Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8) 2025 vs Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8) 2025 vs Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 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 Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8) 2025 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8) 2025 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 255,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Austral Marine Odyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8) 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAustral Marine
MakeAustral Marine
ModelOdyssey 650 Outboard (Mercury F250XL V8)
ModelOdyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8)
Model Year2025
Model Year2023
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail6.8 m
Length overall - Detail7.75 m
Length overall - Inches267.72
Length overall - Inches305.12
Length overall - Meters6.8
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length - Feet22 ft 4 in
Length - Feet25 ft 5 in
Beam - Inches96.06
Beam - Inches101.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.58
Weight - kg1000
Weight - kgnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typePetrol
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower250
Horsepowernot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine model4.6L V8 F250XL
Engine model6.2L V8
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.63
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 L
Options / Other
OptionsSupreme mechanical tower; large black Bimini; Rockford PMX-2 head unit; 4 Rockford speakers; VesselView digital gauge; stainless prop; Simrad IS2 digital gauge and transducer; Gen 2 DTS control box
Options2023 listed equipment: 4 marine speakers; Rockford Fosgate sound system; 2 USB ports; 12V auxiliary plug; 500 GPH bilge pump; built-in switch panels; Danforth anchor; telescopic stainless bow ladder; anchor hatch; fire extinguisher.
Operational Info
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150