Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008 against a deep vee Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008 at 11,0 feet (2008). 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 300 hp, the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2009 has a 285-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008'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 2009 carries 122 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008. 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 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2008 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2009 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 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Engine: 2 ft. 7 in. (0.78 m) Without Engine: 1 ft. 10 in. (0.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m) with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters0.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches31
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 7 in. (0.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m) boat only
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) no engine
Weight - kg192.32
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - lbs.424
Weight - lbs.373
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
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) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters3.45
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches136
Length overall - Inches302
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 ML FourStrokes Mercury? STD
Engine/s standard225 XXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke with Vessel View Display and hydraulic power sreering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3.3 gal. (12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal
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 max300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity845 lbs. (383 kg) Swamped Capacity: 1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Headnot available
HeadPortable