Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 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 2006 measures 30,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 tips the scales at 8 500 lbs - 6 450 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 at 2 050 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 2006 has a 450-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 carries 300 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 190 Outrage 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2006
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 - Inches90
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (.30 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (.50 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches20
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (929 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg)
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.2050
Weight - lbs.8500
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Meters9.16
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet30
Length - Inches10
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 1 in. (9.16 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters9.17
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches361
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 1 in. (9.77 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 XL OptiMax? Mercury?
Engine/s standard225 CXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with power-assisted steering
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
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)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerado Four Stroke
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelVerado Four Stroke
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people14
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity60
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal10
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available