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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 abundant 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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Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless Lifestyle

Comfort and Craftmanship

The 250 Dauntless delivers incredible quality and value that you can see and feel, making it worth every penny. Its ability to support multiple activities comes with no trade-offs in terms of comfort or craftsmanship.

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An Inviting Bow

The 250 Dauntless offers ample seating throughout, including a plush two-person lounge forward of the console with armrests and drink holders, and forward bow seating with flip-up backrests and an under-seat fishbox.

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A Smarter Stern Deck

A flush, stable stern deck features two ergonomic fold-down seats and a center livewell, making it a prime spot for casting a line or riding in comfort.

Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless Lifestyle

Major Storage

Store everything you need for a full day on the water and access your gear easily. The deep lockable storage garage beneath the forward lounge seat is just one example: It has space for multiple fishing rods, buckets, life jackets, ropes and more.

Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless Lifestyle

Great Fishability

Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced pro, count on the 250 Dauntless to empower catch after catch. Fishing features include a standard 25 gallon livewell, optional T-Top or hard-top with rod holders and an available reversible pilot seat with an additional livewell option. Three optional helm seats allow you to tailor the helm as you wish.

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Specifications

Length Overall

24' 9"

Maximum Horsepower

425 HP

Persons Capacity

10

Beam

8’ 6”

Bridge Clearance (no top)

6’ 1”

Bridge Clearance (with top)

7’ 11”

Draft

15”

Length (with platforms)

25’ 8”

Transom Height

30”

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

24' 9"

Fuel Capacity

87 Gal

Maximum Weight Capacity

2,735 lbs

Swamped Capacity

5,600 lbs

Weight (dry, no engine)

3,390 lbs

Weight (with engine, fuel and water)

4,740 lbs

Maximum Engine Weight

720 lbs

Minimum Horsepower

250 HP

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Console

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

Deck/Cockpit

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

Mechanical

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: 87-gallon Fuel/water separator Navigation lights Propeller - stainless steel SmartCraft deluxe gauge package Tilt steering SmartCraft Connect Mobile

Seating

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

Standard Equipment

All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel

Storage

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
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Exterior Color

Glacier Green White Classic Desert Tan Light Blue Platinum Abaco Blue

Graphic Colors

Red graphics Black graphics White graphics Silver graphics Blue graphics Chrome graphics

Frame Color

White Frame Black Frame

Tops & Towers

T-top Hardtop - Fiberglass

Hardtop Underside Color

Platinum Glacier Green Classic Desert Tan Light Blue

Single Engine

425 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine 425 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado 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

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

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

Deluxe Electronics Simrad Package 12" Display 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 SYS SGL

Canvas

Combination helm seat / console cover Storage Garage Cover Sunshade at bow
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* Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by the engines. MPG computed from MPH & GPH. Range based on 90% of total fuel capacity.

** The performance data shown should be considered valid only for the specific boat whose serial number is shown and on the date this test was performed. Many factors may affect the actual performance of this boat or of similar boats. Such factors include, but are not limited to, installation of certain options such as towers and hard tops, vessel loading and trim, weather and sea conditions, engine condition, propeller condition, and hull bottom condition. Boston Whaler makes no guarantee whatsoever that this performance will be repeated on this boat at a later date or at any time on a similarly equipped boat.

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