2020 210 Dauntless
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:57 am
I just took delivery of a used 2020 210 Dauntless with a hard top with a 2020 Mercury 200-HP V6 FOURSTROKE with run time of 154 hours. Before buying the boat there was a survey and sea trial. Some performance reports [later identified as the Boston Whaler factory performance report] for this model report a top boat speed of 47-MPH at an engine speed of 5800-RPM.
My operation of the boat with a full fuel tank and two people aboard resulted in a best boat speed on smooth water of 42-MPH at 5300-RPM engine speed.
The Mercury 200-HP engine starts well. The engine has plenty of power and torque.
Q1: what is a reason why it is not “opening up” “all the way”?
Q2: is this typical performance for this set up?
I think the engine is under warranty. I plan to take in the engine for service.
Replies from other owners of a 2020 210 DAUNTLESS with a Mercury 200-HP engine will be useful. Thanks in advance
My operation of the boat with a full fuel tank and two people aboard resulted in a best boat speed on smooth water of 42-MPH at 5300-RPM engine speed.
The Mercury 200-HP engine starts well. The engine has plenty of power and torque.
Q1: what is a reason why it is not “opening up” “all the way”?
Q2: is this typical performance for this set up?
I think the engine is under warranty. I plan to take in the engine for service.
Replies from other owners of a 2020 210 DAUNTLESS with a Mercury 200-HP engine will be useful. Thanks in advance