Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 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 240 Outrage 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 28 lbs and 44 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 has a 150-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006's 200-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 205 Conquest 2006 carries 68 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006. 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 240 Outrage 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 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 240 Outrage 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 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
Model205 Conquest
Model240 Outrage
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (.45 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.44
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in. d / 30 in. s (.63 m / .76 m)
Length - Meters6.17
Length - Meters7.23
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.17 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.23 m)
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches285
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 XL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 200 hp (149 kW) Minimum: 135 hp (100 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 530 lbs. (240 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 350 hp (260 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (167 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Maximum capacity9,680 lbs. (4,390 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people12