Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 vs Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 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 2013 measures 32,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 at 23,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 tips the scales at 8 500 lbs - 4 100 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006 at 4 400 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 2013 has a 250-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2006's 350-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 2013 carries 300 gallons versus 150 gallons in the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 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 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 32,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 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
Model240 Outrage
Model320 Outrage?
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
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. 6 in. (1.98 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (.45 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg) no engine
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.4400
Weight - lbs.8500
Height [transom]25 in. d / 30 in. s (.63 m / .76 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters7.23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.23 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches386
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23°
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury?
Engine/s standardDual Mercury? Verado? 250 CXXL L6 DTS FourStroke with SmartCraft VesselView display and power assisted steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxMaximum: 350 hp (260 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (167 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Engine max600 hp (448 kW) maximum
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerado 300
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity9,680 lbs. (4,390 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) Swamped Capacity: 4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee