Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2008 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 400 hp, the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2008 has a 250-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 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 240 Outrage 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 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 - Detail18.10 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.23 m)
Length - Feet18.1
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters5.52
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches285
Beam8.10 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 18 in. (0.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inches18
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.44
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. d / 30 in. s (0.63 m / 0.76 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard250 XXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with Vessel View Display and power-assisted steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxMaximum: 400 hp (298 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (167 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,060 lbs. (480 kg)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) Swamped Capacity: 9,680 lbs. (4,390 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model240 Outrage?
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee