2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, 2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The all-new 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, our newest model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters tailor the 280 Dauntless to fit their needs perfectly.

Features may include:

CONSOLE

• Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch

• Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob

• Compass

• Console face tan gelcoat

• Drink holders (3) stainless steel

• Electrical switch panel

• Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)

• Head - porta potti (with pump-out)

• Hooks - stainless steel (2)

• Interior LED light

• Wireless phone charger

DECKCOCKPIT

• 22.5" cockpit depth

• 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)

• Casting platform aft

• Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)

• Garboard drain plug

• Heavy-duty rub rail

• Lifting eyes - bow and stern

• Lighting - LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)

• Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck

• Low profile aft side rails - welded stainless steel

• Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel

• Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)

• Self-bailing cockpit sole

• Starboard transom walkthrough

• Swim platform with telescoping ladder

FIBERGLASS HARDTOP

• Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)

• Dome light (red and white)

• LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)

• Lifejacket storage

• Watersports tow point

• Rod holders (4)

MECHANICAL

• 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator

• Active engine trim

• 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

• Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect

• Navigation lights

• Propeller - stainless steel

• Tilt steering

• 12” SIMRAD NSX ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE

• Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)

• Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan)

• C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada

SEATING

• Forward console lounge with armrests

• Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests

• Stern bench seat with folding backrest

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel

• All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel

STORAGE

• Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock

• Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out

• Storage under aft seat