Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2013 vs Boston Whaler 325 Conquest 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2013 vs Boston Whaler 325 Conquest 2022 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 325 Conquest 2022 has a 50-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2013'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 325 Conquest 2022 carries 300 gallons versus 79 gallons in the Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Boston Whaler 325 Conquest 2022 at 32,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless 2013 at 23,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
Makenot available
Model230 Dauntless?
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10.80 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches130
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) no engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2900
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet32.3
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail32.30 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters9.85
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches388
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.20 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? Verado? 225 XL DTS FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail79 gal. (299 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (187 kW) maximum
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerado
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelVerado
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Swamped Capacity: 5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity46
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower