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240 Dauntless Pro

The 240 Dauntless® Pro is purpose-built for anglers looking to step up their game—without sacrificing any comfort. Inshore or offshore, the 240 performs like a champ, thanks to Whaler’s precision-crafted hull and strong, efficient Mercury®  power. Serious fishing features include a no-step stern casting deck and the new Pro Angler’s Tower, with a dedicated portside ladder for safe access and a state-of-the-art upper helm for confident command and unbeatable visibility.

  • Large, single-level stern casting deck with storage and center livewell
  • Standard Pro Angler’s Tower with full helm controls, leaning pad and easy portside access
  • Glass front windshield and optional side curtains provide protection from the elements
  • Fishing options include power pole, trolling motor and jack plate
  • Comfortable bow seating features flip-up backrests and under-seat storage
  • Aft quarter seats with plug-in backrests
  • Leaning post includes rod holders and accommodates a large cooler underneath
  • Mercury®  power options up to 350-hp

Step up your fishing game both inshore and offshore with the new 240 Dauntless Pro.

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Specs

  • L.O.A.:23' 11" (7.29 m) (on centerline, from engine to bow mounting location)
  • L.O.A.:24' 8" (7.52 m) (with platforms)
  • Beam:8' 6" (2.59 m)
  • Draft:14" (0.36 m)
  • Weight (dry, no engine):3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
  • Weight (with engines, fuel and water, if applicable):4,654 lbs (2111 kg)
  • Maximum Weight Capacity:3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
  • Swamped Capacity:6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
  • Persons Capacity:9
  • Maximum Horsepower:350 HP (261 kW)
  • Minimum Horsepower:250 HP (186 kW)
  • Maximum Engine Weight:700 lbs. (318 kg)
  • Transom Height:25" (0.64 m)
  • Height (keel to highest point):9' 7"
  • Height (lowest tip underwater gear, in down position, to top of tower):10' 11"
  • Deadrise at Transom:16°
  • Fuel Capacity:90 gallons (341 L)
  • Bridge Clearance:8' 1" (2.46 m)
  • European Certification:C
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Equipment

All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
21" interior freeboard
8" cleats – bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
Bow rail – welded stainless steel
Casting platform – full-width aft
Drink holders – forward (2)
Drink holders – aft (2)
Garboard drain plug
Heavy-duty rub rail
Lifting eyes – bow and stern
Livewell (38 gallons) - insulated with blue interior and flush mounted lid in stern deck
Rod holders – stern deck-mounted stainless steel (4)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Side rails – low profile, aft welded stainless steel
Swim platform with telescoping ladder
Trolling motor flat at bow
Acrylic access door with stainless steel latch
Analog instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Console face tan gelcoat
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Fatigue pad (located on console for second station operation)
Fire extinguisher pocket
Glass windshield
Grab rail at front of console
Interior light
Livewell – insulated with blue interior and lid on front of console
Portable head in console
Rod holders – console mounted stainless steel (4)
Stainless steel opening port light with screen
Steering wheel (stainless steel with knob)
Bow and stern spreader lights
Compass
Cup holders (2)
Dome light (red and white)
Electronics flat
Fiberglass hardtop
Integrated second station access steps (port side of console)
Rod holders (4)
Aft seating with removable backrest (2)
Aluminum frame leaning post with slide-out carry-on cooler (65qt YETI), flip-up bolsters, integrated rod holders (4)
Bow cushion
Forward console seat
Bow anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
Lockable bow storage under forward starboard seat with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
Lockable console storage
Lockable rod storage under forward seating with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
Storage (port and starboard)(located in stern deck outboard of livewell)
225 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery boxes and switch and dual battery wiring
Electric horn
Engine fuel/water separator
Fuel tank (90 gallons)
Navigation lights
Propeller – stainless steel
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Tilt steering
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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.
Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
White (Standard)
Classic Desert Tan
Glacier Green
Light Blue
Light Gray
250 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering (standard engine)
250 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
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250 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
300 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
300 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
350 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke
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350 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
350 XL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke
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350 XL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
Raymarine 7” Axiom 7 RV Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine 7” Axiom 7 RV Electronics / Navigation Package (Raymarine Axiom 7 RealVision 3D with 7” touchscreen)(GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(Chirp DownVision, SideVision and transom transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)(includes additional Axiom 7 RV electronics for Pro Angler’s Tower)
Raymarine 9” Axiom 9 RV Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine 9” Axiom 9 RV Electronics / Navigation Package (Raymarine Axiom 9 RealVision 3D with 9” touchscreen)(GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(Chirp DownVision, SideVision and transom transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)(includes additional Axiom 7 RV electronics for Pro Angler’s Tower)
Raymarine 9" Axiom Additional Display (must select Axiom 9" Navigation Package option)
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 (4) and MP3 / USB inputs (Fusion Bluetooth enabled) (includes remote at second station)
Vessel View Mobile
Active Engine Trim
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Active Engine Trim (Mercury option that automatically adjusts drive trim based on speed)
Anchor roller
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Anchor roller (not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor) (not for use as anchor stowage)
Bow tow eye
Electric trim tabs with indicators (includes control from second station)
Hardtop gelcoat
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Hardtop gelcoat (hardtop underside color matches hull color)(options include classic desert tan, glacier green, light blue or light grey)
Jackplate
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Jackplate - Atlas 10” offset heavy-duty jackplate with control at console and upper station
Portable head with deck pump-out
Powerpole – 8’ (includes powerpole bracket)(black – dependent on engine color)
Powerpole – 8’ (includes powerpole bracket)(white – dependent on engine color)
Powerpole – 10’ (includes powerpole bracket)(black – dependent on engine color)
Powerpole – 10’ (includes powerpole bracket)(white – dependent on engine color)
Rails - forward side rails with drink holders (2)
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Rails - forward side rails with drink holders (2) (deletes standard bow rail)
Rails - split bow rail (replaces standard bow rail) (not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor)
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)
Rails - white rub rail with stainless steel insert
Raw water washdown
Seating - pedestal fishing seats (2)
Shower - freshwater with 12-gallon tank
Smartbox
Sunshade at bow (Sureshade)(not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor)
Table - bow table with dedicated storage
Trailer – aluminum with disc brakes, dual torsion axles, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tire
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
Trolling motor 24V
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Trolling motor 24V with charger (Motorguide XI-5)(not compatible with anchor roller, split bow rail or sunshade at bow) (deletes standard bow rail) – includes: battery boxes for trolling motors (2), forward side rails with drink holders (4), removable bow light, trolling motor panel, battery charger
Console cover (black or blue)
Leaning post cover (black or blue)
Side curtains and visor (black or blue)
Upper station cover (black or blue)

Performance

Mercury 350 Verado
  • Testing Information
  • Model: 240 Dauntless Pro
  • Hull #: USBWCE2055C717
  • Engine: Mercury 350 Verado
  • Horsepower: 350
  • Gear Ratio: 1.75 : 1
  • Prop: 14.5” x 18” Enertia
  • Fuel Capacity: 90 gallons
  • Notable Options: Pro Anglers Tower, Fish Sterndeck, Fish L/P, Jackplate, Powerpole, Trolling Motor
  • Test Date: 10-April-17
  • Weight Summary
  • Dry Weight: 4,440 lbs
  • Fuel: 50 gallons
  • Water: 0 gallons
  • Test Gear: 20 lbs
  • Personnel: 390 lbs
  • Test Weight: 5,158 lbs
  • Water Conditions: 72° F
  • Weather Conditions: 74° F
240 Dauntless Pro Engine Comparison Graph

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