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2026 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless
The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.
POWERED BY: White dual Joystick Piloting 300 V8 (AMS) 4-Stroke Mercury engines
Installed & Tested w/Smartcraft Deluxe Gauge Package, SS Propeller, Battery Trays (3) & Wiring, Navigation Lights, Electric Horn, Automatic Bilge Pump, Hydraulic Tilt Steering, & Vessel View Mobile.
NOTABLE STANDARD FEATURES:
-Fiberglass hardtop
-Electric trim tabs w/ indicator
OPTIONAL FEATURES INCLUDED:
-Abaco Blue Gelcoat Hull & Underside of H/T
-Chrome Graphics, Blue Canvas
-Anchor Package
-Split Bow Rail
-White Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
-Beach Boarding Ladder
-Bow Package
-Swim Patio
-Deluxe Leaning Post w/Storage: Bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise, fold down armrests, cup holders (2), rod holders (2), Solid surface countertop, storage bin with hinged lid, ss grab rails, sink w/FW faucet, stbd side storage drawers (3) & port side storage drawers (3)
-Battery Charging System
-Full Height Sideglass and Windshield w/Vent
-Raw Water Washdown
-Vacu-Flush Head w/Pumpout & O/B Discharge
-Glove Box
-Stereo Fusion: JL Audio MM105-HR Stereo w/Dash Mounted Remote Volume/Mute Knob, AM/FM/HD Radio, USB Audio, and Sirius XMTM ready, Iphone/Android Compatible via Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 JL waterproof speakers (6) and 600W Amplifier (JL Audio Integration into Simrad Navigation Package)
-Premium Audio Package: JL Audio 8” Subwoofer (2) & 400W Amplifier
-16” Simrad NSO EVO3S Electronics / Navigation Package: Simrad NSO evo3S 16” screen (GPS, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder), Integrated Mercury VesselView Link (Replaces Mercury SmartCraft Connect)
-Bow Sunshade
-Storage Garage Cover
-Combo Helm Seat / Console Cover
SPECS-LOA:28'8" Beam:9' Draft:18" Weight:5,495 lbs Fuel: 160 gallons Persons:12
PERFORMANCE- 58.5 mph @ 6000 RPM / 0-30 mph in 6.6 seconds / 4.6 seconds to plane
Hampton Watercraft & Marine is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are annually awarded the highest customer satisfaction in both sales and service by our boat and engine manufacturers which include Boston Whaler, Tiara Yachts, & Mercury outboards. Our commitment to excellence combined with our world class facilities and employees enable us to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through the entire sales process this includes your purchase, delivery, and the service of your vessel long after the sale.
Features may include:
Console
- Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
- Compass
- Console face tan gelcoat
- Drink holders (3) stainless steel
- Electrical switch panel
- Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)
- Head - porta potti (with pump-out)
- Hooks - stainless steel (2)
- Interior LED light
- Wireless phone charger
Deck/Cockpit
- 22.5" cockpit depth
- 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
- Casting platform aft
- Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
- Garboard drain plug
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Lifting eyes - bow and stern
- Lighting - LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm, 2 at stern deck)
- Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
- Low profile aft side rails - welded stainless steel
- Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel
- Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Starboard transom walkthrough
- Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Fiberglass Hardtop
- Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)
- Dome light (red and white)
- LED courtesy lighting, (Multi color RGBW) (2)
- Lifejacket storage
- Watersports tow point
- Rod holders (4)
Mechanical
- Active engine trim
- 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
- Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect
- Navigation lights
- Propeller - stainless steel
- Tilt steering
- 12” SIMRAD NSX ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE
- Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder)
- Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan)
- C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada
Seating
Standard Equipment
Storage
Vessel View Mobile
- $402,657.00
- Hampton Bays
- New
- 2026
- Boston Whaler
- 280 Dauntless
- BWCE0317I526
- Abaco Bue gelcoat
- White dual Joystick Piloting V8 (AMS) 4-Stroke Mercury engines
- 28' 0"
- 9'
- Twin 300
- Twin Outboard
- Gas
- Available
