180 Dauntless
The 180 Dauntless® invites on-water adventure of every type. Anglers benefit from ample amenities, space and control, while watersports fans will love the powerful yet nimble performance. Every passenger will appreciate the comfort and style that denotes Boston Whaler’s emphasis on true quality, as well as the confidence Whaler inspires every time.
- Six console-mounted rod holders keep your rods right within reach.
- Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest comes with a 54-quart slide-out carry-on cooler.
- Lockable console storage compartment keeps valuable items safe and secure.
- Integral swim platform features a telescoping ladder to make water access effortless.
- Robust aft seating converts to form a wide casting deck.
- Optional front console livewell, pedestal fishing seats and trolling motor panel.
- Popular All-Activity Tower(TM) option adds more rod holders, a tow bit and additional watersports capability.
Comfort, style and confident performance for anglers and watersports lovers alike.
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Specs
- L.O.A.:18' 1" (5.51 m)
- Beam:8' 1" (2.46 m)
- Draft:12" (0.30 m)
- Weight (dry, no engine):2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
- Weight (with engines, fuel and water, if applicable):2,781 lbs. (1,261 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity:2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
- Swamped Capacity:3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
- Height (keel to lowest point):5' 10"
- Height (lowest tip underwater gear, in down position, to top of windshield/hardtop):7' 2.5"
- Persons Capacity:8
- Maximum Horsepower:150 hp (112 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower:135 hp (100 kW)
- Deadrise at Transom:16
- Fuel Capacity:53 gallons (201 L)
- Maximum Engine Weight:530 lbs. (240 kg)
- Transom Height:25" (0.63 m)
- Livewell Volume:15 gallons (56.78 L)/19.5 gallons optional (73.81 L)
- Bridge Clearance (no top):4' 10" (1.47 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with sun-top):7' 0" (2.13 m)
- Package Boat Specs (with trailer/engine up):24' 0"L x 8' 1"W x 7' 9"H
- European Certification:C
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Equipment
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
Al rails welded 316-L stainless steel
8" cleats – bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
20" interior freeboard
Aft side rails
Bow and stern lifting eyes
Bow trolling motor flat
Forward drink holders (2)
Full-width aft casting platform
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Integral swim platform with telescoping ladder
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stainless steel bow rail
Stern deck-mounted stainless steel rod holders (4)
Acrylic windshield
Eectrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Compass
Console access door with stainless steel latch
Console-mounted rod holders (6)
Drain with plug
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Fire extinguisher pocket
Insulated storage tub with lid on front of console
Stainless steel grab rail
Stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Tackle drawers (2)
Forward console seat
Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and slide-out carry-on cooler (54 qt)
Stern seat with folding backrest
Bow anchor locker with overboard drain
Lockable console storage
Storage in reversible pilot seat base
Storage under aft seating
150 XL EFI Mercury FourStroke engine
Automatic bilge pump
Battery box
Electric horn
Fuel tank (53 gallons)
Hydraulic steering
Navigation lights
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propeller
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Options
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Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
White (Standard)
Classic Desert Tan
Glacier Green
Light Blue
Light Gray
150 XL EFI Mercury FourStroke engine (standard engine)
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 Ray52 VHF Radio
Satellite radio – Sirius satellite receiver with antenna
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Satellite radio – Sirius satellite receiver with antenna (must select stereo option)
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)
Vessel View Mobile
All Activity Tower
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All Activity Tower (not compatible with ski pylon or tow arch) – includes: poling platform, ski and wakeboard racks, ski pylon
Anchor roller
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Anchor roller (not compatible with trolling motor panel) (not for use as anchor stowage)
Bow tow eye
Livewell at front of console
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Livewell at front of console (not compatible with sun lounge)
Rails - forward grab rails with drink holders
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Rails - forward grab rails with drink holders (deletes standard bow rail) (included in trolling motor panel)
Rails - split bow rail
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Rails - split bow rail (replaces standard bow rail) (not compatible with trolling motor panel)
Rails - black rub-rail (standard)
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
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Raw water washdown (included in reversible pilot seat with livewell)
Seating - bow cushion (included in sun lounge)
Seating - pedestal fishing seats (2)
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Seating - pedestal fishing seats (2) (aft seat deleted with tow arch or All Activity Tower)
Seating - reversible pilot seat with livewell
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Seating - reversible pilot seat with livewell (replaces slide-out carry-on cooler (54 qt)) – includes: fiberglass base, livewell (19.5 gallons) with blue interior, raw water washdown
Seating - sun lounge (bow cushion and sun lounge filler cushion)
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Seating - sun lounge (bow cushion and sun lounge filler cushion) (not compatible with livewell at front of console)
Ski pylon
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Ski pylon (not compatible with tow arch or All Activity Tower)
Tow arch (not compatible with ski pylon or All Activity Tower)
Trailer – aluminum with disc brakes, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tire, torsion axle
Trolling motor panel
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Trolling motor panel (not compatible with anchor roller, split bow rail or sunshade at bow)(deletes standard bow rail) – includes: battery boxes for trolling motors (2), forward grab rails with drink holders, removable bow light
Console cover (black or blue)
Reversible pilot seat cover (black or blue)
Sun top with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings
Performance
Mercury 150 EFI FourStroke
- Testing Information
- Model: 180 Dauntless
- Hull #: USBWCE0862A212
- Engine: Mercury 150 EFI FourStroke
- Horsepower: 150
- Gear Ratio: 1.92 : 1
- Prop: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons
- Notable Options: None
- Test Date: 20-January-2012
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 2,533 lbs
- Fuel: 30 gallons
- Water: 0 gallons
- Test Gear: 0 lbs
- Personnel: 345 lbs
- Test Weight: 3,063 lbs
- Water Conditions: 70° F
- Weather Conditions: 80° F
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