Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 has a 190-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 13 1965 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 13 1965 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 13 1965 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail13.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters3.96
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches156
Length overall - Inches247
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m) 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg) no engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepower225 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard225 XL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model210 Ventura?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee