Boston Whaler - 170 Dauntless (2012-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 2.8 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 11.0 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 90-hp Mercury Four-Stroke |
| Transmission | N/A |
| Ratio | 2.33 : 1 |
| Props | N/A |
| Load | 2 persons, full fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear |
| Climate | 55 deg.; 75% humidity; wind: 0-5 mph; seas; calm |
| Length Overall | 17' 0'' 5.18 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 6' 10'' 1.85 m |
| Draft | 11'' 3.35 cm |
| Dry Weight | 1,680 lbs. 762 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gal. 113.56 L |
| Water Capacity | none |
| Bridge Clearance | 6' 5'' 1.96 m w/suntop |
| Deadrise/Transom | 15 deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.30 | 8.67 | 7.54 | 273 | 237 | 57 |
| 1000 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 0.40 | 8.75 | 7.61 | 276 | 240 | 57 |
| 1500 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 0.80 | 6.69 | 5.82 | 211 | 183 | 63 |
| 2000 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 1.25 | 5.16 | 4.49 | 163 | 141 | 66 |
| 2500 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 1.95 | 3.82 | 3.32 | 120 | 105 | 68 |
| 3000 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 3.00 | 3.30 | 2.87 | 104 | 90 | 75 |
| 3500 | 21.0 | 18.3 | 3.20 | 6.56 | 5.71 | 207 | 180 | 78 |
| 4000 | 26.3 | 22.9 | 4.15 | 6.34 | 5.51 | 200 | 174 | 80 |
| 4500 | 30.9 | 26.8 | 5.40 | 5.71 | 4.97 | 180 | 156 | 80 |
| 5000 | 34.8 | 30.3 | 6.85 | 5.08 | 4.42 | 160 | 139 | 83 |
| 5500 | 38.3 | 33.3 | 8.20 | 4.67 | 4.06 | 147 | 128 | 86 |
| 6000 | 42.2 | 36.7 | 10.00 | 4.22 | 3.67 | 133 | 116 | 97 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.