Prego Marine Group
650 Ocean Drive, Unit-5E,
Key Biscayne Florida, 33149
Tel:(786) 417-5268
Boston-whaler 280-VANTAGE - main image

2022 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

Year 2022
Length 27'9 ft

The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.

Specifications

Year Built 2022
Category Power
Length Overall 29'1 ft
Beam 9'6 ft
Number of Passengers 12
Construction Fiberglass
Deadrise Angle 21 deg
Min Draft 1'9 ft
Fuel Tank Cap. 180 gal
Water Tank Cap. 20 gal
Holding Tank Cap. 6 gal
Dry Weight 6940 lb
Bridge Clearance 8'5 ft
Standard Equipment
  • All hardware 316-L stainless steel
  • All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
Deck/Cockpit
  • 28” cockpit depth
  • 8” stainless steel cleats – bow (2), pop-up stern (2), pop-up spring line (2)
  • Anchor windlass with 200’ of rode, chain and anchor
  • Bow and stern eyes
  • Cockpit coaming bolsters
  • Cockpit courtesy lights – dual color blue/white
  • Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
  • Drink holders (12)
  • Heavy-duty rub rail
  • Insulated in-floor fishboxes with pump-out (2) (located aft) (25 gallons)
  • Livewell with light (19 gallons)
  • Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door with removable stainless-steel dive ladder and deployable grab rail
  • Motorwell drains
  • Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
  • Self-bailing cockpit sole
  • Stainless steel grab rails
  • Transom door with stainless steel latch
Cockpit Utility Center
  • Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)
  • Sink with freshwater faucet
  • Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11 gallons)
  • Stainless steel grab rail
  • Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)
Bow Area
  • 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
  • Welded stainless steel forward side rails
  • USB charging receptacle (dual)
Console
  • 12V receptacle
  • Access panel to electronics
  • Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
  • Compass
  • Courtesy light
  • Dash visor
  • Drink holders (2)
  • Electronics mounting surface
  • Helm and companion footrests
  • Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
  • Storage bucket
  • Tempered bonded glass windshield
  • Trash door
  • Windshield wiper (starboard)
Head
  • Dash visor
  • Decorative floor inlay
  • Interior light
  • Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latch
  • 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 locker
  • Storage inboard with material keeper
Seating
  • 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
Storage
  • Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass
  • Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash
  • Cockpit storage center
  • Console storage with stainless steel latch
  • Head storage compartment
  • Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with overboard drains)
  • Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain
Mechanical
  • 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Battery trays (4)
  • Electric horn
  • Freshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers
  • Fuel tank (185 gallons)
  • LED navigation lights
  • Livewell (19 gallons) (located transom, port side)
  • Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
  • SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
  • Stainless steel propellers
  • Tilt steering
  • Transducer mount area
Fiberglass Hardtop
  • Grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2)
  • Lighting – LED navigation lights
  • Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4)
  • Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1)
  • Rod holders (4) (white or black depending on frame color selection)
  • Tow bit (white or black depending on frame color selection)
  • Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield (white or black depending on frame color selection)
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