2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat, docked and covered, front view.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat on display, elevated on stands, with a clear blue sky.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat with Mercury outboard engine, docked under clear blue sky.

Interior view of 2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat's roof and support structure.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage interior seating area with beige cushions.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior with seating and helm.

Boston Whaler 280 Vantage 2025 boat cockpit with steering wheel and control panel.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage helm with Simrad electronics and modern controls.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior with helm and seating area.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior with spacious seating and modern design.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior with spacious seating area.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat deck with dual engines, spacious seating, and storage.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior with seating and dual engines.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat interior, featuring sleek design and modern amenities.

Interior of 2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat, featuring sleek seating and storage.

2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat anchor storage compartment with ladder.

Interior of 2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage boat, featuring a compact marine toilet.

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2025 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

| 28'

Grasonville, MD 21638

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Engine

Mercury V8

Total Power

600hp

Engine(s) Hours

Class

Dual Console

Length

28ft

Year

2025

Model

280 Vantage

Capacity

Boat Details

Description

This brand-new 280 Vantage is being offered for sale by Chesapeake Whalertowne. It comes from the factory equipped with the following optional upgrades:

Dual 300 CXL Mercury V8s (White)
Colored side hull (platinum)
Gelcoat underside of hardtop (platinum)
Cockpit cover
Sun-shade
Weather curtain set
Vessel view display (4")
12 Simrad NSX Electronics package
Simrad radar HALO24
Thru hull transducer
Stereo JL Audio
Fiberglass hardtop w/speakers
Cockpit table w/strorage
Shore power
White rub-rail w/stainless insert
Cockpit refrigerator w/storage
Anchor windlass
Stainless steel anchor
Glove box

It's a comprehensive build with not much left to be desired. Other standard equipment includes:

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
Thoughtfully designed windshield provides unobstructed visibility with great weather protection
Hartop equipped with an electrically actuated cockpit sunshade

In addition to sales, Chesapeake Whalertowne also offers comprehensive maintenance, provided by Mercury Certified technicians, as well as general upkeep (including bottom paint, winterization, recommissioning, etc.). We have the ability to provide yearly service, warranty work, cosmetic modifications and more. Our team on the ground is also supported by a full-time logistics crew, giving you the option to have your boat picked up and dropped off right to your door/dock.

Please contact Chesapeake Whalertowne for more information.

Measurements

Dimensions

Nominal Length:27.75ft

Length Overall:27.75ft

Max Bridge Clearance:8.42ft

Min Draft:1.75ft

Beam:8.5ft

Miscellaneous

Deadrise At Transom:21deg

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:20gal

Fuel Tanks:180gal

Holding Tanks:6gal

Propulsion

Engine 1

Engine Make:Mercury

Engine Model:V8

Total Power:300hp

Engine Type:outboard

Fuel Type:gasoline

Engine 2

Engine Make:Mercury

Engine Model:V8

Total Power:300hp

Engine Type:outboard

Fuel Type:gasoline

More Details

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) (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)

Vessel View Mobile

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

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.