The flagship of our bay boat family, the 280 Dauntless is a multifunctional center console that is versatile enough to venture offshore for big game. True to its name, this 28-foot bay boat is fearless and ready for any adventure, with a wide range of options and packages available to tailor it to your specific angling needs— whether that’s inshore casting for reds or far past the breakers jigging for snapper. Superb styling, ideal layout and Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull make the 280 Dauntless a true saltwater champion.

280 DAUNTLESS FEATURES

• Seamlessly integrated Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control
• Innovative helm seat transforms from a captain’s chair into a leaning post or a vantage point for trolling with the push of a button.
• Spacious forward lounge conceals a large storage garage, designed to provide easier access to dive tanks, buckets, and fishing rods.
• Ample rod storage, a standard transom livewell, and pump-out forward fishbox provide outstanding fishability.
• Digital Switching Technology lets you control lighting and electronics remotely for better battery life.
• Offering a comprehensive pre-rig trolling motor panel option as well as  a fully installed 36V MotorGuide XI-5 trolling motor option providing anglers with a customizable configuration
• Power Pole options, allowing boaters to enhance stability and control during fishing maneuvers; while ensuring seamless integration with the vessel's design for effortless deployment and retrieval
• Available with Seakeeper gyro-stabilizing system
• Engine options ranging from 400 horsepower single engine to multiple dual engine  packages including Joystick Piloting
• Entertainment enhancements through an improved stereo system and colored RGB lighting take your journey from fearless to fun in no time flat
• Large swim platforms with an optional fold-out patio give you the power to safely take on more pursuits—on the deck, behind the boat, and in the water—with fewer obstacles in between
• Optional windlass and beach boarding ladder lets you drop anchor wherever you find yourself on the journey.
• An optional full windshield offers enhanced protection with additional vents and wiper wash for visibility in all conditions