Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
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| Make | Boston Whaler |
|---|---|
| Model | 280 Vantage |
| Year | 2023 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$259,500 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Dual Console |
| Length | 28 ft |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| LOA | 29 ft 1 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 9 ft 6 in |
| Min. Draft | 1 ft 9 in |
| Deadrise at Transom | 21° |
| Dry Weight | 6940 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 8 ft 5 in |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | V8 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2023 |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 196 |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | V8 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2023 |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 196 |
| Electronics |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Outside Equipment/Extras |
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| Builder | Boston Whaler |
|---|---|
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Max Passengers | 12 |
| Fuel Tanks | 180 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 20 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 6 gal |
| Hull Shape | Modified Vee |
| Hull Warranty | 10 years |
Description
REDUCED BY MOTIVATED ORIGINAL OWNERS 09/2025!!
"WHY WOULDN'T YOU" IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY NICE & WELL KEPT EXAMPLE OF THE VERSATILE BOSTON WHALER 280 VANTAGE DUAL CONSOLE, THAT IS READY FOR HER NEXT OWNERS ADVENTURES!! SHE'S BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER, WITH NOTHING EVER OVERLOOKED, AS WELL AS ALL ENGINE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED!! HER BOTTOM WAS PAINTED IN MAY OF 2025, AS WELL AS THE 300 HOUR SERVICE DONE.(SHE ONLY HAS 196 HOURS). HER CURRENT OWNERS HAVE UPGRADED HER IN SEVERAL AREAS TO INCLUDE THE ELECTRONICS SUITE, ADDED ELECTRIC REEL OUTLETS UNDER THE GUNNEL, AND NEARLY EVERY OPTION OFFERED FROM THE FACTORY!! THERE WILL BE NO DISAPOINTMENTS HERE, AND IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A QUALITY DUAL CONSOLE OFFERING VERSATILITY FOR ANY ACTIVITIES, THEN YOU OWE "WHY WOULDN'T YOU" A LOOK! CALL US TODAY FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO COME SEE HER!!
"WHY WOULDN'T YOU" is powered by the upgraded Mercury 300's with electronic controls & joystick docking to include the skyhook feature. She's been maintained impeccably by her original owners & the selling dealer, with recent bottom paint in May 2025, as well as recent annual/300 hour service completed(only 196 hours!). Mercury Smartcraft display that also displays through the Simrad 16" MFD, and NMEA backbone. Nothing is needed but her next owners, and she is ready to go anywhere you wish to take her, anytime!! Her current owners are looking to move up to a larger boat, and are motivated to find her next owners ASAP!!
She is very well equipped, with every popular option available, while her owners upgraded her in several areas, to include her electronics suite. She has an upgraded 16" Simrad MFD NSS evo3S, Simrad Automated Identification System(AIS) with send & receive transponder, Sirius XM weather, Airmar xSonic(ss175L) low frequency CHIRP transducer, Simrad Active imaging HD 3 in 1 High-Wide Transducer, Simrad Marine Network Port Expander, twin Galaxy 8' VHF/AIS antennas on SS ratchet mounts, Simrad HALO20+ HD Digital radar, Simrad VHF radio with AIS, 12V Electric reel outlets(2), Fusion stereo system with speakers throughout, and more!!
From her comfortable lounge seating in the bow & cockpit, the wet bar with fresh water sink, head with freshwater vacu-flush toilet, SS swim ladders forward & aft, side door access for boarding at the dock & from the water, and her robust fiberglass hardtop, this boat is extremely comfortable for the whole family & their guests in every way. She also is equipped to fish hard, from her hard top mounted outriggers, electric reel outlets under the gunnels, extra rod holders to include CE Smith Heavy Duty C Series Flush mount rod holders for deep drop rods, twin macerated in-floor fish boxes aft, transom live well, coaming pads, and more!! There is a windlass anchor beneath a recessed hatch forward, front & side weather curtains, Black Oak LED spreader lights for aft cockpit, SeaDek synthetic decking, flip up aft cockpit seating, captains chair w/flip-up bolsters & arm rest, and more!!
DO NOT HESITATE, CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY TO SPEAK TO THE LISTING AGENT DIRECTLY, TO COME SEE THIS GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE POPULAR 280 VANTAGE WITH ALL THE RIGHT OPTIONS & EQUIPMENT!! "WHY WOULDN'T YOU" IS TRULY A TURN-KEY EXAMPLE THAT IS READY FOR HER NEXT OWNERS NOW, WITH HER CURRENT OWNERS LOOKING FOR HER TO BE THE NEXT ONE SOLD!!
OFFERS ENCOURAGED AND TRADES CONSIDERED!!
MANUFACTURERS DESCRIPTION
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.
- 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
- Integrated hardtop and windshield provide great weather protection and clear visibility
- Hardtop can be equipped with an electrically actuated cockpit Sureshade
- Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
- Cockpit grill station makes for easy entertaining and stows away when not in use
Deck/Cockpit
- 28” cockpit depth
- 8” stainless steel cleats – bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
- Anchor windlass with 200’ of rode, chain and anchor
- 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)
- Livewell with light (19 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
Cockpit Utility Center
- Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)
- Sink with freshwater faucet
- Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11 gallons)
- Stainless steel grab rail
- Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)
Bow Area
- 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
- Welded stainless steel forward side rails
- USB charging receptacle (dual)
Console
- 12V receptacle
- Access panel to electronics
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
- Compass
- Courtesy light
- Dash visor
- Drink holders (2)
- Electronics mounting surface
- Helm and companion footrests
- Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
- Storage bucket
- Tempered bonded glass windshield
- Trash door
- Windshield wiper (starboard)
Head
- Dash visor
- Decorative floor inlay
- Interior light
- Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latch
- 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 locker
- Storage inboard with material keeper
Seating
- 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
Storage
- Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass
- Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash
- Cockpit storage center
- Console storage with stainless steel latch
- Head storage compartment
- Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)
- Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain
Mechanical
- 300 V8 Black Dual Mercury outboard 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
- Livewell (19 gallons) (located transom, port side)
- Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
- SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
- Stainless steel propellers
- Tilt steering
- Transducer mount area
Fiberglass Hardtop
- Grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2)
- Lighting – LED navigation lights
- Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4)
- Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1)
- Rod holders (4) (white or black depending on frame color selection)
- Tow bit (white or black depending on frame color selection)
- Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield (white or black depending on frame color selection)
Vessel View Mobile
- Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
- Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
- Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Presented For Sale By:
Marine Concepts Yacht Sales
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Marine Concepts Yacht Sales
United States
