Walkaround
Boston Whaler 280 Vantage
The Boston Whaler 280 Vantage is a walkaround with a 8.45 m length overall and a 2.74 m beam.
The essentials: this model against its direct rivals
Where it offers more than its rivals
- The heaviest of its group3,148 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 1,700 to 2,524 kg
- The largest fuel tank681 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 300 to 400 L
- Highest rated (plate) power800 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 300 to 500 hp
Key figures
- Propulsion
- Outboard
- Length overall
- 8.45 m
- Beam
- 2.74 m
- Max power
- 800 hp
- Number of engines
- 2
- Max engine weight
- 635 kg
- Persons
- 12
- Dry weight
- 3,148 kg
- Fuel
- 681 L
- Water tank
- 76 L
- Deadrise
- 21 °
- Shaft
- XL
- Model year
- 2027
Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the 280 Vantage against Beneteau Flyer 8 SPACEdeck · Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA · Ocqueteau Ostrea 800 T-Top, at comparable boat type and size.
| Characteristic | 280 Vantage | Beneteau Flyer 8 SPACEdeck | Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA | Ocqueteau Ostrea 800 T-Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length overall m | 8.45 | 8.17 | 9.08 | 7.8 |
| Beam m | 2.74 | 2.53 | 2.98 | 2.73 |
| Max power hp | 800 | 350 | 500 | 300 |
| Dry weight kg | 3,148 | 2,126 | 2,524 | 1,700 |
| Fuel L | 681 | 340 | 400 | 300 |
| Deadrise ° | 21 | n/a | n/a | 20 |
Technical specifications
| Draft | 0.53 m |
|---|---|
| Maximum load | 1,774 kg |
| Length with platforms | 8.86 m |
| Waste water | 23 L |
| Minimum power | 500 hp |
Usage programmes
Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)FishingOffshore trips