Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by ryanhdd on 08/13/13 - 10:07 AM

I am very much hoping to get one of these boats in the coming months. I haver to sell my current byliner, Fingers crossed... I am having a really hard time finding one even close to me in Virginia Beach. I just want to take a look at one and see what I would be getting into. I am almost certain the dauntless is what I need. I need a family boat for my wife and I. I love to fish and would like to get out to the CBBT, and well on my nice but small Lake boat bayliner I cannot. The wife would still like to pleasure cruise and pull a wake board or inner tube when she gets the itching. I figured the 220 dauntless would make a perfect 2nd boat. So if you have one close to me and you would not mind me taking a look at her that would be great.

Thanks

Posted by Phil T on 08/13/13 - 10:30 AM

I would contact your local whaler dealer and ask them to contact recent owners to see if you can meet them privately.

Given the $$ you are going go spend, any decent dealer will help put you in touch with a recent buyer.

If not, find a different dealer.

Posted by Buoy on 01/05/15 - 6:15 PM

The 22' Dauntless models seem harder to come by these days.

I'm familiar with the modifications made to the 18' Dauntless models over the years. Does anyone know what modifications were made to the 22 Dauntless models by year?

Thanks!

Posted by ryanhdd on 01/07/15 - 8:16 AM

Why yes I did find it and have had it for a little over a year or so. I absolutely love her. The best purchase I have ever made. Ok well the riptide trolling motor was actually the best. ok maybe not. Honestly I found her In Louisiana had her surveyed both the boat and the motor. She check out fine for the most part. A few minor gel coat issues, the motor 225 4 stroke only had like 30hrs on it. its a 2003 model. i have fished like crazy the last year. Have put about 144 hours on her since last winter. I cannot think of one thing I would do different on the boat.

I used uship it to get her to me. I paid 30k out the door. Also another 900 for both surveys and 1000.00 to get her to me.

Edited by ryanhdd on 01/07/15 - 8:17 AM

Posted by ronagain on 01/07/15 - 8:54 PM

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Ryan, it sounds like you found a fantastic boat at a good price. I was asking because I spent a year looking for one of these boats. I found a 2004 model in February in Delaware. it too is equipped with the 225 four stroke. I bought this to replace my 1969 16' 7" Minot Whaler which I have outgrown. I really like the Dauntless a lot. What a great boat! Now I need to find home for the Minot which I have had for 34 years.

Posted by ryanhdd on 01/08/15 - 9:38 AM

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Ronagian awesome! yeah i really really love my boat. It has everything, all my friends I take out feel the same way. Add a riptide to her and you will be in fishing heaven. I really do spend a lot more time fishing with that motor. Though its a little bit of a pain to install bc of the way the bow is above the rub rail. I was able to make it work and posted showing how i did it. Its still working strong. I do want to add a t top and all that fun stuff that goes with one. But have not done that yet. did your come with trim tabs and the fishing package? trim tabs are awesome, mine did not come with the front cushions, the only one who care about that is my wife, but she only goes out with me if its really nice. also did not come with the fishing seats, but i found the rod and got a seat on overtones that works great. They really thought about it all with this boat. I cannot say enough about it.

Posted by ronagain on 01/08/15 - 6:26 PM

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Mine doesn't have the trim tabs. It did come with the full cushion set, an unused bimini top, porta potti, ski pole and the rear livewell. I agree with you about the versatility of this boat. It has plenty of room, delivers a good ride and it is a fantastic fishing boat. Even with the bimini up, there is plenty of room for 4 people to fish. The forward cushions are great for playtime and for just cruising around. My boat didn't come with a trailer and so, I bought a new trailer for it. I take this boat all over the Maryland Eastern Shore. Next summer will include fishing trips to the Delaware Bay and Cape Charles. As you said, I simply cannot say enough good things about this boat.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like the Dauntless. So, I kept my '69 16'7" Whaler which I also like alot. But, I like the Dauntless so much, that the smaller Whaler didn't get used all summer. I finally came to the conclusion that although the smaller boat is a GREAT boat, I like the Dauntless better. Is is sacrilege to sell an old buddy that I have had for 30 years and repowered in 2001?