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Q1: after owning my first power boat, a 2000 160 DAUNTLESS since late 2023, what larger boat should I buy next?

BACKSTORY: I purchased my first powerboat in late 2023. The 2000 160 DAUNTLESS had an old engine, I had the engine tuned-up. I took the family out for the first time: the engine die in the middle of the lake. In frustration, I re-powered with an unused E-TEC 90-HP engine, installed new cable steering, new fuel lines, new electrical wiring, and added a T-Top.



I like the 2000 160 DAUNTLESS boat, and it been fun for the family of four. But I but haven't really taken it out far with the kids. Sometime I wonder if I should take the 160 DAUNTESS to the Vineyard, but then I wonder if a 160 DAUNTLESS a bit too small for the ride. I hope the family can enjoy the 2000 160 DAUNTLESS a few more years, and then and maybe up for an upgrade to a bigger boat (since I have a mooring up to 21-feet). We mostly go cruising for fun and a bit of fishing here and there.

That looks great! More info on the t top?

I bought a 2000 Dauntless 160 last year as my first Whaler.
I just bought a 2001 with newer power and sold the 2000.

FirstWhaler wrote:What would you upgrade to next?

I hope to upgrade to a 345 CONQUEST. How about you?

B.E.Coyote wrote:More info on the t top

Hi The T top is Dolphin Pro Plus T Top with black canopy

jimh wrote:I hope to upgrade to a 345 CONQUEST. How about you?

Maybe a 210 Dauntless I don't know yet.

Looks like you got yourself a really nice boat, she looks like she's in nearly perfect condition. Congratulations!

As a long-time 160 Dauntless owner, I wouldn't hesitate to go a longer distance, but I'd keep an eye on the weather forecast. I've been out in as much as 4-5 foot breaking chop, and while I felt pretty safe it wasn't very comfortable. As a small boat, it's hard to run fast in more than 1-foot waves.

After 16 years with my boat I'm thinking about bigger options, though not ready to make a move yet. On my short list are the 210 Dauntless, 240 Dauntless, and probably the top of my wish list right now is the 230 Outrage. I've been checking under the couch cushions and under the seats in the car and, while I've found a bit of change, I'm still short of the $100K needed for the upgrade. :-)

GoldenDaze wrote:Looks like you got yourself a really nice boat, she looks like she's in nearly perfect condition. Congratulations!

I went to a boat show this weekend in Boston. Oh boy. The 210 Dauntless is an eye catcher with a $85,000 price tag. I'm start saving now.