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Vector Powerboats is a custom, high-performance boat manufacturer, located in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in hand-built, custom-detailed, and owner-specific versions of the V280 Type R. In an industry rife with pedestrian design and poor construction standards, Vector Powerboats is an exception. Our commitment to outstanding product performance begins with attention to detail, highest quality components, and custom parts crafted specifically for our product.
The V280 Type R is based upon the design of the B28 by Ocke Mannerfelt. The B28 won the Popular Mechanics Design and Engineering Award in 1995, and backed that up with the 4-Litre UIM World Championship in offshore racing in 1996. Similar B-designs from Ocke Mannerfelt have won twelve overall Worlds in offshore racing. First displayed in the United States at the Miami Boat Show in 1994, it was one of the original designs to utilize a stepped hull. The B28 became the new icon for efficiency and performance, and was actually banned for five years in APBA offshore racing because it was too fast and gave the rest of the fleet no competition. This ban was due to an over 5-minute lead on its competitors in each race, seeing speeds as high as the American World Speed record for A-class boats. The B28 design is protected by a United States patent, and Vector Powerboats is the sole licensee of this design.
The V280 Type R builds upon the award-winning B28 hull bottom design, and is now offered with a completely restyled deck, interior, and ergonomics package, all painstakingly realized by Gilbert Creative Group and the engineering staff at Vector. Detailed custom billet, automotive upholstery, and un-paralleled craftsmanship abound in this very unique offshore powerboat.
For more information on the Vector V280 Type R, explore our Features and Specifications pages.