2026 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

The 2026 Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless is a 28-foot center console built on the brand's unsinkable fiberglass hull. Powered by a single 400-horsepower Mercury V10 outboard with advanced engine management, it delivers strong acceleration and smooth handling suited to offshore cruising and all-day family boating.

The helm features a Simrad 16-inch EVO3S electronics package paired with a HALO24 dome radar, VHF radio, and premium audio. An anchor windlass with stainless steel anchor, beach boarding ladder, and white rub rail with stainless insert complete the working gear. A single head is onboard for convenience.

Comfort features include full-height side glass and a windshield with ventilation, hardtop storage, a bow sunshade, and underwater LED lighting. The open cockpit layout emphasizes the versatility expected in a modern center console designed for both serious fishing and recreational boating.