Both the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2009 and the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2012 measures 19,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2009 at 11,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2012 tips the scales at 1 900 lbs - 1 476 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2009 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 150 hp, the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2012 has a 135-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2009's 15-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 110 Tender 2009 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 190 Montauk 2012 could be the deciding factor.