Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 360 Outrage 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless 2021 vs Boston Whaler 360 Outrage 2023 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 360 Outrage 2023 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 360 Outrage 2023 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 360 Outrage 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 360 Outrage 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,5 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 - Detail26.50 ft
Length - Feet18.1
Length - Feet26.5
Length overall - Meters5.52
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches318
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Meters3.44
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches136
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 Min2.80 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepower600 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal415
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1570.95
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV12 Verado
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12 Verado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity45
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85