Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006 vs Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006 vs Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 has a 35-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
Makenot available
Model160 Dauntless
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Beam8.10 ft
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.44 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail11 in. (.27 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inches144
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1500
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.1
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail18.10 ft
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.52
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches217
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 ELPT FourStroke Mercury
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 115 hp (85 kW) Minimum: 50 hp (37 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 410 lbs. (185 kg)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower