2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

2025 Boston Whaler 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.

Features may include:

• 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)

• 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

• Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)

• Dome light (red and white)

• LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)

• Lifejacket storage

• Watersports tow point

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• Bluetooth® connection via VesselView® mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)

• Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android® or Apple® iPhone®)