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170 Dauntless

If it’s a legend that you need, the nimble, trailerable 170 Dauntless® packs options for any boater, including anglers, watersports enthusiasts and those who just like to relax and cruise. Premium amenities lend both style and function to whatever adventure comes your way.

  • Spacious bow and optional forward grab rails add comfort, convenience and safety.
  • Ergonomic helm station with acrylic windshield and stainless-steel grab rail.
  • Optional suntop with boot and stainless-steel fittings provides welcomed shade.
  • Swim platform with telescoping ladder offers safe, easy access for swimmers and watersports fans.
  • Robust aft seating transforms in seconds to form a large casting platform.
  • Optional ski pylon and Fusion® stereo.
  • Standard 90-hp Mercury® FourStroke engine power.

Nimble and trailerable, capable and confident, and loaded with stylish, functional amenities.

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Specs

170 Dauntless Deck Plan
  • L.O.A.:17' 0" (5.18 m)
  • Beam:6' 10" (2.08 m)
  • Draft:11" (0.28 m)
  • Weight (dry, no engine):1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
  • Weight (with engine, fuel and water):2,305 lbs (1,045 kg)
  • Maximum Weight Capacity:1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
  • Swamped Capacity:2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg)
  • Persons Capacity:6
  • Maximum Horsepower:115 HP (86 kW)
  • Minimum Horsepower:90 HP (68 kW)
  • Maximum Engine Weight:410 lbs. (185.97 kg)
  • Transom Height:20" (0.51 m)
  • Deadrise at Transom:14
  • Fuel Capacity:35 gallons (132.49 L)
  • Livewell Volume (optional):19.5 gallons (73.81 L)
  • Bridge Clearance (no top):4' 7" (1.4 m)
  • Bridge Clearance (with suntop):6' 5" (1.96 m)
  • Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up) (Reduction for swing tongue 2’ 7”):23’ 4” X 8’ 3” X 7’ 2”
  • European Certification:C
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Equipment

Standard Equipment
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
Deck/Cockpit
8" cleats – bow (3), stern (2)
20" interior freeboard
Aft side rails
Bow and stern lifting eyes
Bow trolling motor flat
Drink holders forward (2)
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stainless steel bow rail
Stern deck-mounted stainless steel rod holders (4 at transom)
Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Console
Acrylic windshield
Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Compass
Console access door with stainless steel latch
Console-mounted rod holders (2)
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Fire extinguisher pocket
Stainless steel grab rail (wraps windshield)
Stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Seating
Cooler (54 qt) with cushion seat and backrest
Port and starboard aft quarter seats with removable cushions
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and storage
Storage
Bow anchor locker with overboard drain
Lockable console storage
Storage in reversible pilot seat base
Storage under aft seating
Mechanical
90 ELPT EFI Command Thrust FourStroke Mercury® engine
Analog instrumentation
Automatic bilge pump
Battery box
Electric horn
Fuel tank (35 gallons)
Hydraulic steering
Navigation lights
Stainless steel propeller
Vessel view mobile
Galvanized Trailer with Swing Tongue
LED lights
Tie-downs
Torsion axle
Trailer jack
Winch with nylon strap
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Options

Option descriptions below may not list full details and compatibilities. For complete descriptions please visit the Build Your Whaler feature. Option images may not reflect the most current design/color/model. Please check with your local dealer.
Hull Colors
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
White (Standard)
Classic Desert Tan
Glacier Green
Light Blue
Light Gray
Engine
90 ELPT EFI Black FourStroke Mercury engine (standard engine)
115 ELPT EFI Black Command Thrust FourStroke Black Mercury engine
Notable Options/Accessories
Anchor roller
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Anchor roller (not compatible with trolling motor panel) (not for use as anchor stowage)
Bow tow eye
Rails - forward grab rails
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Rails - forward grab rails (deletes standard bow rail)
Rails - split bow rail
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Rails - split bow rail (deletes standard bow rail)
Rails - white rub rail
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Rails - white rub rail (includes white graphics on Glacier Green and Light Blue hull side gelcoat options)
Raw water washdown
Rod holders (transom)
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Rod holders (transom)(additional to 4 standard transom rod holders)
Seating - bow cushion
Seating - pedestal fishing seat (1 at bow)
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Seating - pedestal fishing seat (1 at bow) (not compatible with sun lounge)
Seating – reversible pilot seat with livewell
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Seating – reversible pilot seat with livewell – includes: fiberglass base, livewell (19.5 gallons) with blue interior, raw water washdown
Seating – reversible pilot seat with pull-out cooler – includes: fiberglass base, slide-out carry-on cooler (54 qt)
Seating - sun lounge
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Seating - sun lounge (bow sun lounge and sun lounge backrest cushions) (deletes standard cooler seat and console mounted rod holders) (not compatible with pedestal fishing seat)
Ski pylon
Suntop with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings
Table - cockpit table
Tackle storage
Trailer - delete
Trailer - galvanized trailer with disc brakes
Trailer - galvanized trailer with radial tires and disc brakes
Trolling motor panel
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– includes: battery box for trolling motor, forward grab rails, removable bow light (not compatible with anchor roller or split bow rail)(deletes standard bow rail)
Electronics
Raymarine Axiom 7 DV 7” Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine Axiom 7 DV 7” Electronics / Navigation Package (GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(DownVision with CPT 100 transom transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Raymarine Axiom 7 RV 7” Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine Axiom 7 RV 7” Electronics / Navigation Package (GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp Transom Transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Raymarine Ray53 VHF
Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (2)
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Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (2) and MP3/USB inputs (Fusion Bluetooth enabled)
Canvas
Console cover (black or blue)
Reversible pilot seat cover (black or blue)

Performance

Mercury 90 FourStroke Command Thrust
  • Testing Information
  • Model: 170 Dauntless
  • Hull #: USBWCE2182G212
  • Engine: Mercury 90 FourStroke Command Thrust
  • Horsepower: 90
  • Gear Ratio: 2.38 : 1
  • Prop: 14” x 19” Enertia
  • Fuel Capacity: 35 gallons
  • Notable Options: None
  • Test Date: N/A
  • Weight Summary

    Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.

  • Dry Weight: 2,194 lbs
  • Fuel: 30 gallons
  • Water: 0 gallons
  • Test Gear: 20 lbs
  • Personnel: 390 lbs
  • Test Weight: 2,789 lbs
  • Water Conditions: N/A
  • Weather Conditions: N/A
Mercury 115 FourStroke Command Thrust
  • Testing Information
  • Model: 170 Dauntless
  • Hull #: USBWCE2182G212
  • Engine: Mercury 115 FourStroke Command Thrust
  • Horsepower: 115
  • Gear Ratio: 2.38 : 1
  • Prop: 14 1/8” x 21” Enertia
  • Fuel Capacity: 35 gallons
  • Notable Options: None
  • Test Date: N/A
  • Weight Summary

    Tested weight is for the vessel as configured. Subject to change based on options and loading condition.

  • Dry Weight: 2,194 lbs
  • Fuel: 25 gallons
  • Water: 0 gallons
  • Test Gear: 20 lbs
  • Personnel: 390 lbs
  • Test Weight: 2,758 lbs
  • Water Conditions: N/A
  • Weather Conditions: N/A
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