Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

Introducing the All-New 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless: Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit

The latest addition to our esteemed Dauntless series, the 280 Dauntless, marks the culmination of a journey towards perfection in multifunctional center-console bay boats. True to its renowned family name, this newest model embodies the spirit of fearless exploration and empowers boaters to conquer uncharted waters with confidence. With a plethora of customizable packages available, the 280 Dauntless allows you to tailor your boating experience to perfection.

Explore the Build & Price options or take a Virtual Tour now to discover the endless possibilities with the 280 Dauntless.

Here are the specifications for the 280 Dauntless:

• Persons Capacity: 12
• Fuel Capacity: 160 gallons (606 L)
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
• Swamped Capacity: SHOW MORE
• Length Overall (L.O.A.): 27'9" (9m)
• Beam: 6' 7" (2.00m)
• Bridge Clearance (no top): 8' 4" (2.54m)
• Bridge Clearance (with hardtop): 18" (0.46m)
• Draft: 9' (2.74m)
• Livewell Volume (19.5 gallons optional 73.81 L): 19.5 Gal (73.81L)
• Livewell Volume: 37'
• Transom Height: 35'
• Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up): 30" for single engine, 25" for dual engines (0.76m for single engine, 0.64m for dual engines)
• Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine down): 11' 5" (3.48m)
• Engines: 600 HP (447 kW)
• Maximum Horsepower: 1,400 lbs
• Maximum Engine Weight: 400 HP (400 HP)
• Minimum HP Weight: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
• Weight (dry, no engine): 7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
• Weight (with engine, fuel and water): (11.28M)

• Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
• Engine and piloting packages ranging from high-horsepower single engines to joystick-controlled options
• Entertainment enhancements through an improved stereo system and colored RGB lighting take your journey from fearless to fun in no time flat
• Large swim platforms with an optional fold-out patio gives you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between
• Digital Switching Technology lets you intuitivley control lighting and electronics
• Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.
• An optional full tempered-glass windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper-wash for visibility in all conditions
• Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.
• Spacious forward lounge conceals a large storage garage, designed to provide easier access to dive tanks, buckets and fishing rods.
• Ample rod storage, a standard transom livewell and pump-out forward fishbox provide outstanding fishability.
• Digital Switching Technology lets you control lighting and electronics remotely for better battery life.