1994 DAUNTLESS 15 Re-power

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rnobles3
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1994 DAUNTLESS 15 Re-power

Postby rnobles3 » Sat Jul 16, 2016 2:11 pm

[Recommend an] engine for my 1994 Boston Whaler 15 Dauntless [between 50-HP and 70-HP]. I am thinking of a Yamaha 70-HP, but I don't want too much.
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Re: Dauntless Repower

Postby Jefecinco » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:09 pm

I would choose a 70-HP engine for a Dauntless 15. You have to ask yourself a few questions.

The Dauntless series is somewhat notorious for being sensitive to too much weight aft. It's easy to sink the scuppers. I have no idea what the weight of the lightest 70-HP engine may be, but that would be the only 70-HP I would consider.
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Re: 1994 DAUNTLESS 15 Re-power

Postby Masbama » Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:15 am

Explored the rarely seen areas of the Mobile Tensaw delta in a recently re-powered 16-foot boat with a new Yamaha F70--that is one impressive engine.
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Re: 1994 DAUNTLESS 15 Re-power

Postby jimh » Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:23 pm

It looks like the Yamaha Midrange F70 only comes in a 20-inch shaft, but that should work on a 1995 DAUNTLESS 15.
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