine(s)

Single Engine

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  1. 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine

    $0

    with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine

  2. 400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine

    $2,334

    with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator 400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine

Dual Engines

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  1. 200 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes

    $9,618

      200 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 200 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes

  2. 200 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes

    $13,955

    200 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 200 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes

  3. 225 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes

    $15,469

    225 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 225 V6 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStrokes

  4. 225 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes

    $19,837

    225 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 225 V6 DTS White Dual Mercury FourStrokes

  5. 250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verados

    $30,190

    250 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verados

  6. 250 V8 DTS White Mercury Verados

    $34,558

    250 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 250 V8 DTS White Mercury Verados

  7. 300 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados

    $36,000

    300 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 300 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados

  8. 300 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados

    $40,336

    300 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators 300 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados

  9. 250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

    $61,395

    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 Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

  10. 250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

    $65,763

    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) 250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

  11. 300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

    $66,978

    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 Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

  12. 300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting

    $71,314

    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) 300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with Joystick Piloting
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Seating

Helm Seating

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  1. Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating

    $0

  2. Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell

    $1,558

    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 Livewell

  3. Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage

    $1,895

    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 Storage

  4. Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro

    $835

    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) Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro
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Options

  1. Anchor package

    $5,362

    (includes: anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system and stainless-steel anchor) Anchor package Anchor package

  2. Bow package

    $4,033

    (includes: forward casting platform with dedicated storage (must select bow table), and bow cushion (filler) (requires forward casting platform) Bow package Bow package Bow package

Railings and Rub Rails

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  1. Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert

    $3,037

  2. Split Bow Rail

    $1,181

    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) Split Bow Rail

  3. White rub-rail with stainless steel insert

    $1,912

Entertaining Features

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  1. Cockpit table

    $1,819

    Cockpit table with dedicated storage under aft bench seat Cockpit table

Fishing Features

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  1. Trolling Motor 36V with Charger

    $8,455

    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. Trolling Motor 36V with Charger

  2. Jack plate, single engine

    $5,916

    JACKPLATE, single engine (not compatible with dual engine selections) Atlas 10 offset heavy duty jackplate and Control at console

  3. Power Pole 10' White

    $4,941

    Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' White Power Pole 10' White

  4. Power Pole 10' Black

    $4,941

    Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' Black Power Pole 10' Black

  5. Trolling motor panel

    $1,746

    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 Trolling motor panel

  6. Radial Outriggers

    $4,134

    Radial Outriggers (hardtop mounted) (not compatible with Electric Cockpit sunshade, or Hardtop delete) Radial Outriggers

  7. Raw Water Washdown

    $873

Notable Options & Accessories

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  1. Cockpit refrigerator

    $3,082

    Cockpit refrigerator (must select Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage or Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell)

  2. Glovebox

    $487

    Glovebox (Not compatible with Deluxe Helm Electronics Package 16 display) Glovebox

  3. Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/ Vent

    $6,804

    Full Height Sideglass and Windshield with Vent Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/ Vent

  4. Battery Package - Single Engine

    $1,033

    Factory Installed Battery Package for Single Engine

  5. Battery Package - Dual Engine

    $2,006

    Factory Installed Battery Package for Dual Engines

  6. Vacu-Flush toilet

    $3,272

    Vacu-Flush toilet with holding tank, overboard discharge, and dockside pump-out 6.5 gallon capacity Vacu-Flush toilet

  7. Bow Tow eye

    $2,900

  8. Aluminum trailer

    $20,395

    Aluminum Trailer with Disc Brakes, Dual torsion axle, Guide on stanchions, LED lights, Radial tires and Spare tire

  9. Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer

    $44,982

    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. Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer

  10. Underwater Lighting

    $3,907

    Underwater LED lights (2) Underwater Lighting

  11. Battery Charging System

    $1,118

  12. Beach Boarding Ladder

    $967

    Beach Boarding Ladder (Concealed)

  13. Swim Patio

    $24,962

    Swim Patio - Port Side Fold Down Hull Side with Attachable dive ladder Swim Patio

  14. Transduce 1kw thru hull

    $3,182

    1000W thru hull transducer (SS175 med) and SonarHub" module Transduce 1kw thru hull
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Electronics

  1. NAV PKG, SIMRAD 12" NSX ADDT'L DISP

    $5,264

    12 Simrad NSX Additional Display Electronics Package - Simrad NSX 12 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder) NAV PKG, SIMRAD 12" NSX ADDT'L DISP NAV PKG, SIMRAD 12" NSX ADDT'L DISP

  2. Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO

    $5,660

    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 Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO

  3. NAV PKG, DELUXE ELECTRONICS SIMRAD SINGLE

    $13,962

    DELUXE ELECTRONICS SIMRAD PACKAGE 16 DISPLAY (Combines electronics options with acrylic dash and switch panels for integrated look and functionality) Simrad NSO evo3S 16 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder) (Replaces standard 12 display) Custom black acrylic dash areas, Integrated Mercury VesselView Link (Replaces Mercury SmartCraft Connect) Stereo system with Premium Audio and Glovebox

Electronics

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  1. CMAP Chart Card - Asia

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Chart Card - Asia

  2. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia

  3. RADAR, SIMRAD DOME HALO24

    $4,639

    Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 High Definition Digital Dome RADAR, SIMRAD DOME HALO24

  4. SATELLITE WEATHER AND RADIO

    $926

    Satellite radio Siriusâ satellite receiver with antenna Simrad Sirius? marine weather receiver SATELLITE WEATHER AND RADIO

  5. VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)

    $1,234

    Simrad RS20S VHF Radio VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)

  6. JL Audio Stereo with Inegration into Simrad Navigation Package

    $5,731

    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 JL Audio Stereo with Inegration into Simrad Navigation Package

  7. First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine

    $1,384

    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 Single Engine

  8. First Mate Safety & Security System Dual Engine

    $1,400

    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 System Dual Engine

  9. First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit

    $691

    First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOBs for additional passengers (Qty 4) First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit

  10. Satellite Radio

    $371

    Satellite Radio (Sirius satellite receiver with antenna) (must order stereo option) Satellite Radio

  11. Premium Audio Package

    $2,053

    Premium Audio Package - JL Audio 8 Subwoofer (2) with 400W amplifier Premium Audio Package

  12. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

  13. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Central/West Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Central/West Europe

  14. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - North/Central Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - North/Central Europe

  15. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Southern Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Southern Europe

  16. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

  17. CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSO Displays) CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

  18. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

  19. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe

  20. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe

  21. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe

  22. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

  23. CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

    $232

    (Only compatible with NSX Displays) CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
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Canvas

  1. SUNSHADE

    $4,265

    Electric Cockpit Sunshade (deletes hardtop frame rod holders) (not compatible with radial outriggers, or Hardtop delete) SUNSHADE

  2. Sunshade at bow

    $2,185

    Sunshade at Bow (Not compatible with Hardtop Delete, Trolling Motor 36V with Charger, or Trolling Motor Panel) Sunshade at bow

  1. Combination helm seat / console cover

    $991

    Combination helm seat / console cover Combination helm seat / console cover

  2. Console Lounge Seat Cover

    $1,137

    Console Lounge Seat with backrest cover (black or blue) Console Lounge Seat Cover

  3. Black

    $0

    Canvas Color Selection

  4. Blue

    $0

    Canvas Color Selection
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DETAILS

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.

Optional equipment may be shown or pre-selected. Some configurations, options, accessories, and/or colors may not be shown. Some images may depict optional equipment. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability of all accessories, options and equipment with an authorized Boston Whaler dealer prior to purchase. *Dealer alone sets the final purchase price. All prices reflect suggested retail price in US dollars including freight and apply to the US only. International freight is not included. International customers must contact their local dealer to obtain accurate pricing and tariff charges. Pricing does not include taxes or registration fees. Dealer installed options may require additional freight and installation charges.

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SPECS
Capacity
  • Persons Capacity
    12
  • Fuel Capacity
    160 gallons
  • Maximum Weight Capacity
    3,736 lb
  • Swamped Capacity
    5,000 lbs
  • Water Capacity
    18 gallons
Dimensions
  • L.O.A
    27' 9"
  • Beam
    9'
  • Bridge Clearance (no top)
    6' 7"
  • Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
    8' 4"
  • Draft
    18"
  • Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
    9'
  • Livewell Volume
    19.5 Gal
  • Transom Height
    30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
    35'
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
    37'
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
    11' 5"
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
  • L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
    27' 9"
  • L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
    27' 9"
Engines
  • Maximum Horsepower
    600 HP
  • Maximum Engine Weight
    1,400 lbs
  • Minimum HP
    400 HP
Weight
  • Weight (dry, no engine)
    5,495 lbs
  • Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
    7,410 lbs
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280 Dauntless
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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.
SPECS
Capacity
  • Persons Capacity
    12
  • Fuel Capacity
    160 gallons
  • Maximum Weight Capacity
    3,736 lb
  • Swamped Capacity
    5,000 lbs
  • Water Capacity
    18 gallons
Dimensions
  • L.O.A
    27' 9"
  • Beam
    9'
  • Bridge Clearance (no top)
    6' 7"
  • Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
    8' 4"
  • Draft
    18"
  • Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
    9'
  • Livewell Volume
    19.5 Gal
  • Transom Height
    30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
    35'
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
    37'
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
    11' 5"
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
  • L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
    27' 9"
  • L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
    27' 9"
Engines
  • Maximum Horsepower
    600 HP
  • Maximum Engine Weight
    1,400 lbs
  • Minimum HP
    400 HP
Weight
  • Weight (dry, no engine)
    5,495 lbs
  • Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
    7,410 lbs
Total MSRP* (Model Year 2025)
Price As Configured
$242677.0
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