250 Dauntless
One of our most versatile models, the 250 Dauntless is a perfect synthesis of inshore fishing performance and premium offshore capability. This generously sized 25-ft. bay boat features a roomy center console layout with double forward lounge seats and dual bow seating, and generous storage can be found throughout the interior. Watersports, angling, and cruising amenities abound—and the classic Whaler lines plus your choice of gelcoat colors make this a boat that will turn heads and stand the test of time.
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250 DAUNTLESS FEATURES
- Optional Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control
- Forward double lounge seat with large lockable storage and room for 7’ rods
- Offering a comprehensive pre-rig trolling motor panel option as well as a fully installed 36V MotorGuide XI-5 trolling motor option providing anglers with a customizable configuration
- Optional Power Pole, allowing boaters to enhance stability and control during fishing maneuvers; while ensuring seamless integration with the vessel's design for effortless deployment and retrieval
- Forward port and starboard bow seats include folding backrests
- Ergonomic new fold-up stern deck seating and flush stern deck design
- Fishing features include a standard 35-gallon stern livewell, bow fishbox, rod holders and multiple leaning post options
- Convenient head compartment with enlarged door for easier access
- Swim platform features an angled ladder for safe reboarding
- Intuitive helm console with SmartCraft® gauges and optional JL Audio stereo
Capacity
10
Persons Capacity
90 gallons (341 L)
Fuel Capacity
2,735 lbs (1,240 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,600 lbs (2,540 kg)
Swamped Capacity
Dimensions
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A
8’ 6” (2.59 m)
Beam
6’ 1” (1.85 m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
6’ 1” (1.85 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
7’ 11” (2.41 m)
Bridge Clearance (with top)
15” (0.38 m)
Draft
25’ 8” (7.62 m)
L.O.A. (with platforms)
30” (0.76 m)
Transom Height
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
Engines
400 HP (298 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
720 lbs (326 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
250 HP (250 HP)
Minimum HP
Weight
3,390 lbs (1,538 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
4,740 lbs (2,150 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
10
Persons Capacity
90 gallons (341 L)
Fuel Capacity
2,735 lbs (1,240 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity
5,600 lbs (2,540 kg)
Swamped Capacity
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A
8’ 6” (2.59 m)
Beam
6’ 1” (1.85 m)
Bridge Clearance (no top)
6’ 1” (1.85 m)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)
7’ 11” (2.41 m)
Bridge Clearance (with top)
15” (0.38 m)
Draft
25’ 8” (7.62 m)
L.O.A. (with platforms)
30” (0.76 m)
Transom Height
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
24' 9" (7.32 m)
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
400 HP (298 kW)
Maximum Horsepower
720 lbs (326 kg)
Maximum Engine Weight
250 HP (250 HP)
Minimum HP
3,390 lbs (1,538 kg)
Weight (dry, no engine)
4,740 lbs (2,150 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water)
Standard features & Options
Acrylic windshield
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
Compass
Console face tan gelcoat
Drink holders (2) – stainless steel
Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Electronics mounting surface (for 12” display)
Grab rail - welded stainless steel (delete with T-Top or Fiberglass Hardtop)
HDPE access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
Head - removable portable head with pump out
Interior LED light
Wireless phone charger
22" interior freeboard
8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
Casting platform – full width aft
Drink holders – stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (2), aft seats (2)
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Lifting eyes - bow and stern
Livewell (35 gallons) – Insulated with blue interior and flush mounted lid in stern deck
Low profile bow and aft rails - welded stainless steel
Rod holders – stainless steel, stern deck (4), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Trolling motor flat at bow
250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery trays with switch and automatic charging relay for house bank charging
Electric horn
Fuel tank: 90-gallon
Fuel/water separator
Navigation lights
Propeller - stainless steel
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Tilt steering
Vessel View Mobile
Forward bow sun pad with port and starboard folding backrests
Forward console lounge with armrests; drink holders (2)
Port and Starboard stern seats with folding backrests
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
Cooler / Storage in reversible pilot seat base
Forward fishbox/storage with overboard drain
Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear
Lockable console storage
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
Graphic Colors
Red graphics
Red graphics
Black graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Chrome graphics
(with silver model designator)
Frame Color
White Frame
White Frame
(Standard)
Black Frame
Black Frame
(must select a T-Top, hardtop and/or all activity tower option)
Tops & Towers
T-top
(black or blue) includes dome light (red and white), storage bag, watersports tow point, rod holders (4) (must select a frame color, black or white)
Hardtop - Fiberglass
includes dome light (red and white), lifejacket storage, watersports tow point, rod holders (4) (must select a frame color, black or white)
Hardtop Underside Color
Platinum
Platinum
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Single Engine
250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator (standard engine)
250 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering
400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
Helm Seating
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
Seating - competition leaning post
includes: aluminum frame leaning post; fold down armrests; flip up bolsters; (4) integrated rod holders; carry on cooler (Yeti 75 qt.)
Seating - deluxe leaning post
includes: fiberglass leaning post, fold down armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers
Seating - reversible pilot seat w/livewell
includes: livewell (32 gallon) with blue interior; rod holders with stainless steel (2)
Packages
Plumbing package
(includes: portable head with pump-out and freshwater shower with 12 gallon tank)
Railings and Rub Rails
Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert
Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert
Rails - split bow rail
includes high aft rails (deletes low profile bow rail)(not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor with charger)
Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert
Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert
Fishing Features
Jackplate
includes: Atlas 1 offset heavy duty jackplate, control at console.
Powerpole - 10' (white)
Powerpole - 10' (white)
Powerpole - 10' (black)
Powerpole - 10' (black)
Trolling motor panel
(not compatible with anchor roller or bow rail or spilt bow rail options) includes: battery boxes for trolling motor batteries (3), trolling motor panel with wiring
Navigation
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX
(includes: Simrad NSX 9” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display
Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX
(includes: Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Electronics
VHF Radio (Simrad)
VHF Radio (Simrad)
Stereo - JL MM55 Audio AM/FM
with waterproof speakers (2) and MP3/USB inputs (JL Audio Bluetooth enabled)
Vessel View 4" display
(network connections to Simrad with Navigations Package)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
FIRST MATE SAFETY & SECURITY SYS SGL
FIRST MATE SAFETY & SECURITY SYS SGL
Standard Features
Acrylic windshield
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knob
Compass
Console face tan gelcoat
Drink holders (2) – stainless steel
Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Electronics mounting surface (for 12” display)
Grab rail - welded stainless steel (delete with T-Top or Fiberglass Hardtop)
HDPE access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
Head - removable portable head with pump out
Interior LED light
Wireless phone charger
22" interior freeboard
8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
Casting platform – full width aft
Drink holders – stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (2), aft seats (2)
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Lifting eyes - bow and stern
Livewell (35 gallons) – Insulated with blue interior and flush mounted lid in stern deck
Low profile bow and aft rails - welded stainless steel
Rod holders – stainless steel, stern deck (4), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Trolling motor flat at bow
250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery trays with switch and automatic charging relay for house bank charging
Electric horn
Fuel tank: 90-gallon
Fuel/water separator
Navigation lights
Propeller - stainless steel
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Tilt steering
Vessel View Mobile
Forward bow sun pad with port and starboard folding backrests
Forward console lounge with armrests; drink holders (2)
Port and Starboard stern seats with folding backrests
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
Cooler / Storage in reversible pilot seat base
Forward fishbox/storage with overboard drain
Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear
Lockable console storage
Options
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Platinum
Platinum
Gelcoat Full Hull Colors
White
White
Graphic Colors
Red graphics
Red graphics
Black graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics
Chrome graphics
(with silver model designator)
Frame Color
White Frame
White Frame
(Standard)
Black Frame
Black Frame
(must select a T-Top, hardtop and/or all activity tower option)
Tops & Towers
T-top
(black or blue) includes dome light (red and white), storage bag, watersports tow point, rod holders (4) (must select a frame color, black or white)
Hardtop - Fiberglass
includes dome light (red and white), lifejacket storage, watersports tow point, rod holders (4) (must select a frame color, black or white)
Hardtop Underside Color
Platinum
Platinum
Glacier Green
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Light Blue
Single Engine
250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator (standard engine)
250 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering
400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
Helm Seating
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
Seating - competition leaning post
includes: aluminum frame leaning post; fold down armrests; flip up bolsters; (4) integrated rod holders; carry on cooler (Yeti 75 qt.)
Seating - deluxe leaning post
includes: fiberglass leaning post, fold down armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers
Seating - reversible pilot seat w/livewell
includes: livewell (32 gallon) with blue interior; rod holders with stainless steel (2)
Packages
Plumbing package
(includes: portable head with pump-out and freshwater shower with 12 gallon tank)
Railings and Rub Rails
Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert
Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert
Rails - split bow rail
includes high aft rails (deletes low profile bow rail)(not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor with charger)
Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert
Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert
Fishing Features
Jackplate
includes: Atlas 1 offset heavy duty jackplate, control at console.
Powerpole - 10' (white)
Powerpole - 10' (white)
Powerpole - 10' (black)
Powerpole - 10' (black)
Trolling motor panel
(not compatible with anchor roller or bow rail or spilt bow rail options) includes: battery boxes for trolling motor batteries (3), trolling motor panel with wiring
Navigation
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX
(includes: Simrad NSX 9” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display
Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display
Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX
(includes: Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Electronics
VHF Radio (Simrad)
VHF Radio (Simrad)
Stereo - JL MM55 Audio AM/FM
with waterproof speakers (2) and MP3/USB inputs (JL Audio Bluetooth enabled)
Vessel View 4" display
(network connections to Simrad with Navigations Package)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
FIRST MATE SAFETY & SECURITY SYS SGL
FIRST MATE SAFETY & SECURITY SYS SGL
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: USBWCE0272F021
ENGINE: Mercury 250 V8 AMS
HORSEPOWER: 250
GEAR RATIOS: 1.85 : 1
PROP: 18P Enertia
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Head w/ Pump Out, TRim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Freshwater Shower, Premium Audio, VHF, 12" Electronics, Active Trim
Test Date: 11-Aug-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,510 lbs
FUEL: 32 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,092 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 88° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 80° F
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: USBWCE0272F021
ENGINE: Mercury 300 V8 AMS
HORSEPOWER: 300
GEAR RATIOS: 1.85 : 1
PROP: 18P Enertia Eco
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Head w/ Pump Out, Trim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Freshwater Shower, Premium Audio, VHF, 12" Electronics, Active Trim
Test Date: 10-August-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,510 lbs
FUEL: 44 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,166 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 88° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 86° F
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: BWCE1240A323
ENGINE: Mercury 400 V10 Verado
HORSEPOWER: 400
GEAR RATIOS: 2.08:1
PROP: 22P Revolution X
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Bow Table, Head w/ Pump Out, Electric Trim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Trolling Motor w/ Charging System, 10' Power Pole, Nav Package, Combo Helm Seat
Test Date: 2-Feb-2023
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,841 lbs
FUEL: 44 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,494 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 72° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 74° F
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: USBWCE0272F021
ENGINE: Mercury 250 V8 AMS
HORSEPOWER: 250
GEAR RATIOS: 1.85 : 1
PROP: 18P Enertia
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Head w/ Pump Out, TRim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Freshwater Shower, Premium Audio, VHF, 12" Electronics, Active Trim
Test Date: 11-Aug-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,510 lbs
FUEL: 32 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,092 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 88° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 80° F
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: USBWCE0272F021
ENGINE: Mercury 300 V8 AMS
HORSEPOWER: 300
GEAR RATIOS: 1.85 : 1
PROP: 18P Enertia Eco
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Head w/ Pump Out, Trim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Freshwater Shower, Premium Audio, VHF, 12" Electronics, Active Trim
Test Date: 10-August-2020
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,510 lbs
FUEL: 44 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,166 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 88° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 86° F
MODEL: 250 Dauntless
HULL #: BWCE1240A323
ENGINE: Mercury 400 V10 Verado
HORSEPOWER: 400
GEAR RATIOS: 2.08:1
PROP: 22P Revolution X
FUEL CAPACITY: 90 gal.
Notable Options: Deluxe Leaning Post w/ Storage, Bow Table, Head w/ Pump Out, Electric Trim Tabs, Fiberglass Hardtop, Trolling Motor w/ Charging System, 10' Power Pole, Nav Package, Combo Helm Seat
Test Date: 2-Feb-2023
Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.
DRY WEIGHT: 4,841 lbs
FUEL: 44 gal.
WATER: 0 gal.
TEST GEAR: 25 lbs
PERSONNEL: 360 lbs
TEST WEIGHT: 5,494 lbs
WATER CONDITIONS: 72° F
WEATHER CONDITIONS: 74° F
