Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

Features that Make the 280 Dauntless Shine

• Engine and piloting packages ranging from high-horsepower single engines to joystick-controlled options


• 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 gives you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between


• Digital Switching Technology lets you intuitivley control lighting and electronics


• Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.


• An optional full tempered-glass windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper-wash for visibility in all conditions


• Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.


• 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.

Additional Features

• Mercury Dual 300 V8 AMS


• Anchor Package


• White Rubrail w/ Stainless Steel Insert


• Beach Boarding Ladder


• Underwater Lighting


• Swim Patio


• Battery Charging System


• Hardtop Storage Box


• Raw Water Wash Down


• Glove Box


• Stereo


• Premium Audio Package


• VHF Radio


• Transducer, 1kw Thru Hull


• Simrad 16" Nav Package


• Combo Helm Seat / Console Cover

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