Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 vs Austral Marine Panache 2250 Sterndrive 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 vs Austral Marine Panache 2250 Sterndrive 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 Austral Marine Panache 2250 Sterndrive 2026 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Austral Marine Odyssey 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8) 2023 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 40 gal and 40 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Panache 2250 Sterndrive 2026 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 Panache 2250 Sterndrive 2026 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 720 BR Inboard (MerCruiser 6.2L V8)
ModelPanache 2250 Sterndrive
Model Year2023
Model Year2026
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail810 kg (boat only, excluding engine)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg810
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1,786
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail7.75 m
Length overall - Detail6.8 m (6800 mm)
Length overall - Inches305.12
Length overall - Inches267.72
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.8
Length - Feet25 ft 5 in
Length - Feet22 ft. 3.7 in.
Beam2.58 m
Beam2.44 m max (2440 mm)
Beam - Inches101.57
Beam - Inches96.06
Beam - Meters2.58
Beam - Meters2.44
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail810 kg (boat only, excluding engine)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg810
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1,786
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.63
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 L built-in fuel tank
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model6.2L V8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150–225 hp
Operational Info
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Options / Other
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.
OptionsColours; decal designs; Bimini top; bow cover; cockpit cover; tower sunshade; wake tower; stereo; trailer winches; trailer tie-downs.