Boston Whaler 280 Vantage 2026

2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

Twin Mercury 300 V8 Joystick | Platinum Hull | Exceptionally Optioned

The 2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is one of the most versatile dual-console boats ever built—equally at home entertaining at the sandbar, cruising with family, or heading offshore when conditions allow. Designed with Whaler’s legendary unsinkable construction and refined with premium amenities, the 280 Vantage delivers confidence, comfort, and performance in one exceptional platform.

This boat is powered by twin white Mercury 300hp V8 AMS engines with Joystick Piloting, offering effortless docking, smooth cruising, and responsive handling. Finished in a Platinum Gelcoat Hull with Chrome Graphics, this 280 Vantage presents a striking, upscale look on the water.

Power & Performance

• Twin Mercury 300hp V8 AMS Verado – White

• Joystick Piloting

• Stainless Steel Anchor (Anchor Package)

• White Rubrail w/ Stainless Steel Insert

Helm & Electronics

• Deluxe Navigation Package (Simrad)

• Simrad HALO24 Dome Radar

• 1kW Thru-Hull Transducer

• Simrad VHF Radio

• Fiberglass Hardtop with Integrated Speakers

• White Frame Hardtop

• Black Canvas (Optional)

Cockpit & Entertaining

• Cockpit Refrigerator

• Cockpit Table

• Bow Table with Filler Cushion

• Standard Exterior Upholstery Package

• Sunshade

• Weather Curtain

• Cockpit Cover

• Shore Power

Fishing & Watersports

• Fishing Package

• Beach Boarding Ladder

• Wide, uncluttered cockpit layout for versatility

Head & Convenience

• Vacuum-Flush Head

• Pump-Out with Overboard Discharge

• Excellent interior access and storage throughout

Why the 280 Vantage

• Legendary Whaler unsinkable construction

• True crossover platform: cruise, fish, entertain

• Joystick docking with twin outboards

• Premium electronics, climate protection, and amenities

• Ideal for family use, coastal cruising, and entertaining guests

The 280 Vantage combines offshore prowess with bowrider comfort in a 28-foot dual console boat thats destined to put a smile on your face. Whalers legendary unsinkable hull and classic lines make it a timeless craft built on a foundation of safety and performance, and a host of practical options let you configure it to be the custom boat of your dreams. The 280 Vantage is a multi-talented performer for every way you and your family like to enjoy the water, from exploring the islands to offshore fishing to endless watersports thrills.

• 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
• Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
• Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
• Thoughtfully designed windshield provides unobstructed visibility with great weather protection
• Optional hardtop can be equipped with an electrically acuated cockpit Shureshade
• Optional summer kitchen includes grill, refridgerator and invertor

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