Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 120 lbs more than the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 at 85 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 has a 450-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model190 Outrage
Model305 Conquest?
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.22 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches127
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (.30 m)
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (929 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg)
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.85
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in. d (0.63 m)
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Meters9.77
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 32 ft. 1 in. (9.77 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches385
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 XL OptiMax? Mercury?
Engine/s standard225 CXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with Vessel View Display and power-assisted steering STD
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 150 hp (111 kW) Minimum: 115 hp (85 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 530 lbs. (240 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 600 hp (447 kW) Minimum: 400 hp (298 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) Swamped Capacity: 2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee