Posted by butchdavis on 04/21/14 - 7:33 AM
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As a former Dauntless 16 owner I advise against buying one with a 90 HP engine, two or four stroke. The hull needs the maximum rated 115 HP. I recommend one with a two stroke engine or the lightest weight 115 available.
The Dauntless 16 has a large fuel tank mounted all the way aft. IFIRC the capacity is 45 gallons. My 1999 16 had the notched hull which was later eliminated for good reason.
I really liked my Dauntless and the current owner is often seen enjoying it. My only complaint with the boat was that with the fuel tank anywhere close to full the scuppers wound be below the water with two persons behind the console.