Marine Concepts Yacht Sales

2023 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage | 29ft

WHY WOULDN'T YOU

Virginia Beach, VA, United States
$259,500USD
Sale PendingCo-brokerage
Broker Info
Marine Concepts Yacht Sales
jon@marineconcepts.net
757-313-8787

Boat Highlights:

Year of Vessel

2023

Fuel Type

GASOLINE

Length

29 ft

Manufacturer

Boston Whaler

Condition

Pre-owned

Boat Type

Power

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REDUCED BY MOTIVATED ORIGINAL OWNERS 09/2025!!  

"WHY WOULDN'T YOU" IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY NICE & WELL KEPT EXAMPLE OF THE VERSATILE BOSTON WHALER 280 VANTAGE DUAL CONSOLE, THAT IS READY FOR HER NEXT OWNERS ADVENTURES!!  SHE'S BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER, WITH NOTHING EVER OVERLOOKED,  AS WELL AS ALL ENGINE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED!!  HER BOTTOM WAS PAINTED IN MAY OF 2025, AS WELL AS THE 300 HOUR SERVICE DONE.(SHE ONLY HAS 196 HOURS).  HER CURRENT OWNERS HAVE UPGRADED HER IN SEVERAL AREAS TO INCLUDE THE ELECTRONICS SUITE, ADDED ELECTRIC REEL OUTLETS UNDER THE GUNNEL, AND NEARLY EVERY OPTION OFFERED FROM THE FACTORY!!  THERE WILL BE NO DISAPOINTMENTS HERE, AND IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A QUALITY DUAL CONSOLE OFFERING VERSATILITY FOR ANY ACTIVITIES, THEN YOU OWE "WHY WOULDN'T YOU" A LOOK!  CALL US TODAY FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO COME SEE HER!!

"WHY WOULDN'T YOU" is powered by the upgraded Mercury 300's with electronic controls & joystick docking to include the skyhook feature.  She's been maintained impeccably by her original owners & the selling dealer, with recent bottom paint in May 2025, as well as recent annual/300 hour service completed(only 196 hours!).  Mercury Smartcraft display that also displays through the Simrad 16" MFD, and NMEA backbone.  Nothing is needed but her next owners, and she is ready to go anywhere you wish to take her, anytime!!  Her current owners are looking to move up to a larger boat, and are motivated to find her next owners ASAP!!  

She is very well equipped, with every popular option available, while her owners upgraded her in several areas, to include her electronics suite.  She has an upgraded 16" Simrad MFD NSS evo3S, Simrad Automated Identification System(AIS) with send & receive transponder, Sirius XM weather, Airmar xSonic(ss175L) low frequency CHIRP transducer, Simrad Active imaging HD 3 in 1 High-Wide Transducer, Simrad Marine Network Port Expander, twin Galaxy 8' VHF/AIS antennas on SS ratchet mounts, Simrad HALO20+ HD Digital radar, Simrad VHF radio with AIS, 12V Electric reel outlets(2), Fusion stereo system with speakers throughout, and more!!  

From her comfortable lounge seating in the bow & cockpit, the wet bar with fresh water sink, head with freshwater vacu-flush toilet, SS swim ladders forward & aft, side door access for boarding at the dock & from the water, and her robust fiberglass hardtop, this boat is extremely comfortable for the whole family & their guests in every way.  She also is equipped to fish hard, from her hard top mounted outriggers, electric reel outlets under the gunnels, extra rod holders to include CE Smith Heavy Duty C Series Flush mount rod holders for deep drop rods, twin macerated in-floor fish boxes aft, transom live well, coaming pads, and more!!  There is a windlass anchor beneath a recessed hatch forward, front & side weather curtains, Black Oak LED spreader lights for aft cockpit, SeaDek synthetic decking, flip up aft cockpit seating, captains chair w/flip-up bolsters & arm rest, and more!!  

DO NOT HESITATE, CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY TO SPEAK TO THE LISTING AGENT DIRECTLY, TO COME SEE THIS GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE POPULAR 280 VANTAGE WITH ALL THE RIGHT OPTIONS & EQUIPMENT!!  "WHY WOULDN'T YOU" IS TRULY A TURN-KEY EXAMPLE THAT IS READY FOR HER NEXT OWNERS NOW, WITH HER CURRENT OWNERS LOOKING FOR HER TO BE THE NEXT ONE SOLD!!  

OFFERS ENCOURAGED AND TRADES CONSIDERED!!

The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.

  • Sleek, redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder
  • Convertible portside lounge seating adjusts to an array of configurations
  • Easy access from the dock or the water via the standard portside dive door
  • Integrated hardtop and windshield provide great weather protection and clear visibility
  • Hardtop can be equipped with an electrically actuated cockpit Sureshade
  • Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
  • Cockpit grill station makes for easy entertaining and stows away when not in use

SPECIFICATION

Vessel Name
WHY WOULDN'T YOU
Length Overall
29 ft
Beam
9.5 ft
Manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat Type
power-dualconsole
Fresh Water Tank
20 gal
Holding Tank Capacity
6 gal
Boat Model
280 Vantage
Year Of Vessel
2023
Fuel Capacity
180 gal
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
V8
Engine Hours
Engine 1: 196, Engine 2: 196
Engine Type
Outboard
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
No. of Engine
2
Engine HP
2 X 300

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