2020 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 280 Outrage feels bigger than her length—wide walkways, tall gunwales, and deep cockpit give you confidence when the seas stand up. The helm layout is pure Whaler: clean sightlines, intuitive switch placement, and a windshield that actually blocks the wind instead of funneling it at your face. Forward, the wraparound seating with removable cushions turns the bow from casting deck to family lounge in minutes, while the insulated fishboxes double as serious cold storage for a long day offshore. The transom door makes diving and swimming easy, and the convertible aft bench tucks away when it’s time to fish hard and reappears when it’s time to relax.

This 280 Outrage is dialed in for waters where you might hop from shallow bays to bluewater edges in a single run. The hull’s sharp entry and solid weight handle afternoon chop comfortably, yet the draft stays reasonable for exploring sandbars and nearshore reefs. Twin 300s give you the range and speed to run to distant wrecks or weedlines, then get home ahead of the squalls. The generous shade from the hardtop, secure seating, and enclosed head keep family and guests happy on long, hot days, while the serious fishability means it’s equally at home chasing pelagics or cruising to a waterfront lunch.