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250 Dauntless
250 Dauntless

One of our most versatile models, the 250 Dauntless is a perfect synthesis of inshore fishing performance and premium offshore capability. This generously sized 25-ft. bay boat features a roomy center console layout with double forward lounge seats and dual bow seating, and abundant storage can be found throughout the interior. Watersports, angling, and cruising amenities abound—and the classic Whaler lines plus your choice of gelcoat colors make this a boat that will turn heads and stand the test of time.

250 Dauntless FEATURES

  • Optional Simrad technology for precise navigation and enhanced onboard control
  • Forward double lounge seat with large lockable storage and room for 7’ rods
  • Offering a comprehensive pre-rig trolling motor panel option as well as  a fully installed 36V MotorGuide XI-5 trolling motor option providing anglers with a customizable configuration
  • Optional Power Pole, allowing boaters to enhance stability and control during fishing maneuvers; while ensuring seamless integration with the vessel's design for effortless deployment and retrieval
  • Forward port and starboard bow seats include folding backrests
  • Ergonomic new fold-up stern deck seating and flush stern deck design
  • Fishing features include a standard 35-gallon stern livewell, bow fishbox, rod holders and multiple leaning post options
  • Convenient head compartment with enlarged door for easier access
  • Swim platform features an angled ladder for safe reboarding
  • Intuitive helm console with SmartCraft® gauges and optional JL Audio stereo

Capacity

  • 10 Persons Capacity
  • 90 gallons (341 L) Fuel Capacity
  • 2,735 lbs (1,240 kg) Maximum Weight Capacity
  • 5,600 lbs (2,540 kg) Swamped Capacity

Dimensions

  • 25’ 8” (7.62 m) L.O.A. (with platforms)
  • 8’ 6” (2.59 m) Beam
  • 15" (0.38 m) Draft
  • 6’ 1” (1.85 m) Bridge Clearance (no top)
  • 7’ 11” (2.41 m) Bridge Clearance (with top)
  • 30” (0.76 m) Transom Height

Engines

  • 400 HP (298 kW) Maximum Horsepower
  • 720 lbs (326 kg) Maximum Engine Weight
  • 250 HP (186 kW) Minimum Horsepower

Weight

  • 3,390 lbs (1,538 kg) Weight (dry, no engine)
  • 4,740 lbs (2,150 kg) Weight (with engine, fuel and water)

Standard features & Options

  • Acrylic windshield
  • Cast stainless steel steering wheel with knobCompass
  • Console face tan gelcoat
  • Drink holders (2) – stainless steel
  • Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
  • Electronics mounting surface (for 12” display)
  • Grab rail - welded stainless steel (delete with T-Top or Fiberglass Hardtop)
  • HDPE access door in aluminum frame with stainless steel latch
  • Head - removable portable head with pump out
  • Interior LED light
  • Wireless phone charger
  • 22u0022 interior freeboard
  • 8u0022 cleats; bow (2), stern (2), spring line (2)
  • Casting platform – full width aft
  • Drink holders – stainless steel, forward (4), lounge (2), console (2), aft seats (2)
  • Garboard drain plug
  • Heavy-duty rub rail
  • Lifting eyes - bow and stern
  • Livewell (35 gallons) – Insulated with blue interior and flush mounted lid in stern deck
  • Low profile bow and aft rails - welded stainless steel
  • Rod holders – stainless steel, stern deck (4), gunnel mounted (2), Bow (2)
  • Self-bailing cockpit sole
  • Swim platform with telescoping ladder
  • Trolling motor flat at bow
  • 250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Dual battery trays with switch and automatic charging relay for house bank charging
  • Electric horn
  • Fuel tank: 90-gallon
  • Fuel/water separator
  • Navigation lights
  • Propeller - stainless steel
  • SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
  • Tilt steering
  • Vessel View Mobile
  • Forward bow sun pad with port and starboard folding backrests
  • Forward console lounge with armrests; drink holders (2)
  • Port and Starboard stern seats with folding backrests
  • Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
  • All Hardware 316-L Stainless Steel
  • All Rails Welded 316-L Stainless Steel
  • Bow, anchor locker with overboard drain and stainless steel gas shock
  • Cooler / Storage in reversible pilot seat base
  • Forward fishbox/storage with overboard drain
  • Lockable console front storage - holds multiple rods, buckets, gear
  • Lockable console storage

Gelcoat Hull Side Colors

Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue
Platinum
Abaco Blue

Gelcoat Full Hull Colors

White

Graphic Colors

Red graphics
Black graphics
White graphics
Silver graphics
Blue graphics
Chrome graphics

Frame Color

White Frame
White Frame
Black Frame
Black Frame

Tops & Towers

T-top
(black or blue) includes dome light (red and white), storage bag, watersports tow point, rod holders (4) (must select a frame color, black or white)
Hardtop - Fiberglass
(black or blue) and stainless-steel fittings

Hardtop Underside Color

Platinum
Glacier Green
Classic Desert Tan
Light Blue

Single Engine

250 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering and fuel/water separator (standard engine)
250 XXL V8 DTS White Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering
300 XXL V8 DTS Black Mercury engine
with hydraulic power steering
400 V10 DTS Black Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator
400 V10 DTS White Mercury Verado Engine
with hydraulic steering and fuel/water separator

Helm Seating

Reversible pilot seat with locking backrest and integrated cooler
Seating - competition leaning post
includes: aluminum frame leaning post; fold down armrests; flip up bolsters; (4) integrated rod holders; carry on cooler (Yeti 75 qt.)
Seating - deluxe leaning post
includes: fiberglass leaning post, fold down armrests, flip up bolsters, integrated storage drawers
Seating - reversible pilot seat w/livewell
includes: livewell (32 gallon) with blue interior; rod holders with stainless steel (2)

Packages

Plumbing package
(includes: portable head with pump-out and freshwater shower with 12 gallon tank)

Railings and Rub Rails

Rails - black rub rail with stainless insert
Rails - split bow rail
includes high aft rails (deletes low profile bow rail)(not compatible with trolling motor panel or trolling motor with charger)
Rails - white rub rail w/stainless insert

Entertaining Features

Table - at bow
(with dedicated storage)

Fishing Features

Jackplate
includes: Atlas 1 offset heavy duty jackplate, control at console. (Not compatible with 400HP V10 Verado engine options)
Powerpole - 10' (white)
Powerpole - 10' (black)
Trolling motor panel
(not compatible with anchor roller or bow rail or spilt bow rail options) includes: battery boxes for trolling motor batteries (3), trolling motor panel with wiring

Notable Options & Accessories

Glove box
(not compatible with 9 additional display)
Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries
Factory installed GR31 AGM batteries
Raw water wash down
Anchor roller
(not compatible with trolling motor panel option) (not for use as anchor stowage)
Bow tow eye
Electric trim tabs with indicator
Trailer - aluminum
with disc brakes; dual torsion axle; guide on stanchions; LED lights; radial tires; spare tire

Navigation

Deluxe Electronics Simrad Package 12
Combines electronics options with acrylic dash and switch panels for integrated look and functionality) Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder) Custom black acrylic dash areas Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect Stereo system with Premium Audio Glovebox
Nav Package, Simrad 9
(includes: Simrad NSX 9” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Nav Package, Simrad 12
Nav Package, Simrad 12
(includes: Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan), Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect and C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada)

Electronics

VHF Radio (Simrad)
Stereo - JL Audio AM/FM
with waterproof speakers (2) and MP3/USB inputs (JL Audio Bluetooth enabled)
Vessel View 4
(network connections to Simrad with Navigations Package)
Premium audio package
includes: (4) speakers plus (2) subwoofers, add amplifier, upgrade speakers to M series
CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe
(Only compatible with NSX Displays)
First Mate Safety & Security System Fob Kit
FIRST MATE SAFETY & SECURITY SYS SGL

Sunshades

Sunshade at bow
(must select T-Top or Hardtop)
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