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Thanks for everything, I decided on selling the Dauntless... hope I don't regret this. As seen in my recent post on the GAM I'm currently looking at a 04 Nantucket

thanks Butch.

jimh--I agree with your philosophy with regard to OptiMax: grind it out as long as possible and then re-power.

I hate buying boats. I'm stuck around the $18,000 price range. I am in the New england Area. I am trying to move up from my Dauntless and love the size and feel of this 19.

Thanks I have just contacted a surveyor to ask about cost. Now I'm paranoid. The boat was used lightly but sits on a mooring and clearly is in need of some TLC by my standards. I've also read about a potential defect in the livewell drain with the potential for water seeping into the foam. Can anyon...

I am looking at a 2004 Nantucket with a 2004 Mercury 150 OptiMax with 300 hours. I am having a Mercury mechanic do a evaluation [of the OptiMax] as I'm a little uneasy with this engine and its complexity. The mechanic, however, believes most of the main problems with OptiMax engines had cleaned up b...

Great points Bob, it's a 2001 90 Merc 2 stroke... again I have zero indications that the motor is running poorly. I use it frequently. I know literally zero about props and pitch I'm still torn on wether to sell or hold onto it. If it stays I will certainly start with addressing the prop. And then m...

My 16 Dauntless stays on a mooring in Boston harbor, along with 12-15 other whalers. I just hauled my boat due to staining above the water line. The bottom is painted. I used a product called on/off hull cleaner, picked it up at west marine. Outstanding results. Easy to use and works with in seconds...

Boat seems to run flawless, motor positioning may be a start. 5 holes, mine is second from the top. So between motor positioning and prop replacement perhaps I can pick up more speed and rpm?

The boat bas bottom paint and has been in the water since early May. I use it frequently, every three or fours days. But I'm certain it's due for a haul out and cleaning. Top speed today was 25-MPH and engine maximum was 5,000-RPM. A nearby dealer has a leftover 115 with a 20-inch shaft. Installed h...

All great points, very appreciated. I agree if I went the repower route. I'd be holding onto the boat for a long time. Can anyone tell me, what size shaft I'd need? Off season if I hold onto the boat I will take a closer look at the mounting and potential prop change. As for emissions it's not a con...

Once again thanks Butch, I will take a look, exactly my thoughts.. I don't want to regret selling, but am torn on a bigger boat

I am really struggling with selling my 2001 16 Dauntless with a Mercury 90. For the most part it serves my needs--especially when I'm solo--and it is a fun little boat. Having said that I would love to move into a used 18 or 20 Outrage--older hull would be fine--more space for the occasional family ...

Afternoon, looking for some advice on my fuel gauge and how to possibly trouble shoot it. It had been acting up a bit, would sometimes pin at full... then would go back to working properly. If I shut the boat off, the needle returns to E, once the boat is powered on it pins at full again and has sta...

Good information. Many thanks.

Did a 2001 [160] Dauntless come with hoisting eyes? I am the only Dauntless owner at my club. Most guys with smaller Outrages use a rope system through eye-holes to hoist. This is especially helpful when painting the bottom. Thanks for any information.

exactly right Jim, I saw the drain plug in the locker and became concerned. Perhaps the previous owner used it for another reason. Thanks for your response!

Thanks guys, [the purpose of installation of a plug into the anchor locker drain] seems more like if I want to keep water in, for some reason. Perhaps [the anchor locker] can be used as a fish locker or extra cooler.

Yesterday [September 10, 2016] I noticed that inside the anchor storage [locker on a Boston Whaler DAUNTLESS 16 boat of unspecified model year] there is a drain plug in the [deck]. The plug was out. My Boston Whaler DAUNTLESS 16 has been moored and in the water for weeks. Should I put the plug back ...

Thanks gentleman

Has anyone replaced the fuel tank vent on the port side of the freeboard on a Dauntless 16?

[The fuel tank vent] has heavy corrosion. I'm just afraid to play around with it in case it snaps off.

Any idea if there's threads inside?

Thanks in advance.

All great points Butch, I will do just that.

115 Mercury--why?

I may [re-power a 2001 Boston Whaler DAUNTLESS 16 boat] over the winter. What would you do to re-power [a 2001 Boston Whaler DAUNTLESS 16] boat? Why? Keep in mind it has a 2001 Mercury 90. I'd like to go to the max 115-HP. A local dealer said they would give me [money] for my 90. Thanks in advance.

Wow, that's great. I never would have expected that given what I've read. Are you running with a stock prop? Or something else?

Great! thanks for the specs.

I've read a lot about the power.

How do you feel about the 90 on yours?

What type of speed are you getting?

Thanks guys for the intel, in a perfect world I would be able to get into a 18 with decent power. This boat was a deal I could not turn down, even if I don't keep it and end up selling after the season. I boat in Boston harbor. On very rare occasion I will make a short run offshore--but only on good...

Thank you Butch! Yes I have come across several posts regarding the power. My 17 mako had the same concern, I had a 90 but wanted a 115. That said given the price of this dauntless I had to decide. Perhaps the future will hold a re-power.

New Owner of a 2001 Dauntless 16, looking for any feedback negative or positive you may have on this model. She is powered by a 2001 Mercury 90. [Are there] any common problems you are aware of? What are the general thoughts? I was looking for a MONTAUK 17 but this DAUNTLESS 16 came at a price I cou...