2021 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
$239,000
Boat in Fort Myers, FL 33908 US
Built in 2021
280 Vantage
2 Engines (2x Mercury)
27.8 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2021 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage - Twin Mercury 300 V8s (135 Hours) - Joystick - Loaded
Location: Fort Myers / Sanibel, Florida
Price: $239,000
Key Details
- Twin Mercury 300 V8 Verados (AMS Midsection)
- Only 135 Original Hours
- Joystick Piloting w/ Skyhook + Autopilot
- 12" Raymarine Axiom Plus GPS/Chartplotter
- JL Audio Sound System w/ Fusion Head Unit
- Electric SureShade Retractable Sunshade
- VacuFlush Freshwater Head
- Lewmar Windlass Anchor System
- Dual In-Floor Fish Boxes + Livewell
- No Trailer
Overview
This 2021 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is one of the most versatile and well-designed dual consoles on the water, offering an ideal blend of performance, comfort, and fishability.
This particular example stands out with only 135 hours, recent service, and a very clean, well-kept presentation throughout.
Powered by twin Mercury 300 V8 Verados with joystick piloting, this boat delivers strong performance, effortless docking, and excellent cruising efficiency.
Performance
- Comfortable cruise in the mid-30 MPH range
- Efficient lower cruise around 26 MPH
- Top end approaching 57 MPH
Smooth, confident ride with plenty of power for larger crews.
Cockpit & Fishing Features
- Transom livewell with glass lid
- Dual insulated in-floor fish boxes
- Multiple rod holders throughout
- Spacious open cockpit layout
- Port side dive / boarding door with ladder
- Freshwater & raw water washdowns
Designed to fish when you want to, entertain when you don't.
Seating & Entertaining
- Convertible aft bench seating
- Starboard jump seat with integrated cooler
- Portside multi-position lounge (forward, aft, recline, sunpad)
- Cockpit wet bar with sink and storage
- Electric SureShade system for full cockpit shade coverage
Extremely versatile layout for cruising, sandbar days, or family use.
Helm & Electronics
- 12" Raymarine Axiom Plus display
- Mercury VesselView digital gauge
- Fusion stereo control w/ JL Audio system
- Raymarine VHF radio
- Lenco trim tabs with LED indicators
- Mercury fly-by-wire controls
- Joystick piloting with Skyhook + autopilot
Clean, modern helm with excellent visibility and intuitive layout.
Cabin / Head
- VacuFlush freshwater head
- Interior storage for gear, lines, and equipment
- Easy access with wide entry door
- Functional and clean design
Bow Features
- Forward lounge seating with removable cushions
- Integrated storage and cooler compartments
- Cockpit table storage
- JL Audio speakers + controls
- Lewmar windlass anchor system
- Freshwater washdown
Additional Features
- Onboard NOCO Genius battery charger
- Easy-access battery switches
- Windlass breaker at cockpit
- Full snap-on cover system
- Marina Barn stored / well maintained
- Recent full detail
Summary
This 280 Vantage checks all the boxes:
- Low hours
- Premium options
- Excellent condition
- Highly versatile layout
A standout opportunity for anyone looking for a clean, turn-key Whaler.
Broker Contact: Matt Norman two.three.nine.849.4719
Nominal Length
27.75ft
Length Overall
29.08ft
Beam
9.5ft
Max Bridge Clearance
9.08ft
Drive Up Draft
1.75ft
Deadrise At Transom
21deg
Dry Weight
6700lb
Max Passengers
12
Max Capacity
3911
Fresh Water Tanks
20gal
Fuel Tanks
185gal
Holding Tanks
6gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
modified-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
V8 300CXL
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
135
Engine Type
outboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2021
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
stainless-steel
Engine 2
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
V8 300XL
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
135
Engine Type
outboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2021
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
stainless-steel
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)
- Tow bit
- Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered glass windshield
Engine Notes
Additional Mercury options available.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/26 | Initial price | $239,000 |
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