Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2008 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 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 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 235 Conquest 2008 tips the scales at 3 730 lbs - 3 306 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007 at 424 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2008 has a 235-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2008 carries 122 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2007. 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 2008 is rated for 12 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 235 Conquest 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2008 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 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
Model235 Conquest?
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With Hard Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters0.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches31
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 15 in. (0.38 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.3730
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 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 - DetailWith Pulpit: 25 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 DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with SmartCraft? Vessel View Display and power-assisted steering
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 capacity3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee