Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

Type being verified · Current model source · by Boston Whaler

Key specs

Blueprint
Scale reference
LOA 27′ 9″BEAM 9′ 0″DRAFT 1′ 6″
LOA
27′ 9″
Beam
9′ 0″
Draft
1′ 6″
Illustrative, drawn to published dimensions. Not a builder drawing. Scale references use generic sizes.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length (LOA)27' 9" (27.75 ft) source
Beam9' (9 ft) source
Draft18 in source
Air draft / bridge clearance6' 7" (6.58 ft) (Boston Whaler prints 'Bridge Clearance (no top) 6' 7"'.) source
Dry weight5495 lb source
Power
Max horsepower600 hp source
Engine options600 HP source
Capacity
Fuel capacity160 gal source
Water capacity18 gal source
Passengers12 people source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on bostonwhaler.com

Builder

BrandBoston Whaler
Parent companyBrunswick Corp. source

Brochures and media

USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless?

The Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless is 27' 9" long (27.75 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless?

The beam (width) is 9' (9 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless?

The published maximum is 600 hp. source

How many people can the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless carry?

The published capacity is 12 people. source

How much fuel does the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless hold?

Fuel capacity is 160 gallons. source

How much does the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless weigh?

The published dry weight is 5,495 lb. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Will the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless fit under a bridge?

The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 6' 7" (6.58 ft). Note: Boston Whaler prints 'Bridge Clearance (no top) 6' 7"'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source

Guides

Spec sheet printed from MyNextBoat.ai: https://mynextboat.ai/boats/boston-whaler/280-dauntless/ · Facts as published by the builder; confirm with a dealer before you buy.