Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless 2010 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 200 Dauntless 2010 measures 20,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). At 9 lbs and 24 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless 2010 has a 140-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007'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 200 Dauntless 2010 carries 75 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 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 200 Dauntless 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 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 200 Dauntless 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 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 Sport
Model200 Dauntless?
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.96 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.9 m) 7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m) with top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg) no engine
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters4.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.69 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches246
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury? BigFoot
Engine/s standard200 XL L4 Mercury? Verado? FourStroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 60 hp (44 kW) Minimum: 40 hp (29 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 305 lbs. (138 kg)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) Swamped Capacity: 3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee