2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, 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.

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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 intuitively 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.