Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2007 vs Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 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 240 Outrage 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 at 3,0 feet (2006). At 44 lbs and 85 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 has a 250-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2007'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 240 Outrage 2007 carries 15 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Boston Whaler 305 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 305 Conquest 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2007 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 305 Conquest 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 305 Conquest 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 240 Outrage 2007 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?
Model305 Conquest
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.22 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches127
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hard Top: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (.45 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (.50 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,995 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg)
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.85
Height [transom]25 in. d / 30 in. s (.63 m / .76 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.63 m)
Length - Meters7.23
Length - Meters9.16
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet3
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.23 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 1 in. (9.16 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters9.17
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches361
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 1 in. (9.77 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax? Mercury?
Engine/s standard225 CXL DTS Mercury? Verado? FourStrokes with 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 - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxMaximum: 350 hp (260 kW) Minimum: 225 hp (167 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,060 lbs. (480 kg)
Engine maxMaximum: 600 hp (447 kW) Minimum: 400 hp (298 kW) Maximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVerado Four Stroke
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelVerado Four Stroke
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 capacity9,680 lbs. (4,390 kg)
Maximum capacity4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower