Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 13 1965's 60-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 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 13 1965 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 13 1965 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail13.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters3.96
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches156
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. (2.43 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 EXLPT L4NA FourStrokes Mercury? STD
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxMaximum: 135 hp (100 kW) Minimum: 90 hp (67 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 530 lbs. (240 kg)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model190 Montauk?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee