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280 Outrage

When it comes to fishability, comfort, and performance, nothing compares to the 280 Outrage. The dominant boat in the 28-ft. center console boat class, the 280 is the choice of serious offshore anglers and guides around the world. Generous bow lounges provide relaxation and storage beneath, while the smartly appointed aft fishing deck gives you the tools to succeed in your quest for a trophy. Add in integrated Simrad® technology and smooth, powerful Mercury® engines, and you’ve got a boat that does it all from the coast to the horizon.

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Features

Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

Bold Performance, Big Comfort

The 280 Outrage is every bit as comfortable as it is capable. Invite friends and family along for a leisurely cruise or an action-packed jaunt—with its high gunnels, strategically placed grab rails and padded interiors, every passenger can feel safe and secure, while the boat’s unsurpassed ride quality ensures an enjoyable experience at any speed.

Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

Fishing Capability

The 280’s Deluxe Leaning Post features a sink, a bait-prep surface, a pressurized 30-gallon livewell with clear lid, three tackle storage drawers and more. Choose the Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler option to replace the drawers with a 35-quart YETI cooler.

Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

Roomy Aft Cockpit

Fighting the big fish requires plenty of room to maneuver. That’s why the comfortable aft bench folds cleanly out of the way, dramatically increasing cockpit space. Abundant transom- and gunnel-mounted rod holders mean your arsenal is always close at hand.  

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280 Outrage

Specifications

Length Overall

28’

Maximum Horsepower

600 HP

Persons Capacity

12

Beam

9' 4"

Bridge Clearance (with Hardtop and Radar)

9’ 11.5”

Bridge Clearance (with Hardtop)

8' 6.5”

Draft

22”

Transom Height

25”

Fuel Capacity

186 gallons

Maximum Weight Capacity

3,750 lbs.

Swamped Capacity

4,450 lbs.

Waste Capacity

6.5 gallons

Water Capacity

26 gallons

Livewell Volume

30 gallons

Weight (dry, no engine)

6,200 lbs.

Weight (with engines, fuel and water)

8,961 lbs.

Maximum Engine Weight

1,400 lbs.

Minimum Horsepower

500 HP

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280 Outrage Floorplan

Console/Head

12-V receptacle Access panels to electronics Acrylic entry door with lock Bi-level molded console footrests Compass Dash visor Drink holders (2) Easy access storage space for personal items Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX Enclosed head/storage area in console with easy clean liner Fold-down step inside console Glove box - lockable dry storage Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection and illuminated text Interior courtesy light Port light with screen -stainless steel Portable head with pump-out Remote ignition key switches with pushbutton start at helm Steering wheel with knob - cast stainless steel

Deck/Cockpit

28” interior freeboard 8" stainless steel cleats; bow (2), spring line (2), stern with hawse pipes (2), anchor locker (1) Acrylic transom door with stainless steel latch Aft coaming bolsters Aft tackle storage center (port side) (2 drawers) Bow and stern eyes Cockpit and bow courtesy lights Drink holders; (2) in bow, (2) in hawse pipes, (2) in leaning post, (2) in console) Heavy-duty rub rail Welded low profile rail - stainless steel Motorwell drains Port aft storage (2) Rod holders - gunnel mounted stainless steel (6) Rod holders - transom mounted stainless steel (3) Rod racks - under gunnel Self-bailing cockpit sole Toe rails - stainless steel Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail Thru hull anchor roller davit - stainless steel Molded fiberglass portside dive/boarding door with removable stainless steel dive ladder

Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell

Bait prep area Drink holders (2) Grab rail - welded stainless steel Livewell lights - red Pressurized livewell with clear lid and blue interior (30 gallons) Rod holders (2) Sink with freshwater and pullout sprayer Tackle storage drawers (3) port side (deleted with Optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler) Tip-out trashcan (deleted with Optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler) Upholstered leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest

Mechanical

186-gallon fuel tank 250 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering Automatic bilge pumps (750 GPH fwd and 1100 GPH aft) Battery trays (3) with switches Electric horn Electrical distribution/breaker panel with key switches (inside console) Engine fuel/water separators Fishbox pump-out (54 gallons each) Freshwater system with 26-gallon tank, sink at leaning post, transom shower, and anchor washdown LED navigation lights Propellers stainless steel Raw-water washdown Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators SmartCraft deluxe gauge package Tilt steering

Seating

Foldaway stern seat Forward console seat with integrated storage

Standard Equipment

All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel

Storage

Aft tackle storage center (port side) Bow anchor locker with drain Dry storage areas in console (3) Forward deck storage / seats (port and starboard) with drains, gaskets, garage storage, lockable rod storage Forward in floor storage and (2) 5-gallon buckets Leaning post tackle storage Lockable console storage Port and starboard aft fishboxes with pump-out and drains Under gunnel rod racks (2 per side)

T-Top

Bow area floodlight Cockpit floodlights (3) Dome light (red and white) Life jacket storage Rod holders (5) (white or black depending on frame color selection) (white or black depending on frame color selection)

SmartCraft Connect Mobile

Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo) Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
280 Outrage Floorplan

Exterior Color Type

Gelcoat Finish Painted Finish

Exterior Color

Horizon Blue Tectonic Silver Glacier Green Jadestone Steel Blue Platinum Sand Metallic Fighting Lady Yellow Ice Blue Wasabi Abaco Blue Oyster Grey White Classic Desert Tan Light Blue Platinum Abaco Blue

Graphic Colors

Red graphics Black graphics White graphics Silver graphics Blue graphics Chrome graphics

Upholstery Package

Shore (Tan) Exterior Upholstery Package (standard) Sea (Gray) Exterior Upholstery Package

Frame Color

White Frame Black Frame

Tops & Towers

T-top Hardtop with electronics box

Hardtop Underside Color

White Abaco Blue Platinum Horizon Blue Steel Blue Glacier Green Classic Desert Tan Light Blue

Dual Engines

250 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados 250 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados 300 V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verados 300 V8 DTS White Dual Mercury Verados 250 V8 (DTS) Dual Mercury Engines with Joystick Piloting 250 V8 (DTS) Dual Mercury Engines (white) with Joystick Piloting 300 V8 (DTS) Black Dual Mercury Engines with Joystick Piloting 300 V8 (DTS) Dual Mercury Engines (white) with Joystick Piloting

Painted Engines

Painted Engines (Dual Engines)

Helm Seating

Seating - deluxe helm seating Seating - deluxe leaning post with cooler

Additional Seating

Seating - bow filler Seating - fold down trolling seats

Packages

Anchor package Premium package

Railings and Rub Rails

Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert Rails - split bow rail Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert

Entertaining Features

Table - at bow with canvas cover

Fishing Features

Outriggers - radial (for Hardtop) Livewell - 17 gallons - port aft Outriggers - radial (for T-Top)

Notable Options & Accessories

SeaKeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer 220V SeaKeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries Battery package (for dual engines w/JPO) Anchor windlass chain T-Top electronics box Bow tow eye Spotlight Trailer - aluminum Lighting - Underwater LED Dive tank holders (4) Battery charging system

Navigation

Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX Add'l Display Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO Radar, Simard Dome Halo24 Autopilot Simard NAC-2 Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX

Electronics

Satellite Weather and Radio VHF Radio (Simrad) Satellite Radio Vessel View 4 inch display CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Asia CMAP Discovery Chart Card - S.America/Carib CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Cent/West Europe CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Nor/Cent Europe CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Southern Europe CMAP Discovery Chart Card - Africa/Arabic Sea CMAP Discovery Chart Card - AU/NZ CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia Thru hull transducer Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM First Mate safety & security system dual First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

Sunshades

Sunshade at cockpit

Canvas

Standard canvas cover package Seating canvas cover package Wing curtains Sunshade at bow
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* Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by the engines. MPG computed from MPH & GPH. Range based on 90% of total fuel capacity.

** The performance data shown should be considered valid only for the specific boat whose serial number is shown and on the date this test was performed. Many factors may affect the actual performance of this boat or of similar boats. Such factors include, but are not limited to, installation of certain options such as towers and hard tops, vessel loading and trim, weather and sea conditions, engine condition, propeller condition, and hull bottom condition. Boston Whaler makes no guarantee whatsoever that this performance will be repeated on this boat at a later date or at any time on a similarly equipped boat.

***Options and features reflect Model Year 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Confirm specifications and availability with your local dealer.

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