Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2022 vs Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2022 vs Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 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 250 hp, the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 has a 50-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2022'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 280 Outrage 2021 carries 186 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 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 280 Outrage 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.40 ft
Length overall - Detail27.12 ft
Length - Feet23.4
Length - Feet27.12
Length overall - Meters7.13
Length overall - Meters8.27
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches325
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches113
Draft [max] - Detail1.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.4
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.25 ft
Draft Min1.10 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelV6 CMS
Engine modelV8 DTS Verado
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepower250 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8 DTS Verado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
TrailerableYes
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity26
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61