Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 measures 32,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 at 25,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 tips the scales at 9 000 lbs - 5 270 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 at 3 730 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 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 has a 350-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 carries 300 gallons versus 122 gallons in the Boston Whaler 235 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 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model235 Conquest
Model320 Outrage Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.09 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With Hard Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 9 ft. 10 in. (2.99 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,730 lbs. (1,691 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.3730
Weight - lbs.9000
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (.76 m)
Length - Meters7.67
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in. (9.80 m)
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches302
Length overall - Inches386
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard250 CXXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStroke with power-assisted steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 175 hp (130 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 600 hp (447 kW) Minimum: 400 hp (298 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum capacity4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14