Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 measures 25,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006 at 11,0 feet (2006). At 424 lbs and 373 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 has a 235-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 carries 122 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model110 Tender
Model235 Conquest
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Engine: 2 ft. 7 in. (.78 m) Without Engine: 1 ft. 10 in. (.55 m) With Sun Top: 5 ft. 7 in. (1.70 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With Hard Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.7
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches67
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail424 lbs. (192 kg)
Weight - Detail3,730 lbs. (1,691 kg)
Weight - kg192.32
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - lbs.424
Weight - lbs.373
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Length - Meters3.45
Length - Meters7.67
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)
Length overall - Meters3.45
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches136
Length overall - Inches302
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 ML FourStroke Mercury engine
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3.3 gal. (12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 15 hp (11 kW) Minimum: 5 hp (3.7 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 175 hp (130 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12