Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010 vs Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010 against a deep vee Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2013 measures 27,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010 at 15,3 feet (2010). At 9 lbs and 61 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 280 Outrage 2013 has a 540-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010'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 280 Outrage 2013 carries 186 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010. 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 280 Outrage 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010 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 280 Outrage 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 27,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport 2010 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 Super Sport
Model280 Outrage?
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.96 m) 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) with hardtop 10 ft. 1 in. (3.07 m) with hardtop and radar
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise23°
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (0.2 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg) no engine
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg) no engine
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.61
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet15.33
Length - Feet27.58
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 7 in. (8.34 m)
Length overall - Meters4.67
Length overall - Meters8.41
Length overall - Inches184
Length overall - Inches331
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 ELPT EFI Bigfoot FourStroke Mercury?
Engine/s standardDual Mercury? Verado? 225 CXXL L6 DTS FourStroke with SmartCraft Deluxe Gauge Package and power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail186 gal. (704 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max60 hp (44.8 kW)
Engine max600 hp (448 kW) maximum
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg) Swamped Capacity: 2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum capacity4,169 lbs. (1,891 kg) Swamped Capacity: 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people14
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5