2026 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

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.

Features

• 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, refrigerator and invertor

Specifications

• LOA                             29'1"
• Beam                           9'6"
• Draft                               21"
• Dry Weight               6,940 lbs
• Fuel Capacity             180 gal
• Water Capacity            20 gal
• Capacity                        12