270 Dauntless
For versatility and effortless enjoyment, the 270 Dauntless® is unrivaled. Comfort and ease start in the bow, and continue throughout with stylish finishes, accessories and options to ensure you are prepared for any adventure. At every turn, the 270 Dauntless is the epitome of capability and comfort.
- Optional swim platform provides divers and swimmers with a convenient, easy-access platform.
- Huge, lockable storage beneath the forward lounge seat holds rods, buckets and much more.
- Optional integrated hardtop features rod holders to keep your fishing arsenal at hand.
- Optional deluxe leaning post enhances the helm seat with flip-up thigh-rise bolsters.
Capable, versatile and enjoyable, with stylish finishes and accessories for any adventure.
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Specs
- L.O.A.:27' 4" (8.33m) (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location)
- L.O.A.:27' 10" (8.48 m) (includes swim platform and rubrail)
- Beam:9' 0" (2.74 m)
- Draft:17" (0.43 m)
- Weight (dry, no engine):4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg)
- Weight (with engines, fuel and water, if applicable):6,949 lbs. (3,152 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity:3,349 lbs. (1,519 kg)
- Swamped Capacity:8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg)
- Height (keel to highest point):7' 7"
- Height (lowest tip underwater gear, in down position, to top of windshield/hardtop):8' 6"
- Persons Capacity:12
- Maximum Horsepower:450 hp (336 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower:300 hp (224 kW)
- Deadrise at Transom:18
- Fuel Capacity:150 gallons (575 L)
- Water Capacity:18 gallons (68 L)
- Maximum Engine Weight:1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
- Transom Height:30" (0.76 m) single; 25" (0.64 m) dual
- Livewell Volume:30 gallons (113.56 L)
- Bridge Clearance:6' 3" (1.91 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with hardtop):9' 3" (2.82 m)
- Package Boat Specs (with trailer/engine up):34' 6"L x 9' 0"W x 12' 8"H
- European Certification:C
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Equipment
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
24" aft interior freeboard
8" cleats – bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
Aft welded stainless steel side rails
Bow and stern lifting eyes
Drink holders – forward (4), lounge (2), console (2), leaning post (2), aft seat (2)
Forward grab rails with drink holders
Full-width aft casting platform
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stern deck-mounted stainless steel rod holders (5)
Swim platform with telescoping ladder and grab handle
Acrylic console access door with stainless steel latch
Acrylic windshield
Analog instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Compass
Courtesy light
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Fire extinguisher pocket
Interior light
Molded fiberglass console liner
Portable head in console (with pump-out)
Seat cushion with backrest
Stainless steel hooks (2)
Stainless steel opening port light with screen
Welded stainless steel grab rail
Bow cushion
Forward console seat
Forward port and starboard seats with folding backrests
Leaning post – includes: aluminum frame, cup holders (2), dual seats, fiberglass storage compartment, grab rail, removable backrest, rod holders (4), YETI cooler (94 qt), stern seat with folding backrest
Bow anchor locker with overboard drain
Insulated bow storage lockers/fishboxes (3) with overboard drains and stainless steel gas shocks
Lockable console front storage – holds 5 rods, 2 5-gallon buckets (included), miscellaneous gear, and optional dive tank racks
Lockable console storage
Storage in leaning post
Storage under aft seat
300 XXL L6 DTS Mercury® Verado FourStroke engine with power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Battery trays (3) with switch and wiring
Electric horn
Electric trim tabs with indicators
Engine fuel/water separator
Freshwater shower (18 gallons) with stern sprayer
Fuel tank (150 gallons)
Navigation lights
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propeller
Tilt steering
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Options
Gelcoat Hull Colors
White (Standard)
Classic Desert Tan
Glacier Green
Light Blue
Light Gray
300 XXL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with power steering (standard engine)
200 CXL L4 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verado FourStroke engines
225 CXL L6 DTS Black Dual Mercury Verado FourStroke engines
300 XXL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke
350 XXL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke
350 XXL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke
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Raymarine eS97 9” Electronics / Navigation Package
Raymarine eS98 9” Additional Display Electronics Package
Raymarine eS127 12.1” Electronics / Navigation Package
Raymarine eS128 12.1” Additional Display Electronics Package
Raymarine Radar – Radome - 4kW 24”
Raymarine Ray50 VHF radio
Raymarine Satellite Weather
Satellite radio – Sirius satellite receiver with antenna
Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4)
Anchor windlass with through hull anchoring system
Battery charging system
Beach boarding ladder
Bow tow eye
Dive tank holders
Casting platform with dedicated storage (forward)
Deluxe leaning post with livewell
Deluxe leaning post with storage
Hardtop (fiberglass) - includes cockpit floodlights, dome light, life jacket storage, rod holders
Lighting - Underwater (2)
Outriggers – radial outriggers
Pro anglers package
Rails - bow rail
Rails - split bow rail
Rails - black rub-rail (standard)
Rails - white rub-rail
Rails - white rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Raw water washdown
Red, blue or black graphics, striping and logos
Refrigerator (cockpit)
Seating - bow cushion (filler)
Seating - bow pedestal fishing seat
Seating - stern pedestal fishing seat
Ski pylon (not compatible with Pro Anglers Package)
Sunshade at bow
Sunshade at cockpit
Swim patio
Table - bow table with dedicated storage
Trailer – aluminum with disc brakes, dual torsion axles, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tire
Console cover (black or blue)
Combination console / deluxe leaning post cover
Combination console / leaning post with storage cover (black or blue)
Combination console / leaning post with livewell cover (black or blue)
Deluxe leaning post cover
Leaning post with cooler cover
Storage garage cover (black or blue)
Sun top with w/boot & stainless steel fittings (black or blue)
Performance
Mercury 300 Verado
- Testing Information
- Model: 270 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE0766K213
- Engine: Mercury 300 Verado
- Horsepower: 300
- Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
- Prop: 15” x 15” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Notable Options: Hardtop, Deluxe Leaning Post, Anchor Windlass
- Test Date: 10-January-2013
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 6,100 lbs
- Fuel: 80 gallons
- Water: 15 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 385 lbs
- Test Weight: 7,122 lbs
- Water Conditions: 68° F
- Weather Conditions: 78° F
Twin Mercury 200 Verados
- Testing Information
- Model: 270 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE0766K213
- Engine: Twin Mercury 200 Verados
- Horsepower: 400
- Gear Ratio: 2.08 : 1
- Prop: 14” x 19” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Notable Options: Hardtop, Deluxe Leaning Post, Anchor Windlass
- Test Date: 03-January-2013
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 6,300 lbs
- Fuel: 80 gallons
- Water: 15 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 385 lbs
- Test Weight: 7,322 lbs
- Water Conditions: 66° F
- Weather Conditions: 69° F
Twin Mercury 225 Verados
- Testing Information
- Model: 270 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE0766K213
- Engine: Twin Mercury 225 Verados
- Horsepower: 450
- Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
- Prop: 14 1/2” x 17” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Notable Options: Hardtop, Deluxe Leaning Post, Anchor Windlass
- Test Date: 15-January-2013
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 6,700 lbs
- Fuel: 80 gallons
- Water: 15 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 385 lbs
- Test Weight: 7,722 lbs
- Water Conditions: 71° F
- Weather Conditions: 64° F
Twin Mercury 150 Verados
- Testing Information
- Model: 270 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE0195H314
- Engine: Twin Mercury 150 Verados
- Horsepower: 300
- Gear Ratio: 2.08 : 1
- Prop: 14 1/2” x 17” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Notable Options: Hardtop, Deluxe LP, Windlass
- Test Date: 29-August-2013
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 6,300 lbs
- Fuel: 75 gallons
- Water: 0 gallons
- Test Gear: 25 lbs
- Personnel: 350 lbs
- Test Weight: 7,136 lbs
- Water Conditions: 66° F
- Weather Conditions: 69° F
Mercury 350 Verado
- Testing Information
- Model: 270 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE1042A515
- Engine: Mercury 350 Verado
- Horsepower: 350
- Gear Ratio: 1.75 : 1
- Prop: 16” x 17” Enertia ECO
- Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
- Notable Options: Anchor Windlass, Split Bow Rail, Cockpit Refrigerator
- Test Date: 12-February-2015
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 5,183 lbs
- Fuel: 75 gallons
- Water: 15 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 350 lbs
- Test Weight: 6,140 lbs
- Water Conditions: 68° F
- Weather Conditions: 57° F
270 Dauntless Engine Comparison Graph
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