New 280 Dauntless Hull 2024 Model, Including Hard-Top
Dual Mercury V8 300 Verados
Build to Order. Choose your own specification.
Priced from £297,425 including VAT
The new model 280 Dauntless transitions seamlessly to all watersports, from shredding wake on skis and wakeboards, to sublime picnics, or catching dinner.
The optional dual Mercury Verado FourStroke outboards with power steering provide all the power you need for optimum performance.
Enjoy an uninhibited connection to the water with a large stern platform, which eases the boarding experience, whether you’re coming off the dock, or out of the water. Swimmers will enjoy the optional swim patio, allowing for easy entry and exit.
And if you and your crew want to cruise and lounge leisurely, then port and starboard forward seats with folding backrests, tables and a hinged aft bench with a reclined backrest provide luxury comfort for everyone.
With its intricate design, clever storage, comfort features and state-of-the-art amenities – the new 280 Dauntless will inspire adventure in all of us!
Specifications
- L.O.A.(on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location) 27′ 9″ (8.46m)
- L.O.A. (includes swim platform and rubrail) 28′ 8″ (8.74m)
- Beam 9′ 0″ (2.74m)
- Draft 18″ (0.46m)
- Weight (dry, no engine) 5,495 lbs (2492 kg)
- Weight (with engine, fuel and water) 7,410 lbs (3361 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity 3,736 lbs (1694 kg)
- Swamped Capacity 5,000 lbs (2268kg)
- Persons Capacity 12
- Maximum Horsepower 600 hp (447 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower 350 hp (261 kW)
- Maximum Engine Weight 1,400 lbs (635 kg)
- Transom Height 30″ (0.76 m) single
- 25″ (0.64 m) dual
- Deadrise at Transom 18º
- Fuel Capacity 160 gallons (606 L)
- Water capacity 18 gallons (68 L)
- Livewell Volume 30 gallons (113.56 L)
- Bridge Clearance (no top) 8′ 4″ (2.54 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with hardtop) 6′ 7″ (2.00 m)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless ste• el
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
• Low profile aft side rails – welded stainless steel
• Swim platform with telescoping ladder
• Lighting – LED courtesy lighting in cockpit, (multi color RGBW) (2 in bow, 2 at helm,
2 at stern deck)
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)
• Acrylic access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
• Head – porta potti (with pump-out)
• Interior LED light
• Hooks – stainless steel (2)
FIBERGLASS HARDTOP
• 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)
SEATING
• Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
• Forward console lounge with armrests
• Stern bench seat with folding backrest
• Fiberglass leaning post with convertible deluxe helm seating: Port and starboard
armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers, grab rail, electric actuation
converts helm seating into aft facing couch with leaning post for captain
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 front storage – holds multiple rods, buckets, gear, and optional dive
tank racks (includes: garage storage organizer for easy access to smaller gear)• Lockable console storage
• Storage drawers in leaning post
• Storage under aft seat
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
• Navigation lights
• Integrated Mercury SmartCraft® Connect
Download the full pdf specification sheet here.
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