Boston Whaler - 230 Vantage (2013-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 4.0 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 8.6 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 300-hp Mercury Verado |
| Transmission | Mercury |
| Ratio | 1.85 : 1 |
| Props | 14 1/4 x 18 Revolution 4-blade |
| Load | Load: 2 persons, Fuel: 3/4 full, Water: none, Gear: 50 lbs. |
| Climate | Temp: 68 deg., Humid: 80%, Wind: 10-15, Seas: light chop |
| Length Overall | 23' 2'' 7.06 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8' 6'' 2.59 m |
| Draft | 17'' 0.43 m |
| Dry Weight | 3,900 lbs. 1,769 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 111 gal. 420.18 L |
| Water Capacity | 20 gal. 75.71 L |
| Bridge Clearance | 8' 2 3/4'' 2.51 (w/ arch) |
| Deadrise/Transom | 20 deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.45 | 5.44 | 4.73 | 544 | 473 | 61 |
| 1000 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 0.95 | 5.16 | 4.49 | 515 | 448 | 67 |
| 1500 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 1.65 | 4.15 | 3.61 | 415 | 361 | 69 |
| 2000 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 2.85 | 2.86 | 2.49 | 286 | 248 | 72 |
| 2500 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 4.75 | 1.98 | 1.72 | 198 | 172 | 75 |
| 3000 | 12.9 | 11.2 | 6.35 | 2.02 | 1.76 | 202 | 176 | 76 |
| 3500 | 18.8 | 16.3 | 8.30 | 2.27 | 1.97 | 226 | 197 | 81 |
| 4000 | 26.6 | 23.1 | 10.20 | 2.60 | 2.26 | 260 | 226 | 84 |
| 4500 | 31.9 | 27.7 | 13.60 | 2.34 | 2.04 | 234 | 203 | 87 |
| 5000 | 37.3 | 32.4 | 18.35 | 2.03 | 1.77 | 203 | 176 | 88 |
| 5500 | 40.3 | 35.0 | 23.75 | 1.69 | 1.47 | 169 | 147 | 89 |
| 5950 | 43.1 | 37.4 | 29.80 | 1.44 | 1.26 | 144 | 125 | 91 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.