Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless (2021) - Test Video by BoatTEST.com

The new Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless replaces the 240 Dauntless for 2021 and is a keel-up redesign that was focused on making its ride more comfortable in choppy conditions.
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[@darthkek1953]

Love a Boston Whaler. Fantastic brand. That boat with the 400 gives me goosebumps.

[@johnscarpino6169]

I ordered one- December build date. April delivery 300 HP v8

[@sadenuttie2234]

Never thought they were worth it until I watched them handle inlets, wow

[@michiganengineer8621]

Whaler has always built solid boats, looks like the 250 Dauntless is keeping up the family tradition nicely. A minor point though Capt. Steve, you said there was zero distortion through the windscreen. If you're looking through it just behind the T-top support where the glass is curving back to the flat sides, there _is_ some distortion visible in your footage at least twice.

[@thazen783]

She is a beauty. Wonder what test results would be with the other 2 outboards?

[@sldhespeel]

Correction... the Mercury 350 and a 400 horsepower engine options are not V8. But rather the 2.6L V6

[@alanploetz7100]

Correction - I took my own advice, went to my full screen computer and it looks as though Stijn is right - the 350 & 400 appear to still be the Supercharged V6 engines.

[@Bangabalunga]

You are both wrong. 2.6 in-line 6 engine

[@Bangabalunga]

Wow, if she is that fast with the Mercury 300, who needs 350 and 400?

[@tomsreviews238]

You don't need more power. It can do everything and burn less fuel while doing it.

[@doolittlegeorge]

Still the best hull on the market but at the US economy plunges into recession management needs to note how and why Yamaha continues to run circles around the entire Industry still going on for as long is I can remember (20 Years plus easy.) #outofexcuses

[@rehaerman6519]

Such a big boat does not have a sink in the head?!? That's unacceptable!!!

[@marcoticci]

Preferisco outrage