Research Boston Whaler Boats - 180 Dauntless

The stylish 180 Dauntless® builds on the Dauntless family tradition of outstanding versatility for all kinds of boating activities – serious fishing, watersports or comfortable cruising.

It’s loaded with standard fishing features, such as eight rod holders and casting space for multiple anglers, including a full-width aft casting deck that converts to a bench seat. Options like the livewell in the front console, reversible pilot seat with livewell and the fishing package with a trolling motor panel make the 180 exceptionally well-appointed for fishing.

For watersports, the standard 135 Verado®, along with the optional ski pylon, can pull a skier with ease. For added convenience for both fishing and watersports, our optional, patented All-Activity Tower® includes features like rod holders, a tow bit and ski and wakeboard stowage. A day of cruising is comfortable and fun, with seating for eight people, while everyone kicks back to enjoy the Clarion® stereo. The optional sun top helps keep passengers cool and dry. And, typical of Whaler®, there’s plenty of storage for everyone’s gear.

Ample seating includes a forward console seat with backrest and seat cushion, with an insulated livewell inside. The full-featured console includes ergonomically placed instrumentation, a large electronics mounting surface, a new stainless steel steering wheel and a storage compartment with door. The reversible pilot seat features a locking backrest and a slide-out, carry-on 54-quart cooler.

Getting into the boat is easy via the integral swim platform with telescoping ladder. The stern seat’s backrest folds down to become a full-width casting platform.
Draft: 1 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 1 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 60
Standard features:
Deck / Cockpit
-- Self-bailing cockpit
-- 20" interior freeboard
-- Bow and stern lifting eyes
--Welded stainless steel bow rail
-- 8" cleats (2 bow, 2 stern, 2 spring line)
-- Heavy-duty rub rail
-- Integral swim platform with telescoping ladder
-- Bow trolling motor flat
-- Garboard drain plug
-- Stern deck-mounted stainless steel rod holders (2)
-- Full-width aft casting platform
-- Cup holders forward (2)
-- Aft side rails


Console
--Welded stainless steel grab rail
-- Acrylic windshield
-- Cup holders (2)
-- Fire extinguisher pocket
-- Console access door with stainless steel latch
-- Compass
-- Console-mounted rod holders (6)
-- Stainless steel steering wheel
-- Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
-- Electronics mounting surface
-- Insulated storage tub with lid on front of console
-- Seat cushion with backrest
-- Tackle drawers (2)


Seating
-- Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and slide-out carry-on cooler (54 qt)
-- Stern seat with folding backrest


Storage
-- Bow anchor locker with overboard drain
-- Storage in reversible pilot seat base
-- Lockable console storage
-- Storage under aft seating


Mechanical
-- 60-gallon fuel tank
-- Navigation lights
-- Mercury® pre-rig
-- 135 XL DTS Mercury Verado® FourStroke with hydraulic tilt steering
-- Stainless steel propeller
-- SmartCraft® deluxe gauge package
-- Electric horn
-- Automatic bilge pump
-- Battery box