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Exterior Color
Glacier Green
$2,316
White
$0
Classic Desert Tan
$2,316
Light Blue
$2,316
Platinum
$2,316
Abaco Blue
$2,316
Graphic Colors
Red Graphics
$0
Black Graphics
$0
White Graphics
$0
Silver Graphics
$0
Blue Graphics
$0
Chrome Graphics
$0
Frame Color
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Colored Frame (Must select Color)
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Colored Frame (Must select Color)
Tops & Towers
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Hardtop Storage Box (Not compatible with hardtop delete)
Hardtop Underside Color
Hardtop underside color matches hull color
White
$0
Platinum
$956
Glacier Green
$956
Classic Desert Tan
$956
Light Blue
$956
Single Engine
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with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
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with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
Dual Engines
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200 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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200 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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225 V6 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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225 V6 (DTS) Dual White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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250 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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250 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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300 V8 (DTS) Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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300 V8 (DTS) Dual White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separators
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250 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
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250 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
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300 CXL V8 Dual Black Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
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300 CXL V8 Dual White Mercury Verado Four Stroke with JOYSTICK PILOTING. Outboard docking system with joystick, electronic steering, Skyhook/autopilot keypad functionality. (Simrad or other standalone optional autopilot not permitted with Joystick Piloting) (includes fuel/water separators)
Helm Seating
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Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Grab rails - stainless steel, Livewell 30 gallon Insulated with blue interior, light, and flush mounted clear acrylic lid, Sink with freshwater faucet and Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option)
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Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2) Rod holders (2) Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Starboard side storage drawers (3) (deleted with cockpit refrigerator option) and Port side storage drawers (3)
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Deluxe Leaning Post with Gyro - Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, Fold down armrests, Cup holders (2)Rod holders (2)Solid surface counter top, Storage bin with hinged lid, Grab rails - stainless steel, Sink with freshwater faucet, Port side storage drawers (3) and Starboard side storage pocket (must select Seakeeper)
Packages
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(includes: anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system and stainless-steel anchor)
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(includes: forward casting platform with dedicated storage (must select bow table), and bow cushion (filler) (requires forward casting platform)
Railings and Rub Rails
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Split Bow Rail Includes high aft rails, deletes low profile bow rail. (High aft rails not compatible with swim Patio. When selected together boat will retain low starboard aft rail and no port aft rail in patio location) (not compatible with Trolling Motor Panel or Trolling Motor with Charger)
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Entertaining Features
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Cockpit refrigerator (must select Deluxe Leaning Post with Storage or Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell)
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Cockpit table with dedicated storage under aft bench seat
Fishing Features
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JACKPLATE, single engine (not compatible with dual engine selections) Atlas 10 offset heavy duty jackplate and Control at console
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Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' White
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Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor 10' Black
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Trolling motor panel with wiring and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf (not compatible with dive tank holders, gyroscopic stabilizer, Bow shade, or split bow rail options) Battery trays for trolling motor batteries (3).
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Radial Outriggers (hardtop mounted) (not compatible with Electric Cockpit sunshade, or Hardtop delete)
Notable Options & Accessories
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Glovebox (Not compatible with Deluxe Helm Electronics Package 16 display)
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Factory Installed Battery Package for Single Engine
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Factory Installed Battery Package for Dual Engines
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Vacu-Flush toilet with holding tank, overboard discharge, and dockside pump-out 6.5 gallon capacity
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Aluminum Trailer with Disc Brakes, Dual torsion axle, Guide on stanchions, LED lights, Radial tires and Spare tire
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Gyroscopic stabilizer (seaKeeper) (not compatible with dive tank holders, TROLLING MOTOR 36V WITH CHARGER, TROLLING MOTOR PANEL or single engine selections, must select dual engines) (Must select leaning post with gyro)1000 n-m-s gyro, Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, Battery charging system, Charges from shore power or engine power, HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf and HDPE Battery enclosure with storage shelf.
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Underwater LED lights (2)
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Beach Boarding Ladder (Concealed)
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Swim Patio - Port Side Fold Down Hull Side with Attachable dive ladder
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Navigation
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Simrad NSX 12 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
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Simrad NSO evo3S 16” screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury VesselView Link , GS25 GPS Antenna 15 N2K with Heading Sensor
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(Combines electronics options with acrylic dash and switch panels for integrated look and functionality) Simrad NSO evo3S 16 MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder) (Replaces standard 12" display) Custom black acrylic dash areas, Integrated Mercury VesselView Link (Replaces Mercury SmartCraft Connect) Stereo system with Premium Audio and Glovebox
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Simrad HALO24 4kW 24 High Definition Digital Dome
Electronics
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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Sirius satellite receiver with antenna / Simrad marine weather receiver
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Simrad RS20S VHF Radio
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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
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First Mate Safety & Security Sys Single Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Dual Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
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First Mate Safety & Security Sys Dual Engine (Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOBs) (Not compatible with Single Engine option) (Included with Theft Deterrent System Option)
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First Mate Safety & Security FOB Kit Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOBs for additional passengers (Qty 4)
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Satellite Radio (Sirius satellite receiver with antenna) (must order stereo option)
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Premium Audio Package - JL Audio 8 Subwoofer (2) with 400W amplifier
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSO Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
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1000W thru hull transducer (SS175 med) and SonarHub module
Sunshades
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(deletes hardtop frame rod holders) (not compatible with radial outriggers, or hardtop delete)
Canvas
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Combination helm seat / console cover
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Console Lounge Seat with backrest cover (black or blue)
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Sunshade at Bow (Not compatible with Hardtop Delete, Trolling Motor 36V with Charger, or Trolling Motor Panel)
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Canvas Color Selection
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Canvas Color Selection
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Length Overall
27' 9"
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Maximum Horsepower
600 HP
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Persons Capacity
12
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Beam
9'
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Bridge Clearance (no top)
6' 7"
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Draft
18"
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Transom Height
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
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L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
27' 9"
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Fuel Capacity
160 Gal
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Maximum Weight Capacity
3,736 lb
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Swamped Capacity
5,000 lbs
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Water Capacity
18 gallons
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Livewell Volume
19.5 Gal
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Weight (dry, no engine)
5,495 lbs
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Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
7,410 lbs
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Maximum Engine Weight
1,400 lbs
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Minimum Horsepower
350 HP
280 Dauntless
$264532.0
PRICE REFLECTS OPTIONS SELECTED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR FINAL PRICING, SPECIFIC DEALER FEES, GOVERNMENT FEES, AND TAXES.
DETAILS
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.
SPECS
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Length Overall
27' 9"
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Maximum Horsepower
600 HP
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Persons Capacity
12
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Beam
9'
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Bridge Clearance (no top)
6' 7"
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Draft
18"
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Transom Height
30" for single engine 25" for dual engines
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L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
27' 9"
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Fuel Capacity
160 Gal
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Maximum Weight Capacity
3,736 lb
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Swamped Capacity
5,000 lbs
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Water Capacity
18 gallons
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Livewell Volume
19.5 Gal
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Weight (dry, no engine)
5,495 lbs
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Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
7,410 lbs
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Maximum Engine Weight
1,400 lbs
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Minimum Horsepower
350 HP
Total MSRP* (Model Year 2027)
$264532.0
PRICE REFLECTS OPTIONS SELECTED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR FINAL PRICING, SPECIFIC DEALER FEES, GOVERNMENT FEES, AND TAXES.
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