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I have found a 1995 Boston Whaler Dauntless 17ft. It is a Dual Console.
It has a 2 stroke Johnson 115hp OB. The engine and boat only have
100hrs on them and used only on fresh water. The boat is a real jewel.
I have worked with the dealer and they will give me the rig for $15,000
out the door.

Is this a good price for the boat? If I were to decide to sell it again
in a year for whatever reason would how much would it depreciate?
I love the whaler's and really want it but I really want a four stroke
and not two stroke because of gas usage. I will be using it A LOT and
gas is something to consider for me.

I'm confused because I want this hull so bad but I don't have the money
to repower it for a long time. Should I jump on this or look around
more for another compairable boat with a four stroke?

What do some of the seasoned boaters think of this deal? Advice please!


Although Whaler's hold their value, it still seems a bit high. I bought a
new, 16' Dauntless with a 115 horse Merc (2 stroke) and trailer for about
22k in 2001. I am sure it has depreciated to less than 15k in the past 5
years.