The Austral Marine Odyssey 650 (V6 MerCruiser 250hp) 2024 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 (V6 MerCruiser 250hp) 2024 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 (V6 MerCruiser 250hp) 2024 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 (V6 MerCruiser 250hp) 2024 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.