Experience Luxury on the Water with the 2025 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

2026 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.

· Seamlessly integrated Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control

· Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.

· Spacious forward lounge conceals a large storage garage, designed to provide easier access to dive tanks, buckets, and fishing rods.

· Ample rod storage, a standard transom livewell, and pump-out forward fishbox provide outstanding fishability.

· Digital Switching Technology lets you control lighting and electronics remotely for better battery life.

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