Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 230 Vantage 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022 vs Boston Whaler 230 Vantage 2013 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 300 hp, the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022'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 230 Vantage 2013 carries 111 gallons versus 67 gallons in the Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022. 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 210 Montauk 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 210 Montauk 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 230 Vantage 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.40 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length - Feet21.4
Length - Feet23.17
Length overall - Meters6.52
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches278
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail1.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.4
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft Min1.25 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m) 8 ft. 2.75 in. (2.51 m) with tow arch 7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98.75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg) no engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.39
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 7.5 in. (7.51 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal111
Fuel tank capacity - Liters251.73
Fuel tank capacity - Liters420.18
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model4S
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? Verado? 225 XL L6 DTS with power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail111 gal. (420 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW) maximum
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBoston Whaler
Modelnot available
Model230 Vantage
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee