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.
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280 VANTAGE FEATURES
- Sleek, redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder
- Convertible portside lounge seating adjusts to an array of configurations
- Easy access from the dock or the water via the standard portside dive door
- Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
- Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
- Thoughtfully designed windshield provides unobstructed visibility with great weather protection
- Optional hardtop can be equipped with an electrically acuated cockpit Shureshade
- Optional summer kitchen includes grill, refridgerator and invertor
Capacity
12
Persons Capacity
180 gallons (681.3 L)
Fuel Capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)
Livewell Volume
3,911 (1,774 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
4,000 (1,814 kg)
Swamped Capacity
6 gallons (23 L)
Waste Capacity
20 gallons (76 L)
Water Capacity
Dimensions
27'9 (8.45 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
9'6 (2.74 m)
Beam
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
21" (.53 m)
Draft
25” (0.64 m)
Transom Height
Engines
600 HP (597 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
500 (373 kW)
Minimum Horsepower
Weight
9,610 (4,359 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
6,940 (3,148)
Weight (dry, no engine)
12
Persons Capacity
180 gallons (681.3 L)
Fuel Capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)
Livewell Volume
3,911 (1,774 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
4,000 (1,814 kg)
Swamped Capacity
6 gallons (23 L)
Waste Capacity
20 gallons (76 L)
Water Capacity
27'9 (8.45 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
9'6 (2.74 m)
Beam
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
21" (.53 m)
Draft
25” (0.64 m)
Transom Height
600 HP (597 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
500 (373 kW)
Minimum Horsepower
9,610 (4,359 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
6,940 (3,148)
Weight (dry, no engine)
Standard features & Options
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
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
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
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
Painted Hull Colors
Horizon Blue
Horizon Blue
Tectonic Silver
Tectonic Silver
Jadestone
Jadestone
Steel Blue
Steel Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Sand Metallic
Sand Metallic
Fighting Lady Yellow
Fighting Lady Yellow
Ice Blue
Ice Blue
Wasabi
Wasabi
Abaco Blue
Abaco Blue
Oyster Gray
Oyster Gray
Graphic Colors
Red graphics
Red graphics
Black graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Chrome graphics
(with silver stripe)
Upholstery Package
Standard Exterior Upholstery Package
Premium Exterior Upholstery Package
Frame Color
White Frame
White Frame
(Standard)
Black Frame
Packages
Fiberglass hardtop
(includes: grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2), Lighting – LED navigation lights, Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4), Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1), Rod holders (4), Tow bit and Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield)
Hardtop Underside Color
White
White
Abaco Blue
Abaco Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Horizon Blue
Horizon Blue
Steel Blue
Steel Blue
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Dual Engines
250 V8 White Dual Mercury Verados
engines with hydraulic power steering
Railings and Rub Rails
Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert
Rails - split bow rail
Rails - split bow rail
Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert
Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert
Entertaining Features
Refrigerator at cockpit
with dedicated storage and breaker for shut off
Table - bow table with filler cushion
Table - bow table with filler cushion
Table -cockpit table with dedicated storage
Summer kitchen
includes: 12-V refrigerator (includes connection to shore power), 2-watt inverter, automatic charging relay for inverter battery bank charging from engines, Corian countertop, electric grill, shore power with battery charger and galvanic isolator (house, engine and battery bank charging)
European Summer Kitchen
European Summer Kitchen
Notable Options & Accessories
Gray water system
Glovebox (port console)
Corian countertop at utility center
Corian countertop at utility center
Storage shelf (in head)
(convertible for deployment)
Battery Package (for dual engines)
(factory installed) (must select a dual engine option)
Battery charging system (220V)
Battery charging system (220V)
VacuFlush - toilet
holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out
Bow tow eye
Bow tow eye
Spotlight
Spotlight
Lighting - underwater LED
Lighting - underwater LED
Battery charging system
Battery charging system
Beach boarding ladder
Beach boarding ladder
Air compressor system
)
Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer
(not compatible with gray water system, electronics delete, European shore power, summer kitchen, European summer kitchen, must select hardtop, and shorepower) Seakeeper 1, Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, Battery charging system, Charges from shore power or engine power, HDPE Battery enclosure in STBD console
Navigation
Nav Package, Deluxe Electronics Simrad Single
Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Custom black acrylic dash areas, Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect , Stereo system JL Audio integration into Simrad Navigation Packag and Glovebox in port console
Radar, Simard Dome Halo24
Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 with High Definition Digital Dome
Autopilot Simard NAC-2
Electronics
VHF Radio (Simrad)
VHF Radio (Simrad)
Satellite Radio - Sirius
Siriusý satellite receiver with antenna (must select stereo option with satellite radio)
Vessel View 4
4 inch display (replaces SmartCraft deluxe gauges) (network connections to Simrad with Navigation Package)
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOB’s for additional passengers (Qty 4)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
First Mate Safety & Security System – Dual Engine
Dual engine (includes captain fob and 3 passenger fobs)
Standard Features
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
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
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
Options
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
Painted Hull Colors
Horizon Blue
Horizon Blue
Tectonic Silver
Tectonic Silver
Jadestone
Jadestone
Steel Blue
Steel Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Sand Metallic
Sand Metallic
Fighting Lady Yellow
Fighting Lady Yellow
Ice Blue
Ice Blue
Wasabi
Wasabi
Abaco Blue
Abaco Blue
Oyster Gray
Oyster Gray
Graphic Colors
Red graphics
Red graphics
Black graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Chrome graphics
(with silver stripe)
Upholstery Package
Standard Exterior Upholstery Package
Premium Exterior Upholstery Package
Frame Color
White Frame
White Frame
(Standard)
Black Frame
Packages
Fiberglass hardtop
(includes: grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2), Lighting – LED navigation lights, Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4), Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1), Rod holders (4), Tow bit and Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield)
Hardtop Underside Color
White
White
Abaco Blue
Abaco Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Horizon Blue
Horizon Blue
Steel Blue
Steel Blue
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Dual Engines
250 V8 White Dual Mercury Verados
engines with hydraulic power steering
Railings and Rub Rails
Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert
Rails - split bow rail
Rails - split bow rail
Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert
Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert
Entertaining Features
Refrigerator at cockpit
with dedicated storage and breaker for shut off
Table - bow table with filler cushion
Table - bow table with filler cushion
Table -cockpit table with dedicated storage
Summer kitchen
includes: 12-V refrigerator (includes connection to shore power), 2-watt inverter, automatic charging relay for inverter battery bank charging from engines, Corian countertop, electric grill, shore power with battery charger and galvanic isolator (house, engine and battery bank charging)
European Summer Kitchen
European Summer Kitchen
Notable Options & Accessories
Gray water system
Glovebox (port console)
Corian countertop at utility center
Corian countertop at utility center
Storage shelf (in head)
(convertible for deployment)
Battery Package (for dual engines)
(factory installed) (must select a dual engine option)
Battery charging system (220V)
Battery charging system (220V)
VacuFlush - toilet
holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out
Bow tow eye
Bow tow eye
Spotlight
Spotlight
Lighting - underwater LED
Lighting - underwater LED
Battery charging system
Battery charging system
Beach boarding ladder
Beach boarding ladder
Air compressor system
Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer
(not compatible with gray water system, electronics delete, European shore power, summer kitchen, European summer kitchen, must select hardtop, and shorepower) Seakeeper 1, Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, Battery charging system, Charges from shore power or engine power, HDPE Battery enclosure in STBD console
Navigation
Nav Package, Deluxe Electronics Simrad Single
Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Custom black acrylic dash areas, Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect , Stereo system JL Audio integration into Simrad Navigation Packag and Glovebox in port console
Radar, Simard Dome Halo24
Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 with High Definition Digital Dome
Autopilot Simard NAC-2
Electronics
VHF Radio (Simrad)
VHF Radio (Simrad)
Satellite Radio - Sirius
Siriusý satellite receiver with antenna (must select stereo option with satellite radio)
Vessel View 4
4 inch display (replaces SmartCraft deluxe gauges) (network connections to Simrad with Navigation Package)
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOB’s for additional passengers (Qty 4)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
First Mate Safety & Security System – Dual Engine
Dual engine (includes captain fob and 3 passenger fobs)
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 80° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 250 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 500
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 19P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 64° F
Model: 280 Vantage
Hull #: USBWCE1354L920
Engine: Dual Mercury 300 V8 AMS
Horsepower: 600
Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Prop: 20P Eco Enertia
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Notable Options: Joystick piloting, Bow table, Vacu-flush head, Rod storage, Summer kitchen, VHF, 12" Electronics
Test Date: 17-March-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
Dry Weight: 8,469 lbs
Fuel: 180 gal.
Water: 0 gal.
Test Gear: 25 lbs
Personnel: 345 lbs
Test Weight: 9,946 lbs
Water Conditions: 78° F
Weather Conditions: 80° F
