280 Dauntless
Starting at $234500.0 MSRP i
The all-new 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, our newest model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters tailor the 280 Dauntless to fit their needs perfectly.
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280 DAUNTLESS FEATURES
- Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
- Engine and piloting packages ranging from high-horsepower single engines to joystick-controlled options
- Entertainment enhancements through an improved stereo system and colored RGB lighting take your journey from fearless to fun in no time flat
- Large swim platforms with an optional fold-out patio gives you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between
- Digital Switching Technology lets you intuitivley control lighting and electronics
- Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.
- An optional full tempered-glass windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper-wash for visibility in all conditions
- Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.
- Spacious forward lounge conceals a large storage garage, designed to provide easier access to dive tanks, buckets and fishing rods.
- Ample rod storage, a standard transom livewell and pump-out forward fishbox provide outstanding fishability.
- Digital Switching Technology lets you control lighting and electronics remotely for better battery life.
Capacity
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons (606 L)
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons (68 L)
Water Capacity
Dimensions
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
9' (2.74m)
Beam
6' 7" (2.00m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4" (2.54m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18" (0.46m)
Draft
9' (2.74m)
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
(10.67m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
(11.28M)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
(3.48m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
Engines
600 HP (447 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP (400 HP)
Minimum HP
Weight
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons (606 L)
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons (68 L)
Water Capacity
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
9' (2.74m)
Beam
6' 7" (2.00m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4" (2.54m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18" (0.46m)
Draft
9' (2.74m)
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
(10.67m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
(11.28M)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
(3.48m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
600 HP (447 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP (400 HP)
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
Standard features & Options
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)
Interior LED light
Wireless phone charger
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
Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Starboard transom walkthrough
Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)
Dome light (red and white)
LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)
Lifejacket storage
Watersports tow point
Rod holders (4)
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
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
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
Forward console lounge with armrests
Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
Stern bench seat with folding backrest
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)
Storage under aft seat
Storage drawers in leaning post
Bluetooth® connection via VesselView® mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android® or Apple® iPhone®)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Geen Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Gelcoat Hull Side Color
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
Graphic Colors
Red Graphics
Red Graphics
Red BW Logo and Model Designator
Black Graphics
Black Graphics
Black BW Logo and Model Designator
White Graphics
White Graphics
White BW Logo and Model Designator
Silver Graphics
Silver Graphics
Silver BW Logo and Model Designator
Blue Graphics
Blue Graphics
Blue BW Logo and Model Designator
Chrome Graphics
Chrome Graphics
Chrome BW Logo and Model Designator
Frame Color
Frame White
Frame Black
Hardtop Underside Color
White
Platinum
Platinum
Platinum Hardtop Underside Color
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Glacier Green Hardtop Underside Color
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan Hardtop Underside Color
Light Blue
Light Blue
Light Blue Hardtop Underside Color
Dual Engines
Packages
Anchor package
(includes: anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system and stainless-steel anchor)
Bow package
(includes: foldable dive tank holders (4), not compatible with trolling motor, trolling motor pre-rig, or gyro stabilizer, forward casting platform with dedicated storage (must select bow table), and bow cushion (filler) (requires forward casting platform)
Railings and Rub Rails
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Fishing Features
Raw Water Washdown
Notable Options & Accessories
Bow Tow eye
Battery Charging System
Navigation
Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX Additional Display
12 Simrad NSX Additional Display Electronics Package - Simrad NSX 12 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
NAV PKG, SIMRAD 16" NSO
16 SIMRAD NSO EVO3S ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE (Replaces standard 12 Simrad NSX display)Simrad NSO evo3S 16 screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder) Integrated Mercury VesselView Link (Replaces Mercury SmartCraft Connect)
Electronics
RADAR, SIMRAD DOME HALO24
Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 High Definition Digital Dome
VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)
Simrad RS20S VHF Radio
JL Audio Stereo with Integration into Simrad Navigation Package
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
Standard Features
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)
Interior LED light
Wireless phone charger
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, (