2024 NX Boats 280 Xtreme

From the helm back to the swim platform, the 280 Xtreme feels purpose-built for long days on the water with a crowd. Deep, secure freeboard and generous bow seating keep everyone comfortable when the chop picks up, while the wide beam carries forward to create a real social zone up front. Aft, the fold-out sunpad and easy water access turn the stern into a floating beach club, ideal for sandbar raft‑ups and watersports staging. Clever storage hides under nearly every cushion, so fenders, lines, and toys disappear until you need them. At cruise, the hull runs solid and predictable, with the kind of confident ride that lets you relax and actually enjoy that premium sound system.

This 280 Xtreme is dialed in for warm‑water boating where your weekends revolve around sandbars, waterfront restaurants, and quick hops between anchorages. Its size makes it easy to manage in crowded waterways, yet the layout feels more like a small yacht than a day boat. The semi‑cabin and enclosed head are a big plus when sudden squalls roll through or you want shade and privacy between swims. Plenty of open deck space, secure railings, and that generous swim platform make frequent in‑and‑out-of-the-water action simple and safe. It’s the kind of boat that handles busy channels in stride, then settles in quietly for sunset at anchor.