Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 vs Austral Marine Panache 1950 Outboard 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 vs Austral Marine Panache 1950 Outboard 2026 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 has a 185-hp advantage over the Austral Marine Panache 1950 Outboard 2026's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Austral Marine Panache 1950 Outboard 2026 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp) 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 224,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Austral Marine Panache 1950 Outboard 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAustral Marine
MakeAustral Marine
ModelOdyssey 650 Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8 300hp)
ModelPanache 1950 Outboard
Model Year2025
Model Year2026
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail685 kg (boat only, excluding engine)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg685
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1,510
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail6.8 m
Length overall - Detail5.95 m (5950 mm)
Length overall - Inches267.72
Length overall - Inches234.25
Length overall - Meters6.8
Length overall - Meters5.95
Length - Feet22 ft 4 in
Length - Feet19 ft. 6.2 in.
Beam2.44 m
Beam2.25 m (2250 mm)
Beam - Inches96.06
Beam - Inches88.58
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.25
Weight - kg1000
Weight - kg685
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail685 kg (boat only, excluding engine)
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1,510
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel typePetrol
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower300
Horsepower115–200 hp
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model6.2L V8
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27.74
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 L built-in fuel tank
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsColours; decal designs; Bimini top; bow cover; cockpit cover; tower sunshade; wake tower; stereo; trailer winches; trailer tie-downs.