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280 Vantage
280 Vantage

The 280 Vantage combines offshore prowess with bowrider comfort in a 28-foot dual console boat that’s destined to put a smile on your face. Whaler’s 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.

280 Vantage FEATURES

  • 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

Capacity

  • 12 Persons Capacity
  • 180 gallons (681.3 L) Fuel Capacity
  • 19 gallons (71.9 L) Livewell Volume
  • 6 gallons (23 L) Waste Capacity
  • 20 gallons (76 L) Water Capacity

Dimensions

  • 27'9" (8.45 m) L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
  • 9’ 1” (2.77 m) Bridge Clearance (with hardtop and radar)
  • 8’ 5” (2.57 m) Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
  • 25” (0.64 m) Transom Height

Engines

  • 800 (597) Maximum Horsepower
  • 1,400 lbs (635 kg) Maximum Engine Weight
  • 500 (373) Minimum Horsepower

Weight

  • (0.64 m) Weight (with engine, fuel and water)

Standard features & Options

  • Bow bolster
  • Bow cushions with backrests
  • Bow walkthrough block off panel
  • Drink holders (4)
  • Fiberglass lids with latches (3)
  • Integrated centerline bow cooler (12 gallons)
  • Recessed storage/cup holder compartment
  • USB charging receptacle (dual)
  • Welded stainless steel forward side rails
  • Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)
  • Sink with freshwater faucet
  • Stainless steel grab rail
  • Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11 gallons)
  • 12V receptacle
  • Access panel to electronics
  • Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
  • CompassCourtesy light
  • Dash visor
  • Drink holders (2)
  • Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
  • Electronics mounting surface
  • Helm and companion footrests
  • Storage bucket
  • Tempered bonded glass windshield
  • Trash door
  • Windshield wiper (starboard)
  • Bow and stern eyes
  • Cockpit coaming bolsters
  • Cockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/white
  • Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab railDrink holders (12)
  • Heavy-duty rub railInsulated in-floor fishboxes with pump-out (2) (located aft) (25 gallons)
  • Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door with removable stainless-steel dive ladder and deployable grab railMotorwell drains
  • Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
  • Self-bailing cockpit sole
  • Stainless steel grab rails
  • Transom door with stainless steel latch
  • 8u0022 stainless steel cleats - bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
  • 28u0022 interior freeboard
  • Dash visor
  • Decorative floor inlay
  • Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latchInterior light
  • Molded fiberglass console liner
  • Portable head with pump-out
  • Sink with faucet and Corian countertop
  • Stainless steel grab rail
  • Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
  • Storage inboard with material keeper
  • Storage locker
  • 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Battery trays (4)
  • Electric hornFreshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers
  • Fuel tank (185 gallons)
  • LED navigation lights
  • Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
  • SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
  • Stainless steel propellers
  • Tilt steering
  • Transducer mount area
  • Aft facing seating at starboard prep station
  • Bow seating area with lounge backrests and armrests (port and starboard)
  • Convertible port lounge seat with gasketed storage
  • Deluxe custom Boston Whaler helm seat with high/low pedestal
  • Fold-out stern seat with backrest
  • All hardware 316-L stainless steel
  • All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
  • Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass
  • Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash
  • Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain
  • Cockpit storage center
  • Console storage with stainless steel latch
  • Head storage compartment
  • Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)
  • Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
  • Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
  • Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
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