Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2012 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 300 hp, the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022's 115-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 2012 carries 122 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022. 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 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.40 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m) with pulpit 23 ft. (7.01 m) hull length
Length - Feet17.4
Length - Feet25.17
Length overall - Meters5.3
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches302
Beam7.30 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.23
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft Min1.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m) with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.63 m) cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,730 lbs. (1,692 kg) no engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.373
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepower300 hp (224 kW) maximum
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? Verado? 225 XXL DTS FourStroke with SmartCraft VesselView Display and hydraulic tilt power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461.7 l)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. (1.52 m) cabin headroom
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model235 Conquest?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee