Boston Whaler 280 Vantage For Sale

Boston Whaler / Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

The Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is a pinnacle of versatility and performance, designed to offer unparalleled comfort and flexibility on the water. This dual-console boat is perfect for those who crave adventure, yet appreciate the finer things in life. Measuring 8.53 meters in length, the 280 Vantage provides ample space for up to 12 guests, ensuring you can entertain friends and family with ease. The boat’s layout is intelligently designed to maximize space and functionality, featuring plush seating, a spacious cockpit, and a convenient head compartment. The 280 Vantage is equipped with cutting-edge technology and robust construction, ensuring a safe and smooth ride even in challenging conditions. Built with a high-quality GRP hull, it is both durable and lightweight, allowing for efficient fuel consumption and impressive handling. The standard propulsion comes from twin 250-hp Mercury Verado engines, delivering a top speed of approximately 50 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 30 knots, providing the speed and power needed for thrilling adventures. With a fuel capacity of 700 liters, the 280 Vantage offers an impressive range, making it suitable for long days on the water. The design is crafted by Boston Whaler’s in-house team, known for their commitment to innovation and quality. Whether you’re fishing, cruising, or simply enjoying a sunset, the Boston Whaler 280 Vantage delivers an exceptional experience. With its sleek design and superior craftsmanship, this model is a testament to Boston Whaler’s reputation as a leader in the marine industry.

Length

8.5M

Beam

2.9M

Draft

0.5M

Day Guests

Sleeping

Cabin

Cruise Speed

30KT

Max Speed

50KT

Fuel

700L

Range

300NM

Engine

Twin Mercury Verado 250-hp

Option 1

Twin Mercury Verado 300-hp

Option 2

None

Naval

Boston Whaler In-house Team

Exterior

Boston Whaler In-house Team

Interior

Boston Whaler In-house Team

Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Price

New Starting From

€220,000

High Price Brokerage

€180,000

Price on Application

8.22 M BOSTON WHALER 2027

Enquire about the Boston Whaler 280 Vantage yachts for sale to receive current availability, pricing guidance, full specifications and expert insight into how she compares within today’s market, giving you a clearer, more confident route towards the right yacht.

A day boat that refuses to choose between speed and sociability. The Boston Whaler 280 Vantage pairs a near 50 knot top end with a full electric head, a working galley and a dive door built for an afternoon in the water, proof that a dual console can carry a family’s whole day without compromise. At 8.5 metres she is compact enough to trailer or berth easily, yet her twin Mercury Verado outboards (250 horsepower as standard, 300 as an option) push her to a 30 knot cruise and 50 knots flat out, with 700 litres of fuel giving her a 300 nautical mile range. Boston Whaler’s in-house team has filled every inch between the consoles with real function: a telescoping bow ladder, a summer galley behind the helm, a bunk built into the starboard console for an afternoon nap. For a buyer who wants genuine pace without giving up the comforts that make a long day on the water easy, the 280 Vantage earns her keep.

Performance

Fifty knots, delivered without drama.

The standard twin 250 horsepower Mercury Verado outboards get the 280 Vantage comfortably to a 30 knot cruise, and the optional 300 horsepower pairing opens the throttle to a genuine 50 knots at the top end. Independent sea trials with the larger engines found a ride that stayed settled and quiet through chop, the Verado’s own engineering damping out the vibration and noise that usually comes with outboard power at speed. A 700 litre fuel capacity gives her a 300 nautical mile range, enough for a full day offshore and the run home with margin to spare. For a boat this size, the combination of pace and composure is rare.

At Sea

She sits steady at rest and settles into chop without complaint.

A sharp forefoot and a deep transom deadrise let the 280 Vantage cut cleanly through a two to three foot sea without punishing those aboard, while recessed trim tabs fine tune her attitude for sea conditions or an uneven load. At low speed she idles along quietly, composed enough that a slow cruise home feels like part of the day rather than something to endure. Boston Whaler’s foam filled, unsinkable construction sits beneath all of it, the kind of engineering that owners rarely think about until the one day they need it. It is a hull built for families who actually use their boat, not just admire it at the dock.

Layout

Every inch between her two consoles earns its place.

The port console hides a full electric head with a holding tank, a wide compartment with real headroom, while the starboard console conceals a bunk for an afternoon nap. Aft of the helm sits a summer galley with a grill, sink, work surface and fridge, and a three way lounge seat on the port side folds flat when it is time to swim. The forward cockpit doubles as a sunning spot and a place to manage the anchor, helped by a telescoping ladder built for beaching on a sandbar. A portside dive door with its own stowable ladder turns the whole cockpit into a swim platform, a detail families with children tend to use far more than they expect.

Engineering

Underneath the comfort sits proper Boston Whaler engineering.

Boston Whaler’s in-house design and engineering teams built the 280 Vantage on the brand’s foam filled, unsinkable hull construction, with fuel lines, wiring and plumbing routed for easy access rather than hidden away. Twin twelve inch Raymarine displays at the helm integrate VHF, AIS and radar into one view, and Mercury joystick docking is available for owners who want precise control at the pontoon. A bow mounted windlass handles the anchor without hand winching. None of it is showy. All of it is the kind of detail that makes a boat easier to live with after the first season, not just the first weekend.

Ownership & Specification

A boat built to be used, not crewed.

At 8.5 metres length overall with a 2.9 metre beam and a shallow 0.5 metre draught, the 280 Vantage reaches water many larger yachts cannot, and needs no crew to run her. She carries up to twelve day guests in comfort, a generous number for a boat this size, and her blend of speed, a proper head and genuine family features sets her apart from the dayboats she competes against. Boston Whaler’s in-house team has tuned her for owners who want to come aboard, cast off and be at the sandbar within the hour, with nothing left to arrange beforehand.

The right yacht is about more than specifications. Compare the Boston Whaler 280 Vantage side by side with related models, from same-range siblings to its closest rivals, and see length, beam, guests, cabins and speed line up at a glance. A clearer view of where the Boston Whaler 280 Vantage stands, and a faster path to the yacht that fits.