2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
Twin Mercury 300 V8 Joystick | Platinum Hull | Exceptionally Optioned
The 2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is one of the most versatile dual-console boats ever built—equally at home entertaining at the sandbar, cruising with family, or heading offshore when conditions allow. Designed with Whaler’s legendary unsinkable construction and refined with premium amenities, the 280 Vantage delivers confidence, comfort, and performance in one exceptional platform.
This boat is powered by twin white Mercury 300hp V8 AMS engines with Joystick Piloting, offering effortless docking, smooth cruising, and responsive handling. Finished in a Platinum Gelcoat Hull with Chrome Graphics, this 280 Vantage presents a striking, upscale look on the water.
Power & Performance
Twin Mercury 300hp V8 AMS Verado – White
Joystick Piloting
Stainless Steel Anchor (Anchor Package)
White Rubrail w/ Stainless Steel Insert
Helm & Electronics
Deluxe Navigation Package (Simrad)
Simrad HALO24 Dome Radar
1kW Thru-Hull Transducer
Simrad VHF Radio
Fiberglass Hardtop with Integrated Speakers
White Frame Hardtop
Black Canvas (Optional)
Cockpit & Entertaining
Cockpit Refrigerator
Cockpit Table
Bow Table with Filler Cushion
Standard Exterior Upholstery Package
Sunshade
Weather Curtain
Cockpit Cover
Shore Power
Fishing & Watersports
Fishing Package
Beach Boarding Ladder
Wide, uncluttered cockpit layout for versatility
Head & Convenience
Vacuum-Flush Head
Pump-Out with Overboard Discharge
Excellent interior access and storage throughout
Why the 280 Vantage
Legendary Whaler unsinkable construction
True crossover platform: cruise, fish, entertain
Joystick docking with twin outboards
Premium electronics, climate protection, and amenities
Ideal for family use, coastal cruising, and entertaining guests
The 280 Vantage combines offshore prowess with bowrider comfort in a 28-foot dual console boat thats destined to put a smile on your face. Whalers 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.
- 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
