Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 2015 Dauntless 170 vs 2015 Montauk 170 Ride.
Posted by dfndr on 10/05/15 - 7:32 PM
#1
For use in San Francisco Bay and the Delta, is there much difference in the ride of these two boats? It gets kinda snotty out here!
Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/06/15 - 11:48 AM
Posted by EJO on 10/06/15 - 5:41 AM
#2
The Dauntless has a more "V" type bottom and therefore "slams" a little less and cuts through a little better. Both Models can handle more snotty weather than you can.
Posted by Phil T on 10/06/15 - 1:38 PM
#3
If it were me, I would want more LOA to deal with lumpy washboard sea state you get in the bay.
2' makes a huge difference in ride quality. I learned this the hard way.
Consider a gently used 2010 or later Outrage 190 or Montauk 210.
Posted by jgortva on 10/06/15 - 3:05 PM
#4
I agree with Phil T. No 17 foot boat including a Whaler could take anything but a pretty nice day on the Bay. The difference will be with you going out when you want within reason versus only going out on the "nice" days.
Posted by dfndr on 10/07/15 - 11:39 PM
#5
OP here. Thanks for the advice. Will keep this in mind as I look. I had a 19 Larson CC once that did fine in the bay and even in the ocean(but not near SF). Perhaps a 19 or longer Whaler is what I need for this locale. But is the 190 Montauk still a hard rider in the chop? Thanks again.
Posted by EJO on 10/08/15 - 4:37 AM
#6
Yes the Montauk is a harder rider due to the difference in dead rise between Dauntless, Outrage, and Montauk. Not a deep-V