Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 235 Conquest 2006 vs Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010 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 370 Outrage 2010 measures 37,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 12,5 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 235 Conquest 2006 tips the scales at 373 lbs — 238 lbs more than the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010 at 135 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 900 hp, the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010 has a 650-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 235 Conquest 2006 carries 122 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010. 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 370 Outrage 2010 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 370 Outrage 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 37,5 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
Model370 Outrage?
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m) With Hard Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 - 10 ft. 4 in. (2.7 - 2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters7.14
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches281
Weight - Detail3,730 lbs. (1,691 kg)
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.373
Weight - lbs.135
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters7.67
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet37.5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 6 in. (11.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Meters11.43
Length overall - Inches302
Length overall - Inches45
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury
Engine/s standard250 DTS Triple Mercury® Verado® FourStroke with Shadow Mode Technology
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1,703 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Engine maxMaximum: 250 hp (186 kW) Minimum: 175 hp (130 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs. (317 kg)
Engine max900 hp (671 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower750 hp (560 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 3,050 lbs. (1,383 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity60 gal. (227 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee