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Pete posted 01-06-2002 01:34 PM ET (US)
I am now within 12 months of purchasing a boat to see me through my retirement years. Looking for a boat that will work the shallow waters off SW Florida and yet be at home off shore. I have my short list but have never researched the Dauntless. Have heard many times the the entire Whaler line is over priced. Before I dismiss the Dauntless I'd like to get some idea of what that thay actually list for. Notable options would enclude Tabs, T-Top, 200 HP, Leaning post and Hydraulic steering. Also, will it handle limited off shore duty.
LKS posted 01-06-2002 02:48 PM ET (US)
Pete -- You're in the right vicinity, with a great group of people! Suggest that you start by expanding your forum discussion threads to show the last 100 days of posts or so (on the upper right side of the screen, you'll find that the default is set at 10 days; change this to 100 days or more). Then, use your computer's search function (usually Edit, Find or Control-F) to look for the term Dauntless. There are some good discussions of the Dauntless, particularly in September and November, in the General discussion forum and also in the Post-Classics section. Good luck with your research! -- Lor
dscew posted 01-06-2002 03:45 PM ET (US)
While the Whaler line is expensive, it's probably not overpriced. If you compare the Whaler head to head with the Pursuit (another premium line), you'll find that the Pursuit isn't cheap either. Both lines are as good as it gets. Now compare with the supposedly premium Sea Ray, which is more a marketing company than a quality boat manufacturer. Long after the Sea Ray is in the chipper, the Whaler will be out at sea. You get what you pay for, in my opinion.
andygere posted 01-07-2002 02:56 AM ET (US)
Pete,
A good way to get an idea on price of a new Dauntless is to see what people are asking for one that is only a year or two old on websites like Boatraderonline.com.
blackdog posted 01-07-2002 02:06 PM ET (US)
Pete,
Here is a locall 22. I think it a little high
http://www.clewsboats.com/01040608441888/showroomdisplay.cfm?Item=2934&Table=Showroom&CurrentModule=7&ModuleOccurrence=1
blackdog posted 01-07-2002 02:38 PM ET (US)
Pete,
Here is a locall 22. I think it a little high
http://www.clewsboats.com/01040608441888/showroomdisplay.cfm?Item=2934&Table=Showroom&CurrentModule=7&ModuleOccurrence=1
lhg posted 01-07-2002 05:28 PM ET (US)
I think a 22 Dauntless, with 200HP, will run you about $38,000. They are a fairly simple boat, so the price is not as high as one would expect.
Peter posted 01-07-2002 06:52 PM ET (US)
Advertised price for the 22 Dauntless with 225 Optimax at the NYC boat show was over $42,000.
blackdog posted 01-08-2002 10:34 AM ET (US)
This one is used. There may be some room to neg on this also.
I wonder what the 200 Opti's History is? Doesn't it detract form the value?

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Author	Topic: 22' Dauntless, Is It Within Reach?
Pete	posted 01-06-2002 01:34 PM ET (US) I am now within 12 months of purchasing a boat to see me through my retirement years. Looking for a boat that will work the shallow waters off SW Florida and yet be at home off shore. I have my short list but have never researched the Dauntless. Have heard many times the the entire Whaler line is over priced. Before I dismiss the Dauntless I'd like to get some idea of what that thay actually list for. Notable options would enclude Tabs, T-Top, 200 HP, Leaning post and Hydraulic steering. Also, will it handle limited off shore duty.
LKS	posted 01-06-2002 02:48 PM ET (US) Pete -- You're in the right vicinity, with a great group of people! Suggest that you start by expanding your forum discussion threads to show the last 100 days of posts or so (on the upper right side of the screen, you'll find that the default is set at 10 days; change this to 100 days or more). Then, use your computer's search function (usually Edit, Find or Control-F) to look for the term Dauntless. There are some good discussions of the Dauntless, particularly in September and November, in the General discussion forum and also in the Post-Classics section. Good luck with your research! -- Lor
dscew	posted 01-06-2002 03:45 PM ET (US) While the Whaler line is expensive, it's probably not overpriced. If you compare the Whaler head to head with the Pursuit (another premium line), you'll find that the Pursuit isn't cheap either. Both lines are as good as it gets. Now compare with the supposedly premium Sea Ray, which is more a marketing company than a quality boat manufacturer. Long after the Sea Ray is in the chipper, the Whaler will be out at sea. You get what you pay for, in my opinion.
andygere	posted 01-07-2002 02:56 AM ET (US) Pete, A good way to get an idea on price of a new Dauntless is to see what people are asking for one that is only a year or two old on websites like Boatraderonline.com.
blackdog	posted 01-07-2002 02:06 PM ET (US) Pete, Here is a locall 22. I think it a little high http://www.clewsboats.com/01040608441888/showroomdisplay.cfm?Item=2934&Table=Showroom&CurrentModule=7&ModuleOccurrence=1
blackdog	posted 01-07-2002 02:38 PM ET (US) Pete, Here is a locall 22. I think it a little high http://www.clewsboats.com/01040608441888/showroomdisplay.cfm?Item=2934&Table=Showroom&CurrentModule=7&ModuleOccurrence=1
lhg	posted 01-07-2002 05:28 PM ET (US) I think a 22 Dauntless, with 200HP, will run you about $38,000. They are a fairly simple boat, so the price is not as high as one would expect.
Peter	posted 01-07-2002 06:52 PM ET (US) Advertised price for the 22 Dauntless with 225 Optimax at the NYC boat show was over $42,000.
blackdog	posted 01-08-2002 10:34 AM ET (US) This one is used. There may be some room to neg on this also. I wonder what the 200 Opti's History is? Doesn't it detract form the value?