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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12
160 gallons (606 L)
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
18 gallons (68 L)
9' (2.74m)
6' 7" (2.00m)
8' 4" (2.54m)
18" (0.46m)
9' (2.74m)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
35'
(10.67m)
(11.28M)
11' 5"
(3.48m)
600 HP (447 kW)
1,400 lbs
400 HP (400 HP)
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
12
160 gallons (606 L)
3,736 lb (1,694 kg)
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
18 gallons (68 L)
9' (2.74m)
6' 7" (2.00m)
8' 4" (2.54m)
18" (0.46m)
9' (2.74m)
19.5 Gal (73.81L)
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine 0.64m for dual engines)
35'
(10.67m)
(11.28M)
11' 5"
(3.48m)
600 HP (447 kW)
1,400 lbs
400 HP (400 HP)
5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
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
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Platinum
White
Red Graphics
Black Graphics
White Graphics
Silver Graphics
Blue Graphics
Chrome Graphics
Frame White
Frame Black
White
Platinum
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert
White rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Raw Water Washdown
Bow Tow eye
Battery Charging System
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, (