Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage, 2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

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.

Features may include:

• 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