Boston Whaler 280 Vantage 2024

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage for Sale – Performance and Versatility in Harbor Springs, MI Unmatched Performance Meets Versatile Design The 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage, offered by Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs, Michigan, is the perfect blend of performance and versatility. Powered by twin Mercury Verado 300 outboard engines, this 28-foot vessel reaches top speeds of 50 knots, making it ideal for both fishing and social outings. With a sleek design and spacious layout, the 280 Vantage is built for those who appreciate both adventure and comfort on the water. Designed for the Ultimate Experience The 280 Vantage features a well-thought-out cockpit with ample seating, a deck fridge for refreshments, and advanced electronics including a joystick for easy maneuverability. The boat's electric anchor and bow thruster enhance docking and anchoring, ensuring a stress-free experience. Whether you're out for a day of fishing or entertaining friends, the 280 Vantage provides an exceptional platform for all your aquatic activities. Specifications – 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage • Builder: Boston Whaler • Model: 280 Vantage • Year: 2024 • Boat Location: Harbor Springs, Michigan • Length: 27.89 feet • Beam: 9.02 feet • Draft: 1.97 feet • Engines: Twin Mercury Verado 300 • Top Speed: 50 knots • Electronics: VHF, Joystick • Special Features: Electric Anchor, Bow Thruster, Deck Fridge

Manufacturer Provided Description

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

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)

Contact Irish Boat Shop To learn more or schedule a private showing of this 2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage, contact Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs, Michigan today at +1 (231) 526-6225.