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.













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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
SPECS
SPEC SHEET
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)




