2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

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  • Year 2024
  • Make Boston Whaler
  • Model 280 Dauntless
2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The all-new 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, our newest model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters tailor the 280 Dauntless to fit their needs perfectly.

Features may include:

CONSOLE
  • Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
  • Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
  • Compass
  • Console face tan gelcoat
  • Drink holders (3) stainless steel
  • Electrical switch panel
  • Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)
  • Head - porta potti (with pump-out)
  • Hooks - stainless steel (2)
  • Interior LED light
  • Wireless phone charger
DECKCOCKPIT
  • 22.5" cockpit depth
  • 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
  • Casting platform aft
  • Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
  • Garboard drain plug
  • Heavy-duty rub rail
  • Lifting eyes - bow and stern
  • Lighting - LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)
  • Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
  • Low profile aft side rails - welded stainless steel
  • Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel
  • Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
  • Self-bailing cockpit sole
  • Starboard transom walkthrough
  • Swim platform with telescoping ladder
FIBERGLASS HARDTOP
  • Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)
  • Dome light (red and white)
  • LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)
  • Lifejacket storage
  • Watersports tow point
  • Rod holders (4)
MECHANICAL
  • 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator
  • Active engine trim
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Battery trays (3) with switch and wiring
  • Electric horn
  • Electric trim tabs with indicators
  • Freshwater shower (18-gallon tank) with stern sprayer
  • Fuel tank 160-gallon
  • Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect
  • Navigation lights
  • Propeller - stainless steel
  • Tilt steering
  • 12” SIMRAD NSX ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE
  • Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
  • Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan)
  • C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada
SEATING
  • Forward console lounge with armrests
  • Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
  • Stern bench seat with folding backrest
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
  • All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
STORAGE
  • Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock
  • Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out
  • Storage under aft seat

Dimensions

Overall Length 27' 9" (8.46 m) | Includes swim platform: 28' 8" (8.74 m)
Beam 9' 0" (2.74 m)
Draft 18" (0.46 m)
Transom Height Single: 30" (0.76 m) | Dual: 25" (0.64 m)
Dead Rise At transom: 18º
Bridge Clearance No top: 8' 4" (2.54 m) | With hardtop: 6' 7" (2.00 m)
Dimensions Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up): 37' 0" (11.28 m)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 160 gallons (606 L)
Seating Capacity 12 Persons
Fresh Water Capacity 18 gallons (68 L)
Weight, Maximum Capacity 3,736 lbs (1,694 kg) | Swamped Capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) | Engine: 1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Rear Livewell Capacity 30 gallons (113.56 L)

Weights

Weight With engines and fuel: 7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Dry Weight No engine: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)

Engine

Engine Power Maximum: 600 HP (447 kW)
Minimum Engine Power 400 HP (298 kW)

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