The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.

• Seamlessly integrated Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control
• Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a into a stern facing bench seat for a vantage point for trolling
• 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.
• Offering a comprehensive pre-rig trolling motor panel option as well as  a fully installed 36V MotorGuide XI-5 trolling motor option providing anglers with a customizable configuration
• Power Pole options, allowing boaters to enhance stability and control during fishing maneuvers; while ensuring seamless integration with the vessel’s design for effortless deployment and retrieval
• Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
• Engine options ranging from 400 horsepower single engine to multiple dual engine  packages including Joystick Piloting
• 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 give you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between
• Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.
• An optional full windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper wash for visibility in all conditions

Basic Boat Info

• Make: Boston Whaler
• Model: 280 Dauntless
• Year: 2026
• Condition: New
• Category: Power
• Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

• Length: 27’9 ft
• Length Overall: 28’8 ft
• Beam: 9 ft
• Min Draft: 1’6 ft
• Bridge Clearance: 6’7 ft
• Dry Weight: 5495 lb
• Deadrise: 18 deg

Tanks

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 160 gal
• Water Tank Capacity: 18 gal

Other

• Maximum Number Of Passengers: 12
• Boat Class: Center Consoles, Saltwater Fishing, Ski and Fish

More Info :

Boston Whaler Website

Standard Equipment

• All hardware 316-L stainless steel
• All rails welded 316-L stainless steel

Deck / Cockpit

• 22.5″ cockpit depth
• 8″ cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
• Low profile bow rail – welded stainless steel
• Casting platform aft
• Starboard transom walkthrough
• Drink holders – stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
• Garboard drain plug
• Lifting eyes – bow and stern
• Rod holders – stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), bow (2)
• Livewell (19 gallons) – Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
• Heavy-duty rub rail
• Self-bailing cockpit sole
• Low profile aft side rails – welded stainless steel
• Swim platform with telescoping ladder
• Lighting – LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)

Console

• Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
• Compass
• Wireless phone charger
• Console face tan gelcoat
• Drink holders (3) SS
• Electrical switch panel
• Electronics mounting surface (for 16″ display or dual 12″ displays)
• Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
• Head – porta potti (with pump-out)
• Interior LED light
• Hooks – stainless steel (2)

Seating

• Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
• Forward console lounge with armrests
• Stern bench seat with folding backrest
• Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating: Port and starboard armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers, grab rail, electric actuation converts helm seating into aft facing couch with leaning post for captain

Storage

• Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock
• Insulated bow storage lockers, P&S, with overboard drains and stainless-steel gas shocks
• Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out
• Lockable console front storage – holds multiple rods, buckets, gear, and optional dive tank racks (includes: garage storage organizer for easy access to smaller gear)
• Lockable console storage
• Storage drawers in leaning post
• Storage under aft seat

Mechanical

• 400 V10 DTS Black Mercury® Verado® with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator
• Active engine trim
• Tilt steering
• Propeller – stainless steel
• 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
• Navigation lights
• Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect

Vessel View Mobile

• Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
• Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
• Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification