Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 has a 100-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 280 Outrage 2021 is rated for 8 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 280 Outrage 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,1 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 - Detail27.12 ft
Length - Feet18.1
Length - Feet27.12
Length overall - Meters5.52
Length overall - Meters8.27
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches325
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches113
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.10 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepower250 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 DTS Verado
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8 DTS Verado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
TrailerableYes
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity26
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61