Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless
The Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless is a 27-foot dual console, built from 2017 and still in production. Across 13 listings we have observed (model years 2014–2022), the median asking price is $149,500, with most boats asking $140,500 to $154,000.
This page is published but not submitted to search engines: only 1 model year with 3+ observations. We would rather show you a thin page honestly than pretend it is complete.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 13 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
Only 6 priced listings. Treat the numbers as directional.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (44 raw listings collapsed to 13 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 2014–2022, 4 states, 9 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist + rightboat) · US state vessel registries (10,758 registered Boston Whaler hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $140,500 and $154,000, only a 1.1x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is concentrated: our 13 listings came from only 4 states, led by FL. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.
- BoatVerdict analyst
Strong family-fishing crossover; holds value but the buyer pool thins above $200K.
- Recall (USCG/CPSC)
3 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 1 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Known problems on the Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless
- Medium Bow rope-locker drain cracking reported on 2019–2021 hulls — check for gelcoat stress lines at the drain.
- Low Twin Verado 300s burn 28–34 gph at cruise; confirm this matches the buyer's budget before falling for the hull.
Severity is BoatVerdict's rating of what the fault costs to put right and how likely it is to end a deal, not a manufacturer classification. Recalls are listed separately below because a recall is a federal record and a known issue is not.
Method: Hand-authored from service patterns, owner reports and federal records for this model, then reviewed against our listing data.
Sources: BoatVerdict analyst profile: Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless
Recalls affecting Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless
3 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.
- ⚠ Recall
980053T4/9/1998FUEL TANK
- ⚠ Recall
810035T4/9/1981AIRPAX T-11 INSTALLED
- ⚠ Recall
940253T10/26/1994STEERING BINDING CLUTCH; ROLLERS NO-FEEDBACK HELM
Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.
Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls
Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless specifications
| Length overall | 27 ft | Builder spec |
|---|---|---|
| Beam | 9 ft | Builder spec |
| Hull type | dual console | BoatVerdict classification |
| Segment | saltwater fishing | BoatVerdict classification |
| Production | 2017–present | Builder history |
| Primary use | Saltwater | BoatVerdict classification |
| Model years traded | 2014–2022 | Our listing data |
| Boston Whaler hulls in US registries | 10,758 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless
- Inspect the bow rope-locker drain and surrounding gelcoat for cracks. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless profile.
- Confirm the joystick docking (if equipped) calibrates cleanly — repairs are dealer-only and costly. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless profile.
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 100% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- Work the 2 known issues listed above into the sea trial, not the walkaround. Most of them only show up under load. BoatVerdict analyst profile for this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 270 Dauntless listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 270 Dauntless costs to own
$4,750 – $14k per year
- 27 ft dual console, the published length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (FL)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 270 Dauntlesss are for sale
- FL 8
- SC 2
- WA 1
- NJ 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 13 listings in 9 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
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Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
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