Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2008 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2008 has a 135-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022's 115-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 170 Montauk 2022 carries 25 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2008. 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 230 Dauntless 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 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 230 Dauntless 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.40 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length - Feet17.4
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters5.3
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches282
Beam7.30 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.23
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft Min1.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With T-top: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 XL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with power-assisted steering STD
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (168 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) Swamped Capacity: 5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model230 Dauntless?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee