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Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage is a center console boat with a 8.53 m length overall and a 2.84 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • Highest rated (plate) power800 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 500 to 700 hp
  • The sharpest transom deadrise23 °a more seakindly hull in chop, less stable at anchorrivals: 19 to 21 °

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.53 m
Beam
2.84 m
Max power
800 hp
Number of engines
2
Max engine weight
635 kg
CE category
B/C
Persons
12
Dry weight
2,812 kg
Fuel
704 L
Water tank
98 L
Deadrise
23 °
Shaft
XL
Model year
2026

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the 280 Outrage against Grady-White Freedom 285 · Parker Offshore 2900 Center Console · Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie 2, at comparable boat type and size.

Characteristic280 OutrageGrady-White Freedom 285Parker Offshore 2900 Center ConsoleJeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie 2
Length overall m8.538.538.618.38
Beam m2.842.892.92.98
Persons people12n/a1211
Max power hp800700600500
Dry weight kg2,8122,9483,4022,380
Fuel L704810723400
Deadrise °231921n/a

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Technical specifications

Draft0.56 m
Maximum load1,701 kg
Waste water24.6 L
Livewell113.5 L
Minimum power500 hp

Usage programmes

FishingOffshore tripsFamily / cruising

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