Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless User manual

INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER®BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO MAKE CHANGESATANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, INTHE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OFALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
SHOULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER®IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS
SOLD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH CHANGES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE BRUNSWICK CORPORATION:
180 DAUNTLESS, BOSTON WHALER®. MRP #1808098
“The mission of Boston Whaler®is
to provide consumers with the
safest, highest quality, most durable
boats in the world”
Rev E 10/11/05

Boston Whaler founder
RichardT.Fisherdemon-
strating one of the fea-
turesthat hasmade Bos-
ton Whaler the “Unsink-
able Legend” in this
1961 LIFE Magazine
Photo.
Richard T. Fisher was
posthumously inducted
into the National Marine
Manufacturer’s Associa-
tion (NMMA) Hall of
Fame on September 26,
1996 for accomplish-
ments made in marine
engineering and con-
struction.
History
In 1958, company founder Richard T. Fisher introduced the first Boston Whaler boat in Braintree,
Massachussetts. It featured two significant innovations: first, its twin sponson hull design produced superior
stability and a remarkably dry ride; second, its unique foam core construction made the boat not only du-
rable, but unsinkable as well.
Fisher took every opportunity to illustrate the unique characteristics of the Boston Whaler. His most famous
demonstration was captured in 1961, by Life Magazine. The series of photographs showed the boat under-
way, the boat being sawed in half and ultimately Fisher motoring away in the remaining half of the boat.And
through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and durability of the Boston Whaler
hull. And though you may never cut your boat in half, this only goes to show one thing, people whose
livelihood and lives depend on boats consistently choose Boston Whaler because of their seaworthiness,
dependablility and the inherent safety of a hull that won’t sink even if severely damaged.
Boston Whalers are built to last. For over 40 years Boston Whaler® has strived to make each model better,
providing you with a safe and fun boating experience. That is the reason we offer a 10 year limited transfer-
able warranty. It is also an excellent reason why you can trust the safety of your family and friends to a
Boston Whaler.
PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET IN A SECURE PLACE, AND BE SURE TO HAND IT OVER
TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT.

Section 1 - 180 Dauntless
Table of Contents
Section 5-Bilge System
Bilge Pump 19
Operation/Maintenance 19
Bilge Diagram 19
Livewell (Standard) 19
Operation/Maintenance 19
Livewell (Optional) 20
Optional Livewell Diagram 20
Raw Water 20
Maintenance/Operation 20
Section 6-Propulsion System
Propeller Information 21
PropellerAssembly Diagram 21
Gear shift/Throttle Control 22
Digital Gear Shift/Throttle Control 22
(DTS®) (Optional)
Power Trim Operation 22
Steering Information (Standard) 23
Maintenance/Operation 23
Steering Information (Optional) 24
Operation/Filling 24
Section 7-Getting to know your Boston Whaler
Trim Tabs, (optional) 25
Operation/Manitenance 25
Mooring Points 26
Lifting 26
Hull Maintenance 27
Hull Maintenance, (Blisters) 27
Bottom Painting 27
Painted Hull Care (Bottom) 28
Vinyl Cushion Care 28
Long Term Storage 29
Engine 29
Fuel System 29
Trailer Storage 29
Electrical System 29
Drainage 29
Canvas Care & Maintenance 30
Trailer, (optional) 31
Bunk Trailer Terminology 31
Trailer Safety 31
Section 8-Anchoring Information
Anchoring Information 32
Lowering 32
Setting 32
Weighing 32
Section 9-Maintenance Log & Notes
Maintenance Log & Notes 33
180 Dauntless - Owner’s Manual
Section 1-180 Dauntless
Introduction 1
Table of Contents 1
Construction Standards 2
Our Hull 2
Servicing your Boston Whaler 2
Hull Identification Number 2
Section 2-General Arrangement & Specifications
Specifications & Dimensions 3
Standard Features 4
Notable Options 5
Fishing Package 5
Comfort Package 5
Standard/Optional Seating 6
Storage 6
Through-hull Fittings 7
Label Locations 8
Deck Occupancy 8
Section 3-Fuel System
Fuel System 9
Fuel Fill 9
Fuel Vent 9
Fuel System Diagram 9
Hoses & Fittings 10
Tank Cleaning 10
EmptyTank 10
Static Electricity and the Fuel System 10
Remote Oil System, (optional) 11
Section 4-Electrical System
Electrical System 12
Battery Information 12
Battery Maintenance 12
Battery Options 13
Battery Switch, (optional) 13
12 VoltAccessory Receptacle 13
Ignition Shutdown Switch 13
Navigation Lighting 14
Operation 14
Electrical Diagram 15
Breaker Panel Box 16
Anchor Roller Option Schematic 16
CE Certification Schematic 16
Instrument Panel 17
Multi-System Tachometer/Speedometer 17
Trolling Motor 18
This Owner’s Manual has been written to provide specific information about your boat and it should be read carefully. Keep this
booklet with the Owner’s Manual in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
The Owner’s Manual Packet has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the
boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, it’s systems and information on it’s operation and maintenance. Please familiarize yourself
with the boat and it’s operation before using it.
If this is your first boat, or you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please
ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of your boat. Your BostonWhaler® dealer
or local Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of marine safety classes and safe boating classes in your area.
Introduction
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Section 1 - 180 Dauntless
180 Dauntless - Owner’s Manual
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Hull
Identification
Number
“THE MISSION OF BOSTON WHALER IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH THE
SAFEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, MOST DURABLE BOATS IN THE WORLD”.
We are dedicated to creating a superior product providing you with comfort, performance, safety and dependability.
All of our boats comply with the safety standards set by the United States Coast Guard and are designed, engineered
and manufactured in accordance with applicable recommendations and guidelines of the American Boat and Yacht
Council (A.B.Y.C.) and certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (N.M.M.A.).
Construction Standards
Hull Identifcation Number
The “Hull Identification Number” is located on the
starboard side of the transom wall.
Thisis themost important identifyingfactor andmust
beincluded in allcorrespondencerelated toyourves-
sel. Failure to do so will only create delays.Also of
vital importance are the engine serial numbers and
part numbers when writing about or ordering parts
for your engine.
Our Hull
Boston Whaler® hulls are constructed with our pat-
ented Unibond™ construction. This involves shoot-
ing high density foam into a closed mold system.
The foam expands to fill voids in the hull, and when
thefinishedproduct is pulledfromthe mold, thedeck
and the hull are chemically bonded to form a solid,
inseparable unit.
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3
4
When your 180 Dauntless needs to be serviced or
regular maintenance is needed, it should be taken to
an authorized Boston Whaler® dealer.
To find a Boston Whaler® dealer in your area call:
1-800-942-5379
Domestic/International
If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
Discuss any warranty related problems directly
with the service manager of the dealership or your
sales person. Give the dealership an opportunity
to help the service department resolve the matter
for you.
Servicing your Boston Whaler Typical H.I.N. Description
1
1No air voids
2High density closed cell non-absorbent foam
3High quality resins and gelcoats
4Woven glass matting

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications
180 Dauntless - Owner’s Manual
Overall Length 18’6” 5.63 m
Trailerable Length 21’11” 6.70 m
Bridge Clearance 7’2” 2.18 m
Bridge Clearance (no top) 5’0” 1.52 m
Beam 8’0” 2.44 m
Draft, (Hull Only) 12” 0.30 m
Weight (dry, no engine) 2000 lbs. 907 kg
Swamped Capacity 4000 lbs 1814 kg
Maximum Engine Weight 530 lbs 240 kg
Maximum Weight, (passengers-
engine, gear).** 2600 lbs 1179 kg
Persons 8
Maximum Horsepower 150HP 111 kw
Minimum Horsepower 115 HP 85 kw
Fuel Capacity 60 gal.(U.S.) 227 L
* Waterline
*** Engine Draft, (See Notice)
Specifications & Dimensions
3
18’6”
8’0”
5’0”
12”
7’2”
*
Note: The canvas top
shown here is for reference
purposes only.
* *
21’11”
Specified measurements are approximations and are
subject to variance.
NOTICE
!
NOTICE
!
Optionalequipment andloading ofthe boatwill affect
thedraftmeasurements.Followtherecommendations
listed on your capacity plate regarding the maximum
amount of weight the boat can safely carry.
***
Exceeding this weight will affect the bost’s perfor-
mance. DO NOT Exceed the weights listed on the
capacityplate.
NOTICE
!
**