Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 vs Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 vs Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 tips the scales at 258 lbs — 163 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 at 95 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 has a 165-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 carries 13 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 150 Montauk 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model150 Montauk
Model220 Dauntless?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.39 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (.30 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail950 lbs. (430 kg)
Weight - Detail2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Weight - kg430.91
Weight - kg1170.27
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.258
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Length - Meters4.69
Length - Meters6.83
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.69 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches269
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury BigFoot
Engine/s standard200 XL OptiMax? Mercury?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13.2 gal. (49 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 60 hp (44 kW) Minimum: 40 hp (29 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 305 lbs. (138 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 225 hp (167 kW) Minimum: 135 hp (100 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum capacity5,600 lbs. (2,540 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available