posted 06-02-2014 01:01 PM ET (US)            

While there is a major difference in MSRP as related on the Whaler site with similar options, the actual sale price available from dealers (many on a "cost plus" basis) was actually pretty similar. Two boats, optioned similarly had over $20,000 higher price for the Dauntless according to the "build your boat" option on the whaler site. Actual sale prices were less than $5000 apart, Dauntless still being higher.

posted 06-02-2014 07:22 PM ET (US)            

I found that Canada, for such a close neighbor, was a world apart from the US in many respects. In the US one can usually find a dealer willing to "deal" if the buyer is willing to do the searches and drive the distances required to get a deal. From Martyn's comments perhaps a deal is much more difficult to find in Canada. I wonder if that holds true for other high end products such as cars and trucks.

posted 06-03-2014 08:47 PM ET (US)            

On a drippy Foggy day I saw a 210 Montauk tied up at Roche Harbor, Washington which had a beautiful custom three sided fiberglass pilot house with a 3 glass windows, complete with front wiper, all painted up exactly the same color as the gel coat.
On top was a radar antenna. Power was the new Mercury 150 HP fourstroke and an 8 HP kicker. She was fitted with two downriggers and a crab puller.

Now, that was one fine Whaler. It gave me hope that there is still demand for the classic design among new boat buyers.

I was nearly overcome with envy.

JimL

posted 06-04-2014 04:29 PM ET (US)            

Just eyeballing the specs I see that standard power is 150 hp and max power is 200 hp. My Outrage 22 has a range of 90 hp to 240 hp, a much bigger spread. This makes me think the Montauk is a heavy beast, (all that furniture, ya know) and 150 hp is the price point motor, but it really needs the 200 if you ever plan to bring a few friends along.

posted 06-04-2014 08:22 PM ET (US)            

It is only 1 foot shorter than the old 22, but it seems to have less room in the bow and in the stern.

A classic 22 in good condition with modern power can be had for less money than a new 210, and is a more capable boat IMO.

That said, I still like the 210 Montauk, and it does a good job of carrying on the classic Whaler ideal of a utility boat.

posted 06-27-2014 10:20 AM ET (US)            

I have a 2013 210 Montauk with 150hp 4-stroke, T-top, split bow rail, and I would like to share with you my experience with this boat so far.

Some people think 150 4-stroke is underpowered but it's enough for me. It reached 38mph at WOT (full fuel, 100lbs of ice and drinks, fishing gear, 5 people on board)WITH T-TOP. The WOT with 2 people & 1/2 tank was about a bit over 42 mph (the performance bulletin shows 42mph w/o t-top...).

I decided not to have a livewell, so there's no bulge in front of the motorwell. So, I have more than enough space for 2 people to pass by even after I placed a 50qt cooler.

The storage space under the RPS is quite useful to store buckets, tackle boxes, etc. It is quite dry unless you spray the water directly to the lid. I will install a gasket around the lid to make it water tight.

There's a storage/ice chest at the bow (behind the anchor locker). I use this space to put fenders, ropes, brushes, etc. And the ice chest at the front of console is used for food and beverages.

The space under the console is small for average adult male. I'm 5'8" and fine to get in there. There's a small space at the forwad of the head where I put safety kits, manuals, and spare anchor in there. And stern cushion are sitting on top of the head. So if someone need to use the head, I simple pull cushions out.

I haven't experiened driving it in the rough weather (I usually fish in Moriches Bay, NY). So, I can't tell how it rides in the rough water. But during the light chop water, the boat didn't pound and it was dry.