2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

2025 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)

• Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)

• Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)

• Sink with freshwater faucet

• Stainless steel grab rail

• 12V receptacle

• Access panel to electronics

• Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip

• Compass

• Courtesy light

• Dash visor

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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