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240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA

240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA

240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides performance data for the 2020 model year Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless boat, tested with three different Mercury engines: 250 V8 AMS, 300 V8 AMS, and 350 Verado. It includes specifications, test conditions, and performance metrics.
Specifications:
  • Model: 240 Dauntless
  • Fuel Capacity: 90 gallons
  • Notable Options: FRP Hardtop, Reversible pilot seat with livewell, Trim tabs, Stereo, Portable head
Test Conditions:
  • Test Date: 06-June-2018 for 250 and 300 V8 AMS, 08-May-2015 for 350 Verado
  • Water and Weather Conditions: Varied between tests, with temperatures ranging from 73°F to 86°F
Performance Data:
  • Mercury 250 V8 AMS: Max speed of 49.6 mph at 6000 RPM, fuel consumption of 21.8 gph, range of 184 miles
  • Mercury 300 V8 AMS: Max speed of 52.4 mph at 6000 RPM, fuel consumption of 23.6 gph, range of 180 miles
  • Mercury 350 Verado: Max speed of 55.5 mph at 6400 RPM, fuel consumption of 30.6 gph, range of 147 miles
Acceleration:
  • 250 V8 AMS: Time to plane 4.3 secs, Idle to 30 mph in 7.5 secs
  • 300 V8 AMS: Time to plane 4.4 secs, Idle to 30 mph in 6.9 secs
  • 350 Verado: Time to plane 3.9 secs, Idle to 30 mph in 7.3 secs
Key Observations:
  • Performance varies significantly with different engine configurations.
  • Fuel efficiency decreases with higher horsepower engines.
  • Acceleration times are relatively consistent across different engines.
Conclusion: The 240 Dauntless offers versatile performance with different engine options, balancing speed, fuel efficiency, and acceleration based on specific needs and conditions.
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240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA-1

Speed Fuel Consumption GEAR RATIOS Notable Options: FRP Hardtop, Reversible pilot seat with livewell, Trim tabs, Stereo, _Portable head weight summary DRY WEIGHT i N/A TEST GEAR Acceleration: Time to plane 4.3 secs | Id e - 30 mph - 7.5 secs PERSONNEL TEST WEIGHT WATER CONDITIONS WEATHER CONDITIONS BOSTON WHALER 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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240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA-2

Fuel Consumption HORSEPOWER GEAR RATIOS Notable Options: FRP Hardtop, Reversible pilot seat with livewell, Trim tabs, Stereo, Portable head weight summary DRY WEIGHT eration: Time to plane 4.4 secs | Idle - 30 mph - 6.9 secs BOSTON WHALER 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...

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240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA-3

TEST #3 Test Date: 08-May-2015 Fuel Consumption GEAR RATIOS 14 1/2" x 18" Enertia FUEL CAPACITY Notable Options: T-Top weight summary DRY WEIGHT I 3,875 lbs Acceleration: Time to plane 3.9 secs | Idle - 30 mph - 7.3 secs TEST GEAR gph PERSONNEL TEST WEIGHT WATER CONDITIONS WEATHER CONDITIONS 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....

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240-DAUNTLESS-2020-PERFORMANCE-DATA-4

2020 MODEL YEAR 240 DAUNTLESS WWW.BOSTONWHALER.COM 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,...

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