The 280 Dauntless excels at offshore pursuits like no other cruiser in its class. True to its family name, our newest model is built to take on any adventure with confidence.
The all-new 280 Dauntless completes the full evolution of our iconic, multifunctional center-console bay boat series. True to its family name, our newest model empowers you to take on adventures fearlessly and explore uncharted territory with confidence. With a wide range of packages available, boaters can choose the right propulsion. Features may include:
EQUIPMENT
- All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
- All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
DECK/COCKPIT
- 22.5" cockpit depth
- 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
- Low profile bow rail - welded stainless steel
- Casting platform aft
- Starboard transom walkthrough
- Drink holders stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (3), aft seats (2)
- Garboard drain plug
- Lifting eyes - bow and stern
- Rod holders stainless steel, stern deck (3), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
- Livewell (19 gallons) Insulated with blue interior, light and flush mounted lid in stern deck
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
CONSOLE
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
- Compass
- Wireless phone charger
- Console face tan gelcoat
- Drink holders (3) SS
- Electrical switch panel
- Electronics mounting surface (for 16" display or dual 12" displays)
SEATING
- Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
- Forward console lounge with armrests
- Stern bench seat with folding backrest
STORAGE
- Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless-steel gas shock
- Insulated bow storage lockers, P&S, with overboard drains and stainless-steel gas shocks
- Forward in floor fish box with overboard drain and pump out
- Lockable console storage
- Storage under aft seat
HARD-TOP/WINDSHIELD SYSTEM
- Floodlights (1 aft, 1 forward)
- Dome light (red and white)
- LED courtesy lighting, (multi color RGBW) (2)
- Lifejacket storage
- Watersports tow point
- Rod holders (4)
MECHANICAL
- 350 L6 (DTS) Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
- Active engine trim
- Tilt steering
- Propeller - stainless steel
- Automatic bilge pump
- Battery trays (3) with switch and wiring
- Electric horn
- Electric trim tabs with indicators
- Freshwater shower (18-gallon tank) with stern sprayer
- Fuel tank 160-gallon
Dimensions
Overall Length 27' 9" (8.46 m) | Includes swim platform: 28' 8" (8.74 m)
Beam 9' (2.74 m)
Draft 18" (0.46 m)
Transom Height For single engine: 30" (0.76 m) | For dual engine: 25" (0.64 m)
Dead Rise At transom: 18 degrees
Bridge Clearance No top: 8' 4" (2.54 m) | With hardtop: 6' 7" (2.00 m)
Capacities
Seating Capacity 12 Persons
Fuel Capacity 160 gallons (606 L)
Fresh Water Capacity 18 gallons (68 L)
Weight, Maximum Capacity 3,736 lbs (1,694 kg) | Swamped Capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) | Engine: 1,400 lbs (635 kW)
Rear Livewell Capacity 30 gallons (113.56 L)
Weights
Dry Weight No engine: 5,495 lbs (2,492 kg)
Weight With engines and fuel: 7,410 lbs (3,361 kg)
Engine
Engine Power Maximum: 600 HP (447 kW)
Minimum Engine Power 350 HP (298 kW)
