280 Vantage
Starting at $303285.0 MSRP i
The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.
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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
180 gallons (681.3 L)
Fuel Capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)
Livewell Volume
6 gallons (23 L)
Waste Capacity
20 gallons (76 L)
Water Capacity
Dimensions
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
25” (0.64 m)
Transom Height
Engines
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
180 gallons (681.3 L)
Fuel Capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)
Livewell Volume
6 gallons (23 L)
Waste Capacity
20 gallons (76 L)
Water Capacity
9’ 1” (2.77 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar)
8’ 5” (2.57 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
25” (0.64 m)
Transom Height
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
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
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)
Frame Color
White Frame
Black Frame
Packages
Fiberglass hardtop with speakers
(includes: grab rails-located on centerline - stainless steel (2), LED Navigation lights, rod holders (4), tow bit, welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield, lighting; blue LED overhead courtesy lighting (4), lighting (red/white LED courtesy map light (1)) and JL waterproof speakers (2)(must select stereo or deluxe electronics Simrad package 12" display)
Hardtop Underside Color
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
Packages
Anchor package
low profile windlass with rode and stainless-steel anchor
Fishing package
(includes: 19 gallon transom livewell with light, Raw-water washdown, stainless-steel toe rails with under gunnel storage shelf and lockable rod storage in starboard side console)
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
Table - bow table with filler cushion
Table -cockpit table with dedicated storage
European Summer Kitchen
Notable Options & Accessories
Gray water system
Glovebox (port console)
Corian countertop at utility center
Battery charging system (220V)
Bow tow eye
Spotlight
Lighting - underwater LED
Battery charging system
Beach boarding ladder
Beach boarding ladder
Air compressor system
Gyroscopic Stabilizer
Navigation
Nav Package, Deluxe Electronics Simrad Single
Radar, Simard Dome Halo24
Autopilot Simard NAC-2
Electronics
VHF Radio (Simrad)
Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM
with waterproof speakers (2) and MP3/USB inputs (JL Audio Bluetooth enabled)
First Mate Safety & Security System Single Engine
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
