2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 US
Built in 2024
280 Vantage
2 Engines (2x Mercury)
28 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Brokerage Listing: 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
This exceptional 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is a standout vessel, meticulously maintained with only approximately 80 hours of use. Always stored indoors at a secure facility, this boat remains in pristine condition, reflecting the care and attention it has received. Powered by twin Mercury 300 HP V8 Verado outboard engines equipped with joystick piloting,
Comes equipped with the following options:
*Classic desert tan hull
*Dual 300hp V8 joystick mercury Verados, very low hours (80 aprox )
*Bach boarding ladder
*Anchor package
*Bow sunshade
*Fiberglass hardtop w/ speakers
*Cockpit table
*Underwater lights
*Battery charging system
*Black rubrail with Stainless Steel insert
*Cockpit sunshade
*Air compressor system
*Single navigation package 12" SIMRAD NSX
*VHF radio
*Cockpit cover.
the 280 Vantage delivers outstanding performance, seamless handling, and precise control, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and adventurous outings. The Classic Desert Tan hull color enhances its aesthetic appeal, offering a sophisticated and distinctive look that sets it apart on the water.
Designed for versatility and comfort, this Boston Whaler 280 Vantage comes loaded with premium features to elevate your boating experience. Key options include a beach boarding ladder for easy access to shallow waters, an anchor package for secure mooring, and a bow sunshade to provide relief from the sun during warm days. The fiberglass hardtop, complete with integrated speakers, creates an inviting atmosphere for entertaining or relaxing, while the cockpit table adds convenience for dining or socializing on board. Underwater lights illuminate the vessel at night, enhancing both safety and ambiance, and the black rubrail with stainless steel insert adds durability and a touch of elegance.
Additional features include a cockpit sunshade for extra shade, an air compressor system for inflating water toys or equipment, and a battery charging system to keep all electronics powered during extended trips. The single navigation package ensures confident navigation, complemented by a VHF radio for reliable communication on the water. A cockpit cover protects the interior when not in use, and the applied bottom paint ensures the hull remains in top condition, even in marine environments.
Whether you're planning a day of fishing, a family outing, or a relaxing cruise, this 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is equipped to meet your needs with style and functionality. Its low hours, indoor storage, and comprehensive list of upgrades make it an excellent opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a like-new vessel without the wait for a custom build.
Don't miss the chance to own this remarkable Boston Whaler, ready to deliver unforgettable moments on the water.
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
- 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, refridgerator and invertor
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
- 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
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 300 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
- 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)
- 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
Additional Mercury options available.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/26 | Price decreased | $315,900(-5.4%) |
| 6/28/25 | Initial price | $333,999 |
Boston Whaler 280 Vantage: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is a thoughtfully designed crossover boat that successfully balances spaciousness, functionality, and seaworthiness. It offers a versatile layout with ample seating and storage options, combined with a solid performance profile. This model addresses customer feedback by raising the bow for improved seaworthiness and incorporates features that enhance both comfort and utility.
Exterior Design and Deck Layout
The 280 Vantage features an open cockpit with generous dimensions—four feet fore and aft and seven feet, eight inches side to side—protected by 28-inch high bulwarks. Seating is abundant and adaptable, including a transom bench, a seat behind the refreshment center, and a versatile forward-facing seat that converts into an aft-facing chaise or sun pad. Storage is integrated beneath seating areas, with dedicated compartments for items such as a five-gallon bucket, bow table, and pedestal. The boat includes multiple reboarding options: a port-side dive door with an inward-opening ladder and swing-out handle, a concealed ladder on the starboard swim platform, and a bow ladder adjacent to a Lumar windlass and polished anchor setup. The bow seating wraps fully around with storage underneath, including a built-in cooler. Additional features include a freshwater shower near the ladder, stereo speakers integrated into the bulwarks, and a hardtop providing six feet, eight inches of clearance with grab rails, lighting, and enclosure capability.
Refreshment Center and Fishing Amenities
On the starboard side, the refreshment center is equipped with a Corian countertop, storage compartments, a removable section, and a sink that can be replaced with an electric grill. An electric refrigerator is located below the counter. Fishing features are well represented with a standard 19-gallon live well, two 25-gallon macerated fish boxes, and 12 rod holders around the boat, with options to add five more and rod storage beneath the starboard bow seating.
Helm and Operational Features
The helm is ergonomically designed with a soft-touch dash housing a compass and a 12-inch multifunction display integrated with twin Mercury outboards. Additional instrumentation includes a separate outboard display, Fusion stereo controls, rocker switches, VHF Raymarine radio, trim tab controls, and ignition switches. The helm seat is high-end, ventilated, with flip armrests and bolster, and offers swivel and slide adjustments. Storage cubbies with connectivity are conveniently placed, though padding for sensitive items would be beneficial. The mechanical room hatch in the cockpit provides access to power steering pumps, live well pumps, bilge pumps, batteries, and other essential systems, emphasizing ease of maintenance.
Private Accommodations and Head
The boat includes a head compartment with four feet, six inches of headroom and three feet of sitting headroom. It features a Corian countertop, laminated wood cabinetry, and a sink. The head door is secured with a magnetic catch and opens to provide convenient access.
Power and Performance
The 280 Vantage offers engine options ranging from twin 250 to twin 400 horsepower outboards. The test model was equipped with twin 300-horsepower Mercury Verado engines paired with advanced mid-sections and 16 by 20 echo-inertia props. The boat achieved a top speed of 56.7 miles per hour at 5,900 RPM. Optimal cruising speed was 32.9 miles per hour at 3,500 RPM, with a fuel consumption of 15.9 gallons per hour, resulting in a range of approximately 345 statute miles while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve from the 185-gallon capacity. Acceleration was brisk, with planing in 3.5 seconds, reaching 20 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds, and 30 miles per hour in 7.7 seconds. Handling characteristics were predictable and responsive, with no chine walk or sliding during turns, providing a stable and comfortable ride even through wakes.
Conclusion
The Boston Whaler 280 Vantage impresses with its combination of spacious and flexible design, thoughtful amenities, and strong performance. Its multiple seating configurations, ample storage, and fishing features make it a versatile platform for both leisure and sport. The ergonomic helm and well-considered mechanical access enhance usability and maintenance. Overall, the 280 Vantage delivers a well-rounded boating experience that meets the demands of diverse users without compromising on comfort or seaworthiness.
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