2016 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage Boat in Brielle, NJ 08730 US
Built in 2016
280 Outrage
2 Engines (2x Mercury)
28 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2016 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage | Twin Mercury 300 Verados | Joystick Piloting | Jadestone Hull
Equipped for fishing, cruising, and entertaining, this 2016 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage features a distinctive Jadestone hull and twin Mercury 300 Verado outboards with Joystick Piloting. With 600 combined horsepower and joystick control for close-quarters maneuvering, this center console offers an appealing combination of power and docking convenience.
The helm features dual 12-inch Raymarine displays, including an E127 electronics/navigation package and an additional E125 display. A 4 kW HD digital radar radome, spotlight, and windshield wiper complement the electronics package.
For fishing days, the leaning post with livewell and fold-down trolling seats provide practical cockpit amenities. When it's time to relax, the bow table creates a gathering spot for refreshments, while the stereo and underwater lighting add to the atmosphere. An anchor windlass and stainless-steel anchor make settling into your favorite anchorage more convenient.
Featured Equipment and Options:
Twin Mercury 300 Verado outboards with Joystick Piloting
Jadestone-colored hull
Raymarine E127 12-inch electronics/navigation package
Additional Raymarine E125 12-inch display
4 kW HD digital radar radome with satellite weather capability
Anchor windlass
Stainless-steel anchor
Bow table
Fold-down trolling seats
Leaning post with livewell and cover
Premium Package
Stereo
Satellite radio
Underwater lights
Shore power with three-bank battery charger
Spotlight
Windshield wiper
Console cover for hardtop configuration
Whether you're heading out to fish or spending the afternoon cruising with family and friends, this 280 Outrage brings together versatile amenities and classic Boston Whaler styling.
Contact Comstock Yacht Sales & Marina for pricing, engine hours, and additional details on this 2016 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage.
The 280 Outrage offers loads of features for serious anglers: a deluxe leaning post with bait-prep area, a 30-gallon livewell, three massive fishboxes, forward lounge storage with lockable rod holders, and more. At the same time, it's packed with comfort-minded amenities, including a spacious and social new bow area. A standard portable head with pump-out makes long days a breeze, and the boat's wide beam, deep-V hull and soft seating enhance group pleasure cruises. Cutting-edge Mercury instrumentation and available Raymarine® navigation packages empower you for ultimate offshore success. A tempered-glass windshield and optional heavy-duty integrated hardtop system with floodlights and life-jacket storage all enhance the 280's smooth blend of rugged comfort and capability.
- 12-V receptacle
- Access panels to electronics
- Acrylic entry door with lock
- Bi-level molded console footrests
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
- Compass
- Drink holders (2)
- Dry storage areas (2)
- Easy access storage space for personal items
- Electronics surface that accommodates two 12" displays
- Enclosed head / storage area in console with easy clean liner
- Fold-down step inside console
- Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection and illuminated text
- Interior courtesy light
- Magazine rack storage
- Portable head with pump-out
- Remote ignition key switches with pushbutton start at helm
- Stainless steel port light with screen
- Urethane console visor
- 28" interior freeboard
- 8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), spring line with hawse pipes (2), stern with hawse pipes (2), anchor locker (1)
- Acrylic transom door with stainless steel latch
- Aft coaming bolsters
- Aft tackle storage center (port side)
- Bow and stern lifting eyes
- Cockpit and bow courtesy lights
- Drink holders - bow (4), hawse pipes (4), leaning post (2), console (2)
- Gunnel mounted stainless steel rod holders (6)
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Integral swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder and stainless steel grab rail
- Motorwell drains
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Stainless steel thru hull anchor roller davit
- Stainless steel toe rails
- Transom mounted stainless steel rod holders (3)
- Under gunnel rod racks
- Welded stainless steel low profile grab rails
- Bait prep area
- Drink holders (2)
- Fold-down footrest
- Netted storage area on starboard side of leaning post
- Pressurized aerated livewell with clear top window and blue interior (40 gal)
- Rod holders (2)
- Sink with freshwater and pullout sprayer
- Stainless steel drink holders (2)
- Tackle storage drawers (3)
- Tip-out trash can
- Upholsterd leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest
- Welded stainless steel grab rail
- White and red livewell lights
- Automatic bilge pumps (750 GPH forward, 1,100 GPH aft)
- Battery trays (3) with switches
- Electric horn
- Electrical distribution / breaker panel with key switches (inside console)
- Engine fuel / water separators
- Fishbox pump-out
- Freshwater system (28 gallons) with sink at leaning post and transom shower
- Fuel tank (186 gallons)
- LED navigation lights
- Raw water washdown
- Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
- Stainless steel propellers
- Tilt steering
- Custom fiberglass cooler with grab handles (cooler slides forward to create sun pad filler)
- Fold-away stern seat
- Forward custom console cooler seat with backrest
- Aft tackle storage center (port side)
- Bow anchor locker with drain
- Dry storage areas in console (3)
- Forward deck storage / seats (port and starboard) with drains, gaskets and lockable rod storage (3 per side)
- Forward in-floor storage / fishbox with pump-out and two 5 gal buckets
- Leaning post tackle storage
- Lockable console storage
- Netted storage area on side of leaning post
- Port and starboard aft fishboxes with pump-out and drains
- Port and starboard under gunnel net storage
- Under gunnel rod racks (2 per side)
- T-Top
- Bow area floodlight
- Cockpit floodlights (2)
- Dome light (red and white)
- Life jacket storage
- Rod holders (5)
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/26 | Initial price | $129,900 |
Boston Whaler 280 Outrage: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage is a completely redesigned 28-foot center console boat engineered for enhanced performance and handling. With a beam of 9 feet 4 inches and a shallow draft of 22 inches, this model emphasizes agility and safety, retaining Whaler’s hallmark unsinkable construction and high freeboard. The design improvements focus on hull configuration and operational ergonomics, aiming to deliver a refined boating experience both on and off the water.
Power and Performance
Powered in the test configuration by twin 300 horsepower Mercury Verado 6-cylinder engines equipped with 20-inch pitch Rev4 props, the 280 Outrage demonstrated impressive speed and efficiency. The boat reached a top speed of 49.6 knots at 6,300 RPM, consuming 60 gallons per hour, which translates to a range of approximately 138 nautical miles. Optimal fuel economy was achieved at 3,500 RPM, cruising at 25.5 knots with a reduced fuel burn of 17.4 gallons per hour and an extended range of 245 nautical miles while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve. The hull’s new running pad design contributed to quick planing times, averaging 4.1 seconds to plane, 5.3 seconds to reach 20 knots, and 8.5 seconds to hit 30 knots. The boat handled well in various sea conditions, showing sensitivity to trim adjustments and maintaining composure in beam and following seas. Steering remained responsive and precise, with the propulsion system maintaining consistent bite during maneuvers.
Helm and Operational Features
The helm station is thoughtfully arranged with a clear and functional layout typical of Boston Whaler’s design philosophy. A pair of 12-inch Raymarine displays flank the Precision Pilot Controller featuring Skyhook and Heading Hold functions, with a Vessel View 7 engine display positioned below. Controls for the remote spotlight, start-stop buttons, Lenco trim tabs with LED indicators, DTS controls, and the outboard piloting joystick are ergonomically placed for ease of use. The helm seating includes adjustable captain and observer seats with flip-down bolsters and armrests, enhancing comfort during extended operation. A unique reflective glove storage compartment doubles as a rear-view mirror, improving situational awareness. Visibility is excellent through three sides of tempered glass, complemented by a powered vent in the forward windshield. Additional ergonomic touches include a footrest for seated operation and a recessed area for standing.
Deck and Exterior Features
The cockpit deck features a centrally located mechanical compartment housing pumps, through-hull fittings, filters, and batteries, all designed for easy access and maintenance. Battery switches are conveniently positioned in the starboard quarter. The boat is equipped with multiple pull-up cleats—two at the stern, two midship, and others distributed throughout the vessel—facilitating secure mooring. A walk-around platform ahead of the engine well allows unobstructed movement from bow to stern, and the outboards can tilt fully clear of the water. The bow area includes a non-skid hatch covering a recessed anchor windlass managing both chain and rope rode, with adjacent space for rode management and a cleat for securing the line. The anchor is deployed through the stem, controlled by a remote located nearby.
Conclusion
The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage exhibits significant advancements in hull design and operational ergonomics that translate into improved handling, performance, and user experience. Its combination of powerful propulsion, quick planing, responsive steering, and thoughtful helm layout make it a versatile and capable boat for a variety of conditions. The high freeboard and unsinkable construction maintain Whaler’s reputation for safety, while joystick piloting simplifies close-quarters maneuvering. Overall, the 280 Outrage is a well-rounded vessel that meets the demands of both recreational and serious anglers with confidence and style.
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| Price | $129,900 | $110,000 | $159,900 | $99,900 | $79,900 | $74,700 |
| Location | Brielle | Tuckerton | Brick | Brick | Belmar | Somers Point |
| Nominal Length | 28' | 28' | 33' | 23' | 32' | 25' |
| Engine Make | Mercury | Mercury | Mercury | Mercury | Suzuki | Mercury |
| Total Engine Power | 300 hp | 300 hp | 350 hp | 350 hp | 300 hp | 225 hp |
| Days on Market | 1 | 535 | 88 | 10 | 444 | 188 |
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1029 Highway 70, Brielle, NJ, 08730
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