Sandy Hook Yachts is excited to offer the Boston Whaler 280 Vantage, a testament to innovation, comfort, and adventure on the water. Designed to exceed expectations, this vessel seamlessly combines exceptional stability with unparalleled comfort and ease of operation, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your loved ones.
Less than 30 HOURS on the Mercury's, fully loaded boat with Diamond warranties.
Key Features:
Dual-Console Layout: Experience the ultimate in versatility with the family-friendly dual-console layout, providing ample space for relaxation and recreation. Whether you're cruising, fishing, or enjoying watersports, the 280 Vantage offers a platform for endless adventures.
Convertible Seating: Smart, convertible seating allows for easy customization to accommodate various activities and preferences. Stretch out and relax in comfort, knowing that the 280 Vantage is designed to adapt to your needs.
Powerful Performance: Powered by Joystick Piloting 250 4-Stroke dual Mercury Verado engines, this vessel delivers impressive performance and responsiveness on the water. With a top speed of 57.8 mph at 6000 RPM and quick acceleration, you'll experience thrills like never before.
Optional Features Included:
Platinum gelcoat hull & Underside of Hardtop
Beach Boarding Ladder
Stainless Steel Anchor
Bow sunshade
Toe rail
Under gunnel storage shelf
Vacuflush head w/ pumpout & OB discharge
Rod storage
Corian Countertop
Cockpit table
Spotlight
Shorepower
Raw water washdown
Air Compressor System
Glovebox
Stereo
Specifications:
LOA: 29'1"
Beam: 9'6"
Draft: 21"
Weight: 6,940 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 180 gallons
Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
Performance:
Top Speed: 57.8 mph @ 6000 RPM
Acceleration: 0-30 mph in 6.4 seconds
Time to Plane: 4.3 seconds
Steering System Joystick Control Manufacturer Provided Description
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.
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
Integrated hardtop and windshield provide great weather protection and clear visibility
Hardtop can be equipped with an electrically actuated cockpit Sureshade
Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
Cockpit grill station makes for easy entertaining and stows away when not in use
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
Engine Notes Additional Mercury options available. Default Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.