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250 Dauntless

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For boaters seeking a higher-quality bay boat experience, the all-new 250 Dauntless raises the bar. Smooth-riding performance and a spacious center console layout combine with amenities for fishing, watersports, comfortable offshore cruising and beyond. From the inviting bow lounge to the sleek redesigned hull, the 250 is more than just confident - it's dauntless.



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250 DAUNTLESS FEATURES

  • Forward double lounge seat with large lockable storage and room for 7’ rods
  • 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 Simrad 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"

L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)

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

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"

L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)

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

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

Classic Desert Tan

Light Blue

Platinum

Gelcoat Full Hull Colors

White

Graphic Colors

Red graphics

Black graphics

White graphics

Silver graphics

Blue graphics

Chrome graphics

Frame Color

White Frame

Black Frame

Tops & Towers

Hardtop - Fiberglass

Hardtop Underside Color

Platinum

Glacier Green

Classic Desert Tan

Light Blue

Single Engine

250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine

250 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine

300 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine

300 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine

400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine

400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine

Helm Seating

Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler

Seating - competition leaning post

Seating - deluxe leaning post

Seating - reversible pilot seat w/livewell

Packages

Plumbing package

Railings and Rub Rails

Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert

Rails - split bow rail

Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert

Entertaining Features

Table - at bow

Fishing Features

Trolling motor 36V with charger

Jackplate

Powerpole - 10' (white)

Powerpole - 10' (black)

Trolling motor panel

Notable Options & Accessories

Glove box

Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries

Raw water wash down

Anchor roller

Bow tow eye

Electric trim tabs with indicator

Trailer - aluminum

Navigation

Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX

Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display

Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX

Electronics

VHF Radio (Simrad)

Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM

Vessel View 4" display

Premium audio package

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia

First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

First Mate Safety & Security System

Sunshades

Sunshade at bow

Canvas

Combo pilot seat and console cover

Storage garage cover

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

Classic Desert Tan

Light Blue

Platinum

Gelcoat Full Hull Colors

White

Graphic Colors

Red graphics

Black graphics

White graphics

Silver graphics

Blue graphics

Chrome graphics

Frame Color

White Frame

Black Frame

Tops & Towers

Hardtop - Fiberglass

Hardtop Underside Color

Platinum

Glacier Green

Classic Desert Tan

Light Blue

Single Engine

250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine

250 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine

300 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine

300 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine

400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine

400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine

Helm Seating

Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler

Seating - competition leaning post

Seating - deluxe leaning post

Seating - reversible pilot seat w/livewell

Packages

Plumbing package

Railings and Rub Rails

Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert

Rails - split bow rail

Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert

Entertaining Features

Table - at bow

Fishing Features

Trolling motor 36V with charger

Jackplate

Powerpole - 10' (white)

Powerpole - 10' (black)

Trolling motor panel

Notable Options & Accessories

Glove box

Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries

Raw water wash down

Anchor roller

Bow tow eye

Electric trim tabs with indicator

Trailer - aluminum

Navigation

Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX

Nav Package, Simrad 9" NSX Add'l Display

Nav Package, Simrad 12" NSX

Electronics

VHF Radio (Simrad)

Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM

Vessel View 4" display

Premium audio package

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia

First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea

CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand

First Mate Safety & Security System

Sunshades

Sunshade at bow

Canvas

Combo pilot seat and console cover

Storage garage cover

250 Dauntless Engine Comparison Graph


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

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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

250DA-250-V8-AMS


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

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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

250DA-300-V8-AMS


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

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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

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