Colors
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
$2,146
Classic Desert Tan
$2,146
Light Blue
$2,146
Platinum
$2,146
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
$0
Graphic Colors
Red Graphics
$0
Black Graphics
$0
White Graphics
$0
Silver Graphics
$0
Blue Graphics
$0
Chrome Graphics
$0
Frame Color
Tops & Towers
Tops & Towers
Hardtop Underside Color
White
$0
Platinum
$886
Glacier Green
$886
Classic Desert Tan
$886
Light Blue
$886
Engine(s)
Single Engine
Dual Engines
Seating
Helm Seating
Options
Packages
Railings and Rub Rails
Entertaining Features
Fishing Features
Notable Options & Accessories
Electronics
Navigation
Electronics
Canvas
Sunshades
Canvas
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The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.
27' 9"
L.O.A
9'
Beam
6' 7"
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4"
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18"
Draft
9'
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
600 HP
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
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The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.
27' 9"
L.O.A
9'
Beam
6' 7"
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4"
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18"
Draft
9'
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
600 HP
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons
Water Capacity
27' 9"
L.O.A
9'
Beam
6' 7"
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4"
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18"
Draft
9'
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
600 HP
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
Down Payment
$1500$Loan Term (years)
12Interest Rate
6.25%%*Est. Monthly Payments based on selected down payment, loan term and APR. Subject to credit approval; not all buyers will qualify for a loan. The payment amounts shown and all prices are in U.S. Dollars. See participating dealer for details. Available in the U.S. only.
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Width (Beam)
Max People Capacity
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The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.
Optional equipment may be shown or pre-selected. Some configurations, options, accessories, and/or colors may not be shown. Some images may depict optional equipment. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability of all accessories, options and equipment with an authorized Boston Whaler dealer prior to purchase. *Dealer alone sets the final purchase price. All prices reflect suggested retail price in US dollars including freight and apply to the US only. International freight is not included. International customers must contact their local dealer to obtain accurate pricing and tariff charges. Pricing does not include dealer preparation fees, taxes or registration fees. Dealer installed options may require additional freight and installation charges.
12
Persons Capacity
160 gallons
Fuel Capacity
3,736 lb
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,000 lbs
Swamped Capacity
18 gallons
Water Capacity
27' 9"
L.O.A
9'
Beam
6' 7"
Bridge Clearance (no top)
8' 4"
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
18"
Draft
9'
Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L)
19.5 Gal
Livewell Volume
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
Transom Height
35'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / engine down)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down)
37'
Package Boat Specs (on trailer engine up)
11' 5"
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer / w/hardtop)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
27' 9"
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
600 HP
Maximum Horsepower
1,400 lbs
Maximum Engine Weight
400 HP
Minimum HP
5,495 lbs
Weight (dry, no engine)
7,410 lbs
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
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$242,677
Your 280 Dauntless
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$242,677*
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Optional equipment may be shown or pre-selected. Some configurations, options, accessories, and/or colors may not be shown. Some images may depict optional equipment. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability of all accessories, options and equipment with an authorized Boston Whaler dealer prior to purchase. *Dealer alone sets the final purchase price. All prices reflect suggested retail price in US dollars including freight and apply to the US only. International freight is not included. International customers must contact their local dealer to obtain accurate pricing and tariff charges. Pricing does not include dealer preparation fees, taxes or registration fees. Dealer installed options may require additional freight and installation charges.
Down Payment
$1500$Loan Term (years)
12Interest Rate
6.25%%*Est. Monthly Payments based on selected down payment, loan term and APR. Subject to credit approval; not all buyers will qualify for a loan. The payment amounts shown and all prices are in U.S. Dollars. See participating dealer for details. Available in the U.S. only.
Optional equipment may be shown or pre-selected. Some configurations, options, accessories, and/or colors may not be shown. Some images may depict optional equipment. Options and features are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability of all accessories, options and equipment with an authorized Boston Whaler dealer prior to purchase. *Dealer alone sets the final purchase price. All prices reflect suggested retail price in US dollars including freight and apply to the US only. International freight is not included. International customers must contact their local dealer to obtain accurate pricing and tariff charges. Pricing does not include dealer preparation fees, taxes or registration fees. Dealer installed options may require additional freight and installation charges.
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