The Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 is a deep-V design and the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 at 32,2 ft versus Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2008 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2008 tips the scales at 14 200 lbs - 5 700 lbs less than the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013 at 8 500 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 750 hp, the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 2013's 600-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 345 Conquest 2008 carries 421 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Boston Whaler 320 Outrage 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 14 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.