Chesapeake Boat Basin *Chesapeake Bay Marina *Virginia dealer for Boston Whaler boats *Kilmarnock, VA
1686 Waverly Ave,
Kilmarnock Virginia, 22482
Tel:(804) 436-1234
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2024 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

Year 2024
Length 27'9 ft

The 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, this model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters can choose the right propulsion.

Specifications

Year Built 2024
Category Power
Length Overall 28'8 ft
Beam 9 ft
Number of Passengers 12
Construction Fiberglass
Deadrise Angle 18 °
Min Draft 1'6 ft
Engines 2
Fuel Tanks 1
Fuel Tank Cap. 160 gal
Water Tanks 1
Water Tank Cap. 18 gal
Dry Weight 5,495 lb
Bridge Clearance 6'7 ft

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Mercury
Model: L6 DTS Black Verado
Engine Power: 350hp
Type: Outboard 4 Stroke

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: Mercury
Model: L6 DTS Black Verado
Engine Power: 350hp
Type: Outboard 4 Stroke
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
  • 350 L6 (DTS) Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
  • 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