Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 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 305 Conquest 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 150 Sport 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). At 9 lbs and 85 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2009 has a 540-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 150 Sport 2007 carries 7 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2009. 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 305 Conquest 2009 is rated for 14 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 305 Conquest 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 32,0 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
Model305 Conquest?
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches127
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.96 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m) with top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.55 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg) no engine
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.85
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.69
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.69 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches385
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury? BigFoot
Engine/s standard250 CXL DTS dual Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with Vessel View Display and hydraulic power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxMaximum: 60 hp (44 kW) Minimum: 40 hp (29 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 305 lbs. (138 kg)
Engine max600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower500 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people14
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush?
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee