Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 measures 20,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 tips the scales at 3 300 lbs - 2 400 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 at 900 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 has a 190-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007's 60-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 210 Ventura 2009 carries 92 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007. 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 210 Ventura 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model150 Sport
Model210 Ventura?
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.96 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m) 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.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 - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg) no engine
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.900
Weight - lbs.3300
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.69
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.69 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches247
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury? BigFoot
Engine/s standard225 XL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 60 hp (44 kW) Minimum: 40 hp (29 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 305 lbs. (138 kg)
Engine max250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people10
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee