Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless
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XPresented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine - Hampton Bays
United States
| Make | Boston Whaler |
|---|---|
| Model | 280 Dauntless |
| Year | 2026 |
| Condition | New |
| Price | Request Price |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Center Console |
| Length | 28 ft |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Hampton Bays, New York |
| LOA | 28 ft 8 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 9 ft |
| Min. Draft | 1 ft 6 in |
| Deadrise at Transom | 18° |
| Dry Weight | 5495 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 6 ft 7 in |
| Engine Make | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | V8 AMS JPO White |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine Type | Outboard-4S |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | V8 AMS JPO White |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Joystick | Yes |
|---|
| Max Passengers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 160 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 18 gal |
| Hull Shape | Modified Vee |
| Hull Warranty | 10 years |
Description
2026 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless- Please call to confirm location*
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.
POWERED BY: White dual Joystick Piloting 300 V8 (AMS) 4-Stroke Mercury engines
Installed & Tested w/Smartcraft Deluxe Gauge Package, SS Propeller, Battery Trays (3) & Wiring, Navigation Lights, Electric Horn, Automatic Bilge Pump, Hydraulic Tilt Steering, & Vessel View Mobile.
NOTABLE STANDARD FEATURES:
-Fiberglass hardtop
-Electric trim tabs w/ indicator
OPTIONAL FEATURES INCLUDED:
-Abaco Blue Gelcoat Hull & Underside of H/T
-Chrome Graphics, Blue Canvas
-Anchor Package
-Split Bow Rail
-White Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
-Beach Boarding Ladder
-Bow Package
-Swim Patio
-Deluxe Leaning Post w/Storage: Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, fold down armrests, cup holders (2), rod holders (2), Solid surface countertop, storage bin with hinged lid, ss grab rails, sink w/FW faucet, stbd side storage drawers (3) & port side storage drawers (3)
-Battery Charging System
-Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/Vent
-Raw Water Washdown
-Vacu-Flush Head w/Pumpout & O/B Discharge
-Glove Box
-Stereo Fusion: JL Audio MM105-HR Stereo w/Dash Mounted Remote Volume/Mute Knob, AM/FM/HD Radio, USB Audio, and Sirius XMTM ready, Iphone/Android Compatible via Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 JL waterproof speakers (6) and 600W Amplifier (JL Audio Integration into Simrad Navigation Package)
-Premium Audio Package: JL Audio 8” Subwoofer (2) & 400W Amplifier
-16” Simrad NSO EVO3S Electronics / Navigation Package: Simrad NSO evo3S 16” screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder), Integrated Mercury VesselView Link (Replaces Mercury SmartCraft Connect)
-Bow Sunshade
-Storage Garage Cover
-Combo Helm Seat / Console Cover
SPECS-LOA:28'8" Beam:9' Draft:18" Weight:5,495 lbs Fuel: 160 gallons Persons:12
PERFORMANCE- 58.5 mph @ 6000 RPM / 0-30 mph in 6.6 seconds / 4.6 seconds to plane
Hampton Watercraft & Marine is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are annually awarded the highest customer satisfaction in both sales and service by our boat and engine manufacturers which include Boston Whaler, Tiara Yachts, & Mercury outboards. Our commitment to excellence combined with our world class facilities and employees enable us to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through the entire sales process this includes your purchase, delivery, and the service of your vessel long after the sale.
Standard Equipment
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
Deck / Cockpit
- 22.5" cockpit depth
- 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
- Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel
- Casting platform aft
- Starboard transom walkthrough
- Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
- Garboard drain plug
- Lifting eyes - bow and stern
- Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
- Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Low profile aft side rails - welded stainless steel
- Swim platform with telescoping ladder
- Lighting - LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)
Console
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
- Compass
- Wireless phone charger
- Console face tan gelcoat
- Drink holders (3) SS
- Electrical switch panel
- Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)
- Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
- Head porta potti (with pump-out)
- Interior LED light
- Hooks - stainless steel (2)
Seating
- Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
- Forward console lounge with armrests
- Stern bench seat with folding backrest
- Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating: Port and starboard armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers, grab rail, electric actuation converts helm seating into aft facing couch with leaning post for captain
Storage
- Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock
- Insulated bow storage lockers, P&S, with overboard drains and stainless-steel gas shocks
- Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out
- Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear, and optional dive tank racks (includes: garage storage organizer for easy access to smaller gear)
- Lockable console storage
- Storage drawers in leaning post
- Storage under aft seat
Mechanical
- Active engine trim
- Tilt steering
- Propeller - stainless steel
- 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
- Navigation lights
- Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect
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
Engine Notes
Additional Mercury options available.
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine - Hampton Bays
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Hampton Watercraft Marine - Hampton Bays
United States
