Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 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 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 has a 450-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 320 Outrage 2013 is rated for 14 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 320 Outrage 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 32,2 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 - Detail32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Length - Feet18.1
Length - Feet32.17
Length overall - Meters5.52
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches386
Beam8.10 ft
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.09 m)
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches122
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inches22
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg) no engine
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23°
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) with hardtop
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerado 3
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardDual Mercury? Verado? 250 CXXL L6 DTS FourStroke with SmartCraft VesselView display and power assisted steering
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp (448 kW) maximum
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Modelnot available
Model320 Outrage?
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee