1998 DAUNTLESS 15 or 1977 SPORT 15

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barthez1029
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1998 DAUNTLESS 15 or 1977 SPORT 15

Postby barthez1029 » Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:20 pm

I am ready to purchase my first used Boston Whaler boat. I need some advice from experienced owners.

I will use the boat for river, lake, and bay fishing by myself, or with my wife, or with my fishing buddy. The boat will also be used to enjoy a day and relax, but no water sports. The boat mainly will be for two people.

I am considering a 1998 Dauntless 15 with a 1998 Evinrude, or a 1977 SPORT 15 that is just restored, has no bottom paint, and has a 1998 Johnson 70-HP.

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Re: 1998 DAUNTLESS 15 or 1977 SPORT 15

Postby biggiefl » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:07 am

The SPORT 15 is much faster and more fun. The DAUNTLESS 15 you can stand up in..They are totally different boats outside of length.
On my 24th Whaler. Currently in the stable: 86 18' Outrage, 81 13' Sport(original owner), 87 11' Sport, 69 Squall(for sale cheap).

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Re: 1998 DAUNTLESS 15 or 1977 SPORT 15

Postby southshore fisherman » Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:09 am

I had a 15 Dauntless, 1995 or so and it was not really suitable for Lake Erie, one of the places I used it. It was fine on the small lakes like Mosquito Creek Reservoir but when the big lake got a little choppy I had to come back in. I'm just mentioning this incase you plan to use it on a bigger body of water.

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Re: 1998 DAUNTLESS 15 or 1977 SPORT 15

Postby thediscusthrower » Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:14 pm

[Some model identified only as "boat"] is perfect for two people.

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