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Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless

27ft dual console, built 2017–present. Primary use: saltwater.

Typical used values

Model yearUsed asking rangeMedianConfidence
2017 $128,000 – $154,000 $141,000 low
2022 $200,000 – $241,500 $221,000 med
2026 $267,500 – $321,000 $294,500 low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 7%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

  • Medium Bow rope-locker drain cracking reported on 2019–2021 hulls — check for gelcoat stress lines at the drain.

    Source: Whaler owner forums

  • Low Twin Verado 300s burn 28–34 gph at cruise; confirm this matches the buyer's budget before falling for the hull.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  1. Inspect the bow rope-locker drain and surrounding gelcoat for cracks.
  2. Confirm the joystick docking (if equipped) calibrates cleanly — repairs are dealer-only and costly.

Typical engines (2)

  • Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) outboard · gas · base score 85/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

    Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

    100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.

  • Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) outboard · gas · base score 90/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

    The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.

    100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.

Resale liquidity (84/100)

Strong family-fishing crossover; holds value but the buyer pool thins above $200K.

USCG recalls touching this model (1)

  • ⚠ Recall810035T4/9/1981

    AIRPAX T-11 INSTALLED

    Units:60

Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless?
Typical asking range for a 2022 Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless is roughly $200,000–$241,500 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 7% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.
What should I inspect on a used Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless?
  • Inspect the bow rope-locker drain and surrounding gelcoat for cracks.
  • Confirm the joystick docking (if equipped) calibrates cleanly — repairs are dealer-only and costly.
Is the Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless a good boat?
Strong family-fishing crossover; holds value but the buyer pool thins above $200K. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 84.

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