Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 vs Boston Whaler 255 Conquest 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 vs Boston Whaler 255 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 255 Conquest 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 24,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 33 lbs and 49 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 450 hp, the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest 2006 has a 200-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006's 250-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 210 Ventura 2006 carries 92 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest 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 255 Conquest 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 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 255 Conquest 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model210 Ventura
Model255 Conquest
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.20 m) With Hard Top: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (.40 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs. (2,222 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in. d / 30 in. s (.63 m / .76 m)
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches323
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 XL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 135 hp (100 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 450 hp (335 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (167 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,220 lbs. (553 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg)
Maximum capacity6,100 lbs. (2,766 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people14