New Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless

Boston Whaler is expanding its stylish, feature-rich Dauntless line with the addition of the brand-new 270 Dauntless.

As Whaler's largest Dauntless yet, the 270 joins a family of boats that includes the top-selling 230 Dauntless. The 270 maintains the bold style and impeccable comfort that are Dauntless hallmarks, says Whaler, but adds enhancements to make this well-appointed boat even bigger and better.

"The 270 Dauntless builds upon the comfort and aesthetically appealing nature of the entire Dauntless family," says Jeff Vaughn, Boston Whaler's vice president of sales, marketing and customer service.

"With this boat, you'll get more space, more storage, upgraded helm seating and leaning post, and you can cruise further thanks to its size and larger fuel capacity. In true Dauntless spirit, the 270 is equipped for everything from offshore fishing runs to entertaining to watersports -- and looks stylish doing it all," Vaughn adds

Whaler says the increased size of the 270 Dauntless allows for an extra-spacious bow area, which includes a comfortable new forward console seat, which is sure to be a talked-about feature, and forward port and starboard seating with folding backrests. This way as many as four adults to lounge in comfort and safety in the bow.

The aft cockpit is designed around the signature stern seat and casting deck that has made the Dauntless family so popular, with a comfortable, full-width aft bench seat that converts to form a wide casting deck.

With this upsized boat comes increased storage space, including a bow anchor locker with overboard drain, storage under aft seat, and what Whaler says is a market-leading, easy-to-access storage locker for up to five rods and an array of gear. From wakeboards to PFDs to snacks and drinks, there's room to bring anything needed for a full day's action.

Other premium amenities on the 270 Dauntless include an integrated swim platform and a Fusion stereo with MP3/USB inputs and top-shelf speakers.

The innovative helm seat, which has an integrated leaning post with cooler, rod holders, storage and grab rail, is another key feature. A choice of two deluxe leaning post options adds a 113-litre live well or a three-drawer storage compartment, plus a 33-litre cooler, sink with fresh water, pull-out sprayer, and more. Another available feature is the integrated hardtop, which includes cockpit floodlights, red and white dome light, lifejacket storage and four more rod holders.

The 270 Dauntless offers customers the purposeful functionality and lasting durability they've come to expect of the line in a head-turning package that will allow them to enjoy their boating experience to the fullest, Whaler says in its wrap.

"We are excited to offer boaters a larger Dauntless option," Vaughn adds. "The 270 Dauntless provides tremendous style, comfort and versatility along with all the benefits of Boston Whaler's Unibond construction and award-winning design and patents. It's the perfect boat for families looking to add -- and cross off -- new items on their boating 'to-do' lists."

More from your nearest dealer or Queensland Marine Centre, see www.qmc.com.au.