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180 Dauntless Performance Data - 2015

180 Dauntless Performance Data - 2015

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Overview: This document provides performance test data for the 180 Dauntless model with two different engine configurations: the Mercury 150 Verado and the Mercury 150 EFI Four-Stroke. The tests were conducted on different dates, and the results include speed, fuel consumption, and range metrics.

Specifications:

Model: 180 Dauntless
Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons
Propeller: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia

Test 1 - Mercury 150 Verado:

Test Date: 24-April-2007
Dry Weight: 2,826 lbs
Test Weight: 3,304 lbs
Performance: Maximum speed of 47.8 mph at 6300 RPM with a fuel consumption of 19.0 gph. The range at this speed is 136 miles.
Acceleration: Time to plane is 3.1 seconds; Idle to 30 mph in 6.8 seconds.

Test 2 - Mercury 150 EFI Four-Stroke:

Test Date: 20-January-2012
Dry Weight: 2,533 lbs
Test Weight: 3,063 lbs
Performance: Maximum speed of 48.2 mph at 5800 RPM with a fuel consumption of 14.4 gph. The range at this speed is 181 miles.
Acceleration: Time to plane is 3.6 seconds; Idle to 30 mph in 8.3 seconds.

Performance Analysis:

The Mercury 150 Verado engine provides slightly higher top speed but with greater fuel consumption compared to the Mercury 150 EFI Four-Stroke.
The EFI Four-Stroke engine offers better fuel efficiency and range at maximum speed.

Graphical Data: The document includes graphs comparing speed and fuel consumption across RPMs for both engine types, highlighting differences in performance metrics.

Notes:

Performance data is specific to the tested boat and conditions. Variations may occur due to factors like weather, sea conditions, and boat configuration.
Speed was determined by GPS, and fuel consumption was based on total engine usage.

Catalog excerpts

180 Dauntless M ode l y ear 2 0 1 5 | P erformance Data S heet Testing Information Model: 180 Dauntless Hull #: DV - 100 Engine: Mercury 150 Verado Horsepower: 150 Gear Ratio: 2.08 : 1 Prop: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons Notable Options: None Test Date: 24-April-2007 Acceleration: Time to plane Idle - 30 mph Weight Summary Dry Weight: 2,826 lbs Fuel: 20 gallons Water: 0 gallons Test Gear: 0 lbs Personnel: 355 lbs Test Weight: 3,304 lbs Water Conditions: 70° F Weather Conditions: 80° F Notes:1)Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by the engines. MPG computed from MPH & GPH. Range based on 90% of total fuel capacity. 2) The performance data shown should be considered valid only for the specific boat whose serial number is shown and on the date this test was performed. Many factors may affect the actual performance of this boat or of similar boats. Such factors include, but are not limited to, installation of certain options such as towers and hard tops, vessel loading and trim, weather and sea conditions, engines condition, propeller condition and hull bottom condition. Boston Whaler makes no guarantee whatsoever that this performance will be repeated on this boat at a later date or at any time on a similarly equipped boat.

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180 Dauntless M ode l y ear 2 0 1 5 | P erformance Data S heet Testing Information Model: 180 Dauntless Hull #: USBWCE0862A212 Engine: Mercury 150 EFI FourStroke Horsepower: 150 Gear Ratio: 1.92 : 1 Prop: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons Notable Options: None Test Date: 20-January-2012 Acceleration: Time to plane Idle - 30 mph Weight Summary Dry Weight: 2,533 lbs Fuel: 30 gallons Water: 0 gallons Test Gear: 0 lbs Personnel: 345 lbs Test Weight: 3,063 lbs Water Conditions: 70° F Weather Conditions: 80° F Notes:1)Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by the...

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180 Dauntless Engine Comparison Graph 50.0 Mercury 150 Verado

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