Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 vs Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 vs Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 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 180 Ventura 2010 measures 18,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 at 11,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 tips the scales at 424 lbs — 401 lbs more than the Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 at 23 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 has a 135-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 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 180 Ventura 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 180 Ventura 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 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
Model180 Ventura?
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Engine: 2 ft. 7 in. (.78 m) Without Engine: 1 ft. 10 in. (.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.4 m) 7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Meters0.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches31
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail424 lbs. (192 kg)
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg) no engine
Weight - kg192.32
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.424
Weight - lbs.23
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.45
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters3.45
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches136
Length overall - Inches222
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 ML FourStroke Mercury? engine
Engine/s standard135 XL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke with hydraulic tilt steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3.3 gal. (12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 15 hp (11 kW) Minimum: 5 hp (3.7 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg)
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 3,800 lbs. (1,723 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee