Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 30,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 205 Conquest 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 28 lbs and 9 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 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008 has a 400-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 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008. 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008 is rated for 14 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 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 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
Model320 Outrage? Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.09 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Sun Top: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 9 ft. 10 in. (2.99 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - DetailBoat Only: 22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.9
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]30 in. d (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6.17
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.17 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches386
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 XL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard250 CXXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with Vessel View Display and power-assisted steering STD
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 200 hp (149 kW) Minimum: 135 hp (100 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 capacity3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee