Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 vs Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 vs Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2007 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 345 Conquest 2007 measures 35,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 33,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2007 tips the scales at 142 lbs — 109 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 2006 at 33 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 750 hp, the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2007 has a 500-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 345 Conquest 2007 carries 421 gallons versus 92 gallons in the Boston Whaler 210 Ventura 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 345 Conquest 2007 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 345 Conquest 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 35,0 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
Model345 Conquest?
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches14
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.67 m) With Sun Top: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 10 ft. (3.04 m) With Radar: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,440 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.142
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Meters10.94
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 35 ft. 11 in. (10.94 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches431
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 XL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard275 CXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailWith twin engines: 347 gal. (1,313 l) With triple engines: 421 gal. (1,593 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1593.66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal421
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 135 hp (100 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 750 hp (559 kW) Minimum: 550 hp (410 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people14
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush?