Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 250 Outrage 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 13 1965 vs Boston Whaler 250 Outrage 2013 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 450 hp, the Boston Whaler 250 Outrage 2013 has a 390-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 250 Outrage 2013 is rated for 12 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 250 Outrage 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 250 Outrage 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,5 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 - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.4 m)
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Meters3.96
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches156
Length overall - Inches294
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) with T-top or hardtop 10 ft. 4 in. (3.14 m) with T-top or hardtop and radar
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,050 lbs. (2,291 kg) no engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2290.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.505
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m) single 25 in. (0.63 m) dual
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? Verado? 300 XXL L6 DTS FourStroke with power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail172 gal. (651 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp (336 kW) maximum
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity26 gal. (98.4 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) Swamped Capacity: 2,890 lbs. (1,311 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model250 Outrage?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee