Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2007 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 235 Conquest 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 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 235 Conquest 2007 tips the scales at 3 730 lbs - 2 830 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 235 Conquest 2007 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 235 Conquest 2007 carries 122 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 235 Conquest 2007 is rated for 12 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 235 Conquest 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 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
Model235 Conquest?
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.96 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With Hard Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - Detail3,730 lbs. (1,691 kg)
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - lbs.900
Weight - lbs.3730
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (.76 m)
Length - Meters4.69
Length - Meters7.67
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.69 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches302
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury? BigFoot
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury®
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 60 hp (44 kW) Minimum: 40 hp (29 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 305 lbs. (138 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 175 hp (130 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available