Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
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XPresented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine- Eastport Office
United States
| Make | Boston Whaler |
|---|---|
| Model | 280 Vantage |
| Year | 2026 |
| Condition | New |
| Price | Request Price |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Dual Console |
| Length | 8.53 m |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Hampton Bays, New York, United States |
| LOA | 8.86 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.59 m |
| Min. Draft | 0.53 m |
| Deadrise at Transom | 21° |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 2.57 m |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | V8 CXL (AMS) 4-Stroke JPO |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | V8 CXL (AMS) 4-Stroke JPO |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 12 |
| Fuel Tanks | 180 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 20 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 6 gal |
| Hull Shape | Modified Vee |
| Hull Warranty | 10 years |
Description
2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage- On Order
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.
POWERED BY: White Joystick Piloting 300hp CXL V8 (AMS) 4-Stroke dual Mercury engines
Installed & Tested w/Smartcraft Deluxe Gauge Package, SS Propeller, Four Battery Trays, LED Navigation Lights, Electric Horn, Automatic Bilge Pump, Recessed Electric Trim Tabs w/Indicators, Fuel/Water Separator, Hydraulic Tilt Steering, &Vessel View Mobile.
*Joystick Engines include Joystick Electronic Steering, Skyhook/Autopilot Keypad and Functionality
NOTABLE STANDARD FEATURES:
-12” Simrad NSX Electronics/Nav 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.
OPTIONAL FEATURES INCLUDED:
-Abaco Blue Gelcoat Hull & Underside of Hardtop
-Chrome Graphics, Black Canvas
-White Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
-Beach Boarding Ladder
-Anchor Package
-Bow Sunshade
-Fiberglass Hardtop w/Speakers
-Vaccuflush Head w/Pumpout and OB Discharge
-Corian Countertop – at Utility Center
-Cockpit Table
-Cockpit Refrigerator
-Spotlight
-Shorepower
-Fishing Package: 19 Gallon Transom Livewell w/Light, Rawwater Washdown, SS Tow Rails w/Under Gunnell Storage
Shelf & Lockable Rod Storage in Starboard Side Console
-Weather Curtain Set
-Air Compressor System
-Glovebox
-Stereo
-VHF Radio
-Vessel View Display
-Cockpit Cover: Bow & Cockpit
SPECS- LOA: 29'1" BEAM:9'6" DRAFT:21" WEIGHT (with engine/fuel/water):9,610 lbs FUEL: 180 gallons PERSONS: 12
PERFORMANCE- 57.8 mph@ 6000 RPM / 0-30 mph in 6.4 seconds / 4.3 seconds to plane
Hampton Watercraft & Marine is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are annually awarded the highest customer satisfaction in both sales and service by our boat and engine manufacturers which include Boston Whaler, Tiara Yachts, & Mercury outboards. Our commitment to excellence combined with our world class facilities and employees enable us to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through the entire sales process this includes your purchase, delivery, and the service of your vessel long after the sale.
Standard Equipment
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
Deck/Cockpit
- 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
Cockpit Utility Center
- 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 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)
- Recessed storage / cup holder compartment
- Welded stainless steel forward side rails
- USB charging receptacle (dual)
Console
- 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)
Head
- 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
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
Storage
- 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
Mechanical
- 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
Fiberglass Hardtop
- 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)
Vessel View Mobile
- Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
- Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
- Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Engine Notes
Additional Mercury options available.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine- Eastport Office
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine- Eastport Office
United States
