2026 Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless
$197,859
$205,859
Boat in Kilmarnock, VA 22482 US
Built in 2026
250 Dauntless
1 Engine (Mercury)
24.8 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The price shown is the suggested retail price less Spring Savings rebate (good thru 5/31/26) - please contact us for the sale price and dealer incentives!
THIS BEAUTIFUL BAY BOAT COULD BE YOURS! WELL EQUIPPED TO MEET YOUR BOATING NEEDS WITH OPTIONS SUCH AS 12" NAVIGATION BY SIMRAD, PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM, AND SO MUCH MORE! CALL TODAY!
BOAT COMES EQUIPPED WITH:
- 300XXL V8 AMS WHITE MERCURY FOURSTROKE
- GLACIER GREEN GELCOAT HULL
- WHITE GRAPHICS
- WHITE FRAME
- BLACK CANVAS
- WHITE UNDERSIDE OF HARDTOP
- COMBO HELM SEAT/CONSOLE COVER
- ELECTRIC TRIM TABS W/ INDICATOR
- FIBERGLASS HARDTOP
- GLOVE BOX
- NAVIGATION PACKAGE, SIMRAD 12" NSX - Simrad NSX 12" MFD (GPS, chart plotter, fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 transom mount transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), C-Map® Discover™ X chart card: North America/Canada
- PLUMBING PACKAGE - includes: portable head with pump-out and freshwater shower (12 gallon tank)
- PREMIUM AUDIO PACKAGE - includes: (4) speakers plus (2) subwoofers, add amplifier, upgrade speakers to M series
- RAW WATER WASHDOWN
- REVERSIBLE PILOT SEAT W/ LIVEWELL
- SPLIT BOW RAIL
- STEREO
- STORAGE GARAGE COVER
- VESSEL VIEW DISPLAY - (network connections to Simrad with Navigation Package)
- VHF RADIO (SIMRAD)
- WHITE RUBRAIL W/ STAINLESS STEEL INSERT
For boaters seeking a higher-quality bay boat experience, the 250 Dauntless raises the bar. Smooth-riding performance and a spacious center console layout combine with amenities for fishing, watersports, comfortable offshore cruising and beyond. From the inviting bow lounge to the sleek redesigned hull, the 250 is more than just confident - it's dauntless.
- Forward double lounge seat with large lockable storage and room for 7' rods
- Forward port and starboard bow seats include folding backrests
- Ergonomic new fold-up stern deck seating and flush stern deck design
- Fishing features include a standard 35-gallon stern livewell, bow fishbox, rod holders
- Convenient head compartment with enlarged door for easier access
- Swim platform features an angled ladder for safe reboarding
- Intuitive helm console with SmartCraft® gauges and optional Simrad stereo
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- 22" interior freeboard
- 8" cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
- Low profile bow and aft rails - welded stainless steel
- Casting platform – full width aft
- Drink holders – stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (2), aft seats (2)
- Garboard drain plug
- Lifting eyes - bow and stern
- Rod holders – stainless steel, stern deck (4), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
- Livewell (35 gallons) – Insulated with blue interior and flush mounted lid in stern deck
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Swim platform with telescoping ladder
- Trolling motor flat at bow
- 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
- Forward bow sun pad with port and starboard folding backrests
- Forward console lounge with armrests; drink holders (2)
- Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and livewell
- Port and starboard stern seats with folding backrests
- Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
- Forward fishbox/storage with overboard drain
- Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear
- Lockable console storage
- Cooler / Storage in reversible pilot seat base
- 300 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
- SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
- Tilt steering
- Propeller - Stainless steel
- Fuel tank - 90-gallon
- Automatic bilge pump
- Dual battery trays with switch and automatic charging relay for house bank charging
- Electric horn
- Fuel/water separator
- Navigation lights
- Vessel View Mobile
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/26 | Price decreased | $197,859(-3.9%) |
| 4/1/26 | Price increased | $205,859(+6.0%) |
| 1/6/26 | Price decreased | $194,206(-4.0%) |
| 10/15/25 | Price decreased | $202,206(-1.8%) |
| 8/29/25 | Price increased | $205,859(+36.8%) |
| 7/17/25 | Price decreased | $150,535(-1.2%) |
| 6/28/25 | Initial price | $152,358 |
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Overview
The Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless represents the latest evolution in the Dauntless series, designed to seamlessly transition from a dedicated fishing platform to a versatile family runabout. This 25-foot 8-inch boat offers customizable options that cater to various uses while maintaining the brand's hallmark safety, durability, and attention to detail.
Exterior Design and Cockpit Features
Starting at the stern, the cockpit is designed with a 25-inch depth for enhanced safety and features a self-draining system with large drains on both sides. The aft casting deck is flush-mounted to eliminate trip hazards and includes two rod holders on each side. Centrally located is a 35-gallon aerated bait well beneath a gasketed hatch supported by a stainless steel strut. Seating to port and starboard is ingeniously created by flipping seat backs and attaching lower cushions stored within the same compartment, offering ergonomic comfort. Grab rails are recessed into the bulwarks, with optional high rails available for added security. Additional transom features include a four-step reboarding ladder angled away from the engine's running gear for safety, a freshwater shower with a pull-out wand, and ample storage compartments with stainless steel ball-bearing drawers. The side decks, measuring 20 inches wide, provide safe passage to the bow area, which includes a double-wide lounge seat with flip-down armrests, beverage holders, and integrated speakers. Underneath the lounge seat is a spacious storage compartment capable of housing 7-foot rods, alongside an 18-gallon freshwater tank. The bow area further offers a large sun lounge with convertible seatbacks to form dual shaded lounges, 70-inch rails with integrated beverage holders, and removable cushions that convert the space into a casting platform with insulated self-draining storage and an anchor locker beneath. For sun protection, a bow shade supported by carbon fiber stanchions is available.
Interior Amenities and Head Compartment
Accessed from the starboard side of the console, the head compartment is thoughtfully designed with a grab handle above the door and a door geometry that provides extra shoulder room for ease of entry. The door is mounted on tension hinges to prevent unwanted swinging or banging against the console. Inside, the head is equipped with a standard port-a-potty featuring a pump-out system. The ignition switch is conveniently located on the aft bulkhead of the compartment.
Helm and Operational Features
The helm is positioned to the port side of the console, providing ample room for an observer to starboard. Visibility is excellent through a tempered glass half-windshield with no distortion in the curved side panels. The helm console is equipped with a compass aligned with the wheel, a recessed and self-draining padded surface with connectivity and charging plugs including an inductive charger, and a 12-inch multifunction display mounted above the tilt-adjustable steering wheel. Additional features include a Vessel View 4 display and a Fusion Apollo Series stereo. The helm seat is an upgraded double-wide model with dual-flip bolsters, premium two-tone upholstery, double stitching, and high-density foam, complemented by padded and flip-down stainless steel armrests. Optional helm seating configurations include a leaning post with a flip seat back and insulated storage or a second livewell underneath. Protection is provided by an optional fiberglass T-top with color-matched underside and integrated grab handles, supported by console-mounted supports that preserve side deck space. The T-top includes four rocket launcher-style rod holders and a central tow point. Alternative options include a canvas T-top or bimini for areas with height restrictions.
Power and Performance
The test boat was powered by the standard 300 horsepower Mercury Verado V8 engine, with options for 350 or 400 horsepower. The engine well is contoured to allow the engine to tilt fully out of the water, and a raw water washdown connection is located to port. Battery compartments and switches are conveniently housed under hatches near the casting deck and reboarding ladder. The 250 Dauntless measures 25 feet 8 inches in length overall, with a beam of 8 feet 6 inches and a draft of 15 inches. The boat's empty weight is 3,917 pounds, with an estimated test weight of 5,214 pounds including half fuel and two passengers. Equipped with a single 300 horsepower Mercury V8 turning a 16 by 18 three-bladed inertia propeller, the boat achieved a top speed of 47.3 miles per hour at 5,600 RPM. The optimal cruising speed was 33.2 miles per hour at 4,000 RPM, with a fuel burn of 10.6 gallons per hour translating to 3.1 miles per gallon and a range of 253 statute miles while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve from the 90-gallon capacity. Acceleration was impressive, with planing achieved in 2.6 seconds, 20 mph reached in 4.5 seconds, and 30 mph in 6.6 seconds. The hull features a redesigned dead rise increased from 16 to 18 degrees, delivering stable and responsive handling with no oscillation during turns. Mercury's Active Trim system automatically adjusts engine trim to optimize performance and prevent propeller ventilation. The hull effectively slices through wakes without allowing spray aboard, exemplifying the premium build quality and design attention typical of Boston Whaler.
Conclusion
The Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless stands out as a thoughtfully designed and well-equipped boat in its class. Its versatility, safety features, ergonomic seating, and advanced performance systems reflect a meticulous attention to detail and quality construction. Whether used as a fishing platform or a family runabout, the 250 Dauntless offers excellent handling, comfort, and durability, promising longevity and enjoyment for generations.
Overview from around the web 2026 Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless
Customers are praising the 2026 Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless for its exceptional versatility and outstanding performance on the water
Many highlight its spacious and comfortable layout, which makes it ideal for both fishing and family outings. The boat's stable and smooth ride, even in choppy conditions, receives frequent commendation. Users also appreciate the quality craftsmanship, durable materials, and thoughtful design features such as ample storage, seating options, and advanced fishing amenities. Overall, the 250 Dauntless is celebrated for combining reliability, functionality, and style, making it a top choice for boating enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2026 Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless is a versatile and well-designed center console boat, ideal for fishing, cruising, and watersports. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Durability: Built with Boston Whaler’s renowned unsinkable hull design, offering exceptional safety and peace of mind.
Spacious Layout: Features a roomy deck with ample seating and storage, providing comfort for family and friends.
Fishing Features: Equipped with fishing amenities such as rod holders, live wells, and tackle storage, making it a great choice for anglers.
Performance: Powered by efficient outboard engines, it delivers smooth handling and reliable performance in various water conditions.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of activities including fishing, day cruising, and watersports.
Cons
Price: As a premium boat with advanced features and quality build, it may come with a higher price point compared to some competitors.
Size: While spacious, the 25-foot length might limit extended overnight accommodations.
Fuel Consumption: Depending on engine choice and usage, fuel consumption may be higher compared to smaller or less powerful boats.
Made For
The 2026 Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless is designed for boating enthusiasts who seek a versatile, reliable, and high-performance vessel. Ideal for families, anglers, and adventurers alike, this boat caters to those who value safety, comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship on the water. Whether you're planning a day of fishing, cruising, or watersports, the 250 Dauntless offers the perfect blend of durability and functionality to meet a wide range of boating needs.
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