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2026 Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless | Mercury 200 FourStroke or 250 V8 Verado DTS
The ultimate champion of versatility and multi-activity boating. The 2026 Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless is a premium, high-performance center console bay boat designed for families who want to do it all—from skinny-water flats fishing and coastal exploring to thrilling watersports and sunset cruising. Engineered with Boston Whaler’s legendary, unsinkable unibond foam-filled hull and a shallow 15-inch draft, this versatile platform delivers a soft, stable, and remarkably dry ride in choppy bays or open lakes. Powered by a standard Mercury 200 HP XL FourStroke or the upgraded, heavy-hitting Mercury 250 HP V8 Verado with Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), the 220 Dauntless provides instant holeshots, effortless tracking, and agile handling that makes driving an absolute pleasure.
Advanced Bay Boat Architecture & Convertible Deck Layout
The brilliance of the 220 Dauntless lies in its transformative deck design, which easily switches from a serious casting platform into a plush family lounge zone:
Flush-Folding Aft Bench & Casting Deck: The spacious rear casting deck features a flush-folding bench seat that flips up in seconds to provide comfortable, secure seating for adult passengers, or folds flat to create an unobstructed fishing platform.
Transformational Bow Lounge: The bow features an expansive, forward-facing lounge seat directly ahead of the console with contoured backrests, flip-up armrests, and a massive integrated storage garage underneath for rods, skis, and dive gear.
Reversible Pilot Seat: The multi-position helm leaning post features a locking backrest that easily transitions from a forward-facing driving position to an aft-facing fishing station, complete with a slide-out cooler underneath.
Ergonomic Center Console: Outfitted with a welded 316-L stainless steel grab rail, acrylic windshield, compass, and an enclosed interior compartment that provides a private changing area or room for a portable head.
Modern Technology & Premium Upgrades (Configure to Spec)
Intuitive Digital Helm: Standard captain’s station featuring an integrated Simrad touchscreen display with SmartCraft Connect, giving the operator seamless access to chartplotting, depth finding, fishfinding sonar, and real-time engine metrics.
All-Activity Tower & Arch Options: Can be equipped with a sleek powder-coated T-Top or a premium fiberglass hardtop (complete with integrated rocket launchers and electronics box), or optioned with a dedicated watersports tower for wakeboarding and tow sports.
Premium Fishing Package: Elevates your angling capabilities with an insulated livewell with a blue interior, console-mounted rod holders, raw-water washdown, and dedicated tackle drawers.
High-Output Audio Integration: Available with a premium Fusion marine audio upgrade featuring waterproof speakers and a multi-channel amplifier for a concert-quality experience on the water.
Key Specifications
Length Overall (LOA): 22' 0"
Beam: 8' 6"
Draft (Boat Only): 15"
Dry Weight (No Engine): 3,040 lbs
Weight (with Engine, Fuel, & Water): 4,213 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 80 gal
Persons Capacity: 9 People
Deadrise at Transom: 18°
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