Boston Whaler 280 Outrage | Twin Mercury Outboards

SKU#
BW 280OUT

Call 805-644-6290 For Pricing

Model:
280 Outrage
Type:
Center Console
Max Motor:
800hp X-Long Shaft
Length:
28'
Beam:
9'4"
Boat Weight:
6,200 lbs
Capacity:
12 persons
Hull:
Fiberglass
  • Description
    Looking for the perfect combination of hardcore fishing and luxurious cruising? The Outrage family delivers what no other center consoles can. Entertain, overnight, fish, or dive - the world is yours! 
     
    The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage® offers loads of features for whoever you are today: A serious angler, thrill-seeking watersports enthusiast or all-day cruiser. Whatever you feel like, the 280 is ready. Designed with functionality in mind and packed with comfort-minded amenities, this new center console shows just how much thought Whaler puts into every confident-to-the-core model. Experience the 280's smooth blend of rugged comfort and capability for yourself. You've not known quality quite like this until now.
    Standard Features/Equipment
      • All hardware 316-L stainless steels
      • All rails welded 316-L stainless steel

    Console/Head

      • 12V receptacle
      • Access panels to electronics
      • Acrylic entry door with lock
      • Bi-level molded console footrests
      • Compass
      • Dash visor
      • Drink holders (2)
      • Easy access storage space for personal items
      • Navigation package - Simrad 12" NSX
      • Enclosed head/storage area in console with easy clean linder
      • Fold-down step inside console
      • Glove box with lockable dry storage
      • Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection and illuminated text
      • Interior courtesy light
      • Port light with screen - stainless steel
      • Portable head with pump-out
      • Remote ignition key switches with pushbutton start at helm
      • Steering wheel with knob - cast stainless steel

    Deck/Cockpit

      • 28" interior freeboard
      • 8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), stern with hawse pipes (2), spring line (2), anchor locker
      • Acrylic transom door with stainless steel latch
      • Aft coaming bolsters
      • Aft tackle storage center on port side - 2 drawers
      • Bow and stern eyes
      • Cockpit and bow courtesy lights
      • Drink holders - bow (2), hawse pipes (2), leaning post (2), console (2)
      • Heavy-duty rub rail
      • Welded low profile rail - stainless steel
      • Motorwell drains
      • Port aft storage (2)
      • Rod holders - gunnel mounted stainless steel (6)
      • Rod holders - transom mounted stainless steel (3)
      • Rod racks - under gunnel
      • Self-bailing cockpit sole
      • Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
      • Toe rails - stainless steel
      • Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
      • Thru hull anchor roller davit - stainless steel
      • Molded fiberglass portside dive/boarding door with removable stainless steel dive ladder

    Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell

      • Bait prep area
      • Drink holders (2)
      • Grab rail - welded stainless steel
      • Livewell lights - red
      • Pressurized livewell with clear lid and blue interior - 30 gallons
      • Rod holders (2)
      • Sink with freshwater and pullout sprayer
      • Tackle storage drawers (3) port side (deleted with optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)
      • Upholstered leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest
      • Tip-out trashcan (deleted with optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)

    Mechanical

      • 186 gallon fuel tank
      • Automatic bilge pumps, 750 GPH fwd, 1100 GPH aft
      • Battery trays (3) with switches
      • Electric horn
      • Electrical distribution/breaker panel with key switches - inside console
      • Engine fuel/water separators
      • Fishbox pump-out - 54 gallons each
      • Freshwater system with 26 gallon tank, sink at leaning post, transom shower, and anchor washdown
      • LED navigation lights
      • Propeller - stainless steel
      • Raw-water washdown
      • Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
      • SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
      • Tilt steering

    Seating

      • Fold-away stern seat
      • Forward console seat with insulated storage

    Storage

      • Aft tackle storage center on port side
      • Bow anchor locker with drain
      • Dry storage areas in console (3)
      • Forward deck storage/seats (port and starboard) with drains, gaskets, garage storage, lockable rod storage
      • Forward in floor storage and 5 gallon (2) buckets
      • Leaning post tackle storage
      • Lockable console storage
      • Port & starboard fishboxes with pump-out and drains
      • Under gunnel rod racks - 2 per side

    Hardtop

      • Bow area floodlight
      • Cockpit floodlights (3)
      • Dome light - red and white
      • Life jacket storage
      • Rod holders (5) - white or black depending on frame color selection

    VesselView Mobile

      • Bluetooth connection via VesselView Mobile app - compatible while connected to stereo
      • Display key engine data on your smartphone - Android or Apple iPhone
    Optional Accessories to Add on for Factory Install
      • Aluminum trailer +$17,543
      • Engine accent color for dual engines (painted hull color required; engine accent color will automaticlly match hull color) +$5,113
      • Bow tow eye +$1,622
      • Anchor package - Low profile anchor windlass with rode stainless & steal anchor +$3,703
      • Anchor windlass chain - 150' (must select anchor package and replaces rode) +$1,327
      • Split bow rail (replaces low profile rail) +$1,084
      • Bow table with black canvas cover +$1,952
      • Bow filler (must select bow table) +$1,327
      • Bow sunshade - Black mesh +$1,249
      • Stern sunshade - Black mesh +$1,499
      • Scuba tank rack +$710
      • Fold down trolling seats (forward coaming bolsters recommended) +$2,861
      • Battery charging system +$1,042
      • Spotlight (hardtop only) +$958
      • Underwater LED lighting +$3,807
      • Premium package - Includes 8" cross tie cleats at transom, bow cushions, cockpit line holders (4), deluxe helm seating: captain's chair with companion seat and armrests, drink holders (12) - stainless steel, forward coaming bosters, pullout sprayer in console, under gunnel storage shelves, Vau-Flush toilet, holding tank, overbaord discharge, dockside pump out, fender clips - stianless steel, pull out, flush mounted (4) +$16,049
      • White rub rail with stainless steel insert +$1,449
      • Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert +$2,375
      • Gyroscopic stabilizer (SeaKeeper) - Includes factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, battery charging system, charges from console plug and HDPE battery enclosure in starbaord console (not compatible with scuba tank rack, deluxe leaning post, regrigerated bucket) (must select JPO engines) +$44,982
      • Deluxe helm seating - Includes captain chair with companion seat and armrests (included in premium package) +$3,543
      • Deluxe leaning post with cooler - Includes bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise (optional dual helm seat with flip-up armrest can be selected), 35qt Yeti cooler, drink holders (2), stainless steel grab rails, 30 gallon livewell with red light rod holders (2), sink with freshwater and pull out sprayer +$1,421
      • Port aft livewell +$407
      • Radial outriggers for T-Top in black +$3,412
      • Electronics box for T-Top +$1,425
      • Hardtop with electronics box and windshield wiper - Inlcudes bow area flood light, cockpit flood lights (2), dome light (red and white), electronics box, lifejacket storage, outrigger ready, rod holders (5), tempered glass windshield with power actuated vent & wiper (must select frame color - black or white) (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$9,504
      • Radial outriggers in black (hardtop mounted) +$4,039
      • First Mate Safety & Security System Dual Engines - Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOB's (not compatible with dual engines) +$1,400
      • First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit - Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOB's for additional passengers (qty 4) +$692
      • Vessel view 4" display - Includes network connections to Simrad with Navigation package (not compatible with 16" Navigation package) +530
      • Stereo JL audio integration into Simrad Navigation Package - Includes JL audio MM105-HR stereo with dash mounted remote volume/mute knob, AM/FM/HD radio, USB audio, Sirius XMTM ready, iPhone/Android compatible via integrated Bluetooth 5.0, JL waterproof speakers (6), 8" subwoofer, and 800W amplifier +$4,464
      • Satellite radio +$370
      • Satellite weather and radio - Includes Sirius satellite receiver with antenna, Simrad WM-4 Sirius Marine Weather Receiver (requires monthly subscription) +$927
      • Auto pilot - Includes Simrad NAC-2 autopilot computer (not compatible with joystick piloting) +$6,415
      • VHF radio - Includes Simrad RS40 VHF radio with AIS and HS40 wireless handset +$2,064
      • 12" Simrad NSX additional display electronics package - Includes Simrad NSX 12" MFD (GPD, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder) +$5,264
      • 16" Simrad NSO EVO3S Electronics/Navigation Package - Includes Simrad NSO EVO3S 16" screen (GPS, chart plotter, fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury VesselView link, GS25 GPS Antenna 15 N2K with heading, & C-Map® Discover™ X Chart Card: North America/Canada +$4,700
      • Thru hull transducer - Includes 1000W thru hull transducer SS175 med and SonarHub module +$3,182
      • Radar dome - Includes Simrad HALO24 4kW 24" high definition digital dome +$4,639
      • Wing curtains (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$3,466
      • Seating canvas cover package - Includes bow cushion cover, console seat with backrest covers and stern seat backrest cover (must select premium package ) (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$1,676
      • Standard canvas cover package - Includes console and leaning post cover (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$912
      • Battery package - Factory installed dual GR31 AGM +$1,791
      • Battery package for JPO engines - Factory installed dual GR31 AGM +$2,352

    *Options, features, and pricing are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability and pricing of all accessories, options and equipment with a Boat Specialists Team member prior to purchase.

  • SPECIFICATIONS
    Boat Specifications
      • Overall Length: 28'
      • Beam: 9'4"
      • Draft: 22"
      • Deadrise at Transom: 23°
      • Capacity: 12 persons or 3,750 lbs
      • Dry Weight: 6,200 lbs (boat only)
      • Weight: 8,961 lbs (with engine, fuel, and water)
      • Max Motor: 800hp X-Long Shaft
      • Min Motor: 500hp X-Long Shaft
      • Max Engine Weight: 1,400 lbs
      • Bridge Clearance: 8'6.5" (with hardtop)
      • Bridge Clearance: 9'11.5" (with hardtop and radar)
      • Fuel Capacity: 186 gallons
      • Water Capacity: 26 gallons
      • Waste Capacity: 6.5 gallons
      • Livewell Capacity: 30 gallons
    Motor Options

    Mercury 250XL DTS V-8 Four Stroke AND Mercury 250CXL DTS Counter Rotation V-8 Four Stroke in Black or White

      • Horsepower: 250hp
      • Cylinders: V-8
      • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
      • Steering: Digital Throttle & Shift
      • Starting: Smart Start Electric
      • Weight: 538 lbs
      • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
      • Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
      • Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
      • Alternator: 85 amp / 1,071 watt with Idle Charge
      • Full Throttle Range: 5200 - 6000 rpm
      • Displacement: 4.6 L
      • Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
      • Fuel Induction System: 32-valve, DOHC
      • Warranty: Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty

    Mercury 300XL DTS V-8 Four Stroke AND Mercury 300CXL DTS Counter Rotation V-8 Four Stroke in Black or White

      • Horsepower: 300hp
      • Cylinders: V-8
      • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
      • Steering: Digital Throttle & Shift
      • Starting: Smart Start Electric
      • Weight: 538 lbs
      • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
      • Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
      • Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
      • Alternator: 85 amp / 1,071 watt with Idle Charge
      • Full Throttle Range: 5200 - 6000 rpm
      • Displacement: 4.6 L
      • Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
      • Fuel Induction System: 32-valve, DOHC
      • Warranty: Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty
Looking for the perfect combination of hardcore fishing and luxurious cruising? The Outrage family delivers what no other center consoles can. Entertain, overnight, fish, or dive - the world is yours! 
 
The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage® offers loads of features for whoever you are today: A serious angler, thrill-seeking watersports enthusiast or all-day cruiser. Whatever you feel like, the 280 is ready. Designed with functionality in mind and packed with comfort-minded amenities, this new center console shows just how much thought Whaler puts into every confident-to-the-core model. Experience the 280's smooth blend of rugged comfort and capability for yourself. You've not known quality quite like this until now.
Standard Features/Equipment
    • All hardware 316-L stainless steels
    • All rails welded 316-L stainless steel

Console/Head

    • 12V receptacle
    • Access panels to electronics
    • Acrylic entry door with lock
    • Bi-level molded console footrests
    • Compass
    • Dash visor
    • Drink holders (2)
    • Easy access storage space for personal items
    • Navigation package - Simrad 12" NSX
    • Enclosed head/storage area in console with easy clean linder
    • Fold-down step inside console
    • Glove box with lockable dry storage
    • Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection and illuminated text
    • Interior courtesy light
    • Port light with screen - stainless steel
    • Portable head with pump-out
    • Remote ignition key switches with pushbutton start at helm
    • Steering wheel with knob - cast stainless steel

Deck/Cockpit

    • 28" interior freeboard
    • 8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), stern with hawse pipes (2), spring line (2), anchor locker
    • Acrylic transom door with stainless steel latch
    • Aft coaming bolsters
    • Aft tackle storage center on port side - 2 drawers
    • Bow and stern eyes
    • Cockpit and bow courtesy lights
    • Drink holders - bow (2), hawse pipes (2), leaning post (2), console (2)
    • Heavy-duty rub rail
    • Welded low profile rail - stainless steel
    • Motorwell drains
    • Port aft storage (2)
    • Rod holders - gunnel mounted stainless steel (6)
    • Rod holders - transom mounted stainless steel (3)
    • Rod racks - under gunnel
    • Self-bailing cockpit sole
    • Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
    • Toe rails - stainless steel
    • Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
    • Thru hull anchor roller davit - stainless steel
    • Molded fiberglass portside dive/boarding door with removable stainless steel dive ladder

Deluxe Leaning Post with Livewell

    • Bait prep area
    • Drink holders (2)
    • Grab rail - welded stainless steel
    • Livewell lights - red
    • Pressurized livewell with clear lid and blue interior - 30 gallons
    • Rod holders (2)
    • Sink with freshwater and pullout sprayer
    • Tackle storage drawers (3) port side (deleted with optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)
    • Upholstered leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest
    • Tip-out trashcan (deleted with optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)

Mechanical

    • 186 gallon fuel tank
    • Automatic bilge pumps, 750 GPH fwd, 1100 GPH aft
    • Battery trays (3) with switches
    • Electric horn
    • Electrical distribution/breaker panel with key switches - inside console
    • Engine fuel/water separators
    • Fishbox pump-out - 54 gallons each
    • Freshwater system with 26 gallon tank, sink at leaning post, transom shower, and anchor washdown
    • LED navigation lights
    • Propeller - stainless steel
    • Raw-water washdown
    • Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
    • SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
    • Tilt steering

Seating

    • Fold-away stern seat
    • Forward console seat with insulated storage

Storage

    • Aft tackle storage center on port side
    • Bow anchor locker with drain
    • Dry storage areas in console (3)
    • Forward deck storage/seats (port and starboard) with drains, gaskets, garage storage, lockable rod storage
    • Forward in floor storage and 5 gallon (2) buckets
    • Leaning post tackle storage
    • Lockable console storage
    • Port & starboard fishboxes with pump-out and drains
    • Under gunnel rod racks - 2 per side

Hardtop

    • Bow area floodlight
    • Cockpit floodlights (3)
    • Dome light - red and white
    • Life jacket storage
    • Rod holders (5) - white or black depending on frame color selection

VesselView Mobile

    • Bluetooth connection via VesselView Mobile app - compatible while connected to stereo
    • Display key engine data on your smartphone - Android or Apple iPhone
Optional Accessories to Add on for Factory Install
    • Aluminum trailer +$17,543
    • Engine accent color for dual engines (painted hull color required; engine accent color will automaticlly match hull color) +$5,113
    • Bow tow eye +$1,622
    • Anchor package - Low profile anchor windlass with rode stainless & steal anchor +$3,703
    • Anchor windlass chain - 150' (must select anchor package and replaces rode) +$1,327
    • Split bow rail (replaces low profile rail) +$1,084
    • Bow table with black canvas cover +$1,952
    • Bow filler (must select bow table) +$1,327
    • Bow sunshade - Black mesh +$1,249
    • Stern sunshade - Black mesh +$1,499
    • Scuba tank rack +$710
    • Fold down trolling seats (forward coaming bolsters recommended) +$2,861
    • Battery charging system +$1,042
    • Spotlight (hardtop only) +$958
    • Underwater LED lighting +$3,807
    • Premium package - Includes 8" cross tie cleats at transom, bow cushions, cockpit line holders (4), deluxe helm seating: captain's chair with companion seat and armrests, drink holders (12) - stainless steel, forward coaming bosters, pullout sprayer in console, under gunnel storage shelves, Vau-Flush toilet, holding tank, overbaord discharge, dockside pump out, fender clips - stianless steel, pull out, flush mounted (4) +$16,049
    • White rub rail with stainless steel insert +$1,449
    • Black rub-rail with stainless steel insert +$2,375
    • Gyroscopic stabilizer (SeaKeeper) - Includes factory installed GR31 AGM batteries, battery charging system, charges from console plug and HDPE battery enclosure in starbaord console (not compatible with scuba tank rack, deluxe leaning post, regrigerated bucket) (must select JPO engines) +$44,982
    • Deluxe helm seating - Includes captain chair with companion seat and armrests (included in premium package) +$3,543
    • Deluxe leaning post with cooler - Includes bench seat with backrest and flip-up thigh rise (optional dual helm seat with flip-up armrest can be selected), 35qt Yeti cooler, drink holders (2), stainless steel grab rails, 30 gallon livewell with red light rod holders (2), sink with freshwater and pull out sprayer +$1,421
    • Port aft livewell +$407
    • Radial outriggers for T-Top in black +$3,412
    • Electronics box for T-Top +$1,425
    • Hardtop with electronics box and windshield wiper - Inlcudes bow area flood light, cockpit flood lights (2), dome light (red and white), electronics box, lifejacket storage, outrigger ready, rod holders (5), tempered glass windshield with power actuated vent & wiper (must select frame color - black or white) (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$9,504
    • Radial outriggers in black (hardtop mounted) +$4,039
    • First Mate Safety & Security System Dual Engines - Includes Captain FOB and 3 passenger FOB's (not compatible with dual engines) +$1,400
    • First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit - Includes additional Man Overboard (MOB) FOB's for additional passengers (qty 4) +$692
    • Vessel view 4" display - Includes network connections to Simrad with Navigation package (not compatible with 16" Navigation package) +530
    • Stereo JL audio integration into Simrad Navigation Package - Includes JL audio MM105-HR stereo with dash mounted remote volume/mute knob, AM/FM/HD radio, USB audio, Sirius XMTM ready, iPhone/Android compatible via integrated Bluetooth 5.0, JL waterproof speakers (6), 8" subwoofer, and 800W amplifier +$4,464
    • Satellite radio +$370
    • Satellite weather and radio - Includes Sirius satellite receiver with antenna, Simrad WM-4 Sirius Marine Weather Receiver (requires monthly subscription) +$927
    • Auto pilot - Includes Simrad NAC-2 autopilot computer (not compatible with joystick piloting) +$6,415
    • VHF radio - Includes Simrad RS40 VHF radio with AIS and HS40 wireless handset +$2,064
    • 12" Simrad NSX additional display electronics package - Includes Simrad NSX 12" MFD (GPD, Chart Plotter, Fishfinder) +$5,264
    • 16" Simrad NSO EVO3S Electronics/Navigation Package - Includes Simrad NSO EVO3S 16" screen (GPS, chart plotter, fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury VesselView link, GS25 GPS Antenna 15 N2K with heading, & C-Map® Discover™ X Chart Card: North America/Canada +$4,700
    • Thru hull transducer - Includes 1000W thru hull transducer SS175 med and SonarHub module +$3,182
    • Radar dome - Includes Simrad HALO24 4kW 24" high definition digital dome +$4,639
    • Wing curtains (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$3,466
    • Seating canvas cover package - Includes bow cushion cover, console seat with backrest covers and stern seat backrest cover (must select premium package ) (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$1,676
    • Standard canvas cover package - Includes console and leaning post cover (must select canvas color - black or blue) +$912
    • Battery package - Factory installed dual GR31 AGM +$1,791
    • Battery package for JPO engines - Factory installed dual GR31 AGM +$2,352

*Options, features, and pricing are subject to change without notice. Confirm availability and pricing of all accessories, options and equipment with a Boat Specialists Team member prior to purchase.

Boat Specifications
    • Overall Length: 28'
    • Beam: 9'4"
    • Draft: 22"
    • Deadrise at Transom: 23°
    • Capacity: 12 persons or 3,750 lbs
    • Dry Weight: 6,200 lbs (boat only)
    • Weight: 8,961 lbs (with engine, fuel, and water)
    • Max Motor: 800hp X-Long Shaft
    • Min Motor: 500hp X-Long Shaft
    • Max Engine Weight: 1,400 lbs
    • Bridge Clearance: 8'6.5" (with hardtop)
    • Bridge Clearance: 9'11.5" (with hardtop and radar)
    • Fuel Capacity: 186 gallons
    • Water Capacity: 26 gallons
    • Waste Capacity: 6.5 gallons
    • Livewell Capacity: 30 gallons
Motor Options

Mercury 250XL DTS V-8 Four Stroke AND Mercury 250CXL DTS Counter Rotation V-8 Four Stroke in Black or White

    • Horsepower: 250hp
    • Cylinders: V-8
    • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
    • Steering: Digital Throttle & Shift
    • Starting: Smart Start Electric
    • Weight: 538 lbs
    • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
    • Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
    • Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
    • Alternator: 85 amp / 1,071 watt with Idle Charge
    • Full Throttle Range: 5200 - 6000 rpm
    • Displacement: 4.6 L
    • Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
    • Fuel Induction System: 32-valve, DOHC
    • Warranty: Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty

Mercury 300XL DTS V-8 Four Stroke AND Mercury 300CXL DTS Counter Rotation V-8 Four Stroke in Black or White

    • Horsepower: 300hp
    • Cylinders: V-8
    • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
    • Steering: Digital Throttle & Shift
    • Starting: Smart Start Electric
    • Weight: 538 lbs
    • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
    • Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
    • Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
    • Alternator: 85 amp / 1,071 watt with Idle Charge
    • Full Throttle Range: 5200 - 6000 rpm
    • Displacement: 4.6 L
    • Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
    • Fuel Induction System: 32-valve, DOHC
    • Warranty: Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty