Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Quintrex F350 Outback Explorer (SS) 2026 vs Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Quintrex F350 Outback Explorer (SS) 2026 vs Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Quintrex F350 Outback Explorer (SS) 2026 and 15 hp for the Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Quintrex F350 Outback Explorer (SS) 2026 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Quintrex F350 outback Explorer L/S 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 11,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Quintrex F350 Outback Explorer (SS) 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Weight - Detail190 lbs. (86 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.52 m)
Length overall - Detail11.80 ft
Length overall - Meters3.52
Length overall - Meters3.6
Length overall - Inches139
Length overall - Inches142
Beam63 in. (1.6 m)
Beam5.20 ft
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters1.58
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches62
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11.8
Displacementnot available
Displacement192.90 lbs
Body / Hull
Top Sides1.6mm
Top Sidesnot available
Bottom Sides1.6mm
Bottom Sidesnot available
Transom Material1.6mm
Transom Materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower15
Horsepower15 hp
Motor Weight - Detail132 lbs. (60 kg)
Motor Weight - Detailnot available
Motor Weight - kg6
Motor Weight - kgnot available
Motor Weight - lbs.132
Motor Weight - lbs.not available
Transom Shaft LengthSS
Transom Shaft Lengthnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people2
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Features
Glove BoxYes
Glove Boxnot available
Anchor GussetYes
Anchor Gussetnot available
Flat ForedeckYes
Flat Foredecknot available
Handle BowYes
Handle Bownot available
Handles TransomYes
Handles Transomnot available
Rowlock BlocksYes
Rowlock Blocksnot available
Solid CornersYes
Solid Cornersnot available
SeatsBench
Seatsnot available
Options / Other
Quintrex Fish Bag100cm / 150cm
Quintrex Fish Bagnot available
CoversBimini & Envelope
Coversnot available
Fuel Tank RackCarpet
Fuel Tank Racknot available
Rod Holders2
Rod Holdersnot available
CleatOption
Cleatnot available
Transducer BracketOption
Transducer Bracketnot available
Painted HullOption
Painted Hullnot available
Paintall over colour
Paintnot available
RailsBowrails / Side
Railsnot available
StripeOption
Stripenot available
Vinyl WrapOption
Vinyl Wrapnot available