Research 2014 - Boston Whaler Boats - 230 Vantage

See the legend in a whole new light. Boston Whaler's versatile 230 Vantage delivers all the power, safety, comfort and luxury appointments you expect from a Whaler---in a revolutionary dual-console layout. The 230 Vantage's incredible design features a spacious bow area with cushions, backrests and cup holders, while a fold-out stern seat with backrest provides comfort for family and friends. The innovative convertible port lounge seat with storage faces either forward or backward, so you can face your guests or watch the watersports behind the boat.

Hardcore anglers will appreciate the utility center in the cockpit, which includes a sink with drain, a cutting board and a 36-quart cooler. An optional fishing package adds a 14-gallon livewell, a raw-water washdown and transom-mounted rod holders. Cruise confidently offshore for an extended fishing run, thanks to an accessible head featuring a molded sink with drain and lockable entry door.

For those who put the ski in fish and ski, the 230 Vantage has it all. A watersports tower with navigation light and tow bit, plus the speed and power of a 225-hp Mercury FourStroke Verado engine ensure thrilling wakeboarding rounds behind the rope. An optional Fusion stereo system pumps out music to ski to, or add the premium audio package (amp, premium speakers, subwoofer) to really get things bumping.

The 230's versatility hardly ends there. For yachtsmen hoping to get a functional, stylish yacht tender that vastly outperforms any inflatable dinghy or RIB boat, the 230 has all the luxury amenities and horsepower to transport your whole crew comfortably.
Draft: 1 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 111
Water tank capacity: 20
Max load: 3000
Standard features:
Bow Area
12-V receptacle
Bow bolsters
Bow cushions with backrests
Bow walkthrough block off panel
Drink holders (4)
Fiberglass lids with latches
Recessed storage / cup holder compartment
Welded stainless steel forward grab rails


Cockpit Utility Center
Cutting board
Sink with drain
Stainless steel grab rail
Yeti cooler (35 qt)


Console
Access panel to electronics
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Compass
Courtesy light
Dash visor
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Fender holder
Helm and companion footrests
Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Mercury DTS binnacle control
Storage bucket / holder
Tempered glass windshield
Trash door
Windshield wiper (starboard)


Deck/Cockpit
28" interior freeboard
8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), stern with stainless steel hawse pipes (2), pop-up spring line (2)
Anchor storage
Bow and stern lifting eyes
Cockpit coaming bolsters
Cockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/white
Drink holders (8)
Extended integral swim platform with recessed telescoping dive ladder and grab rail
Gunnel mounted stainless steel rod holders (4)
Heavy-duty rub rail
Motorwell drains (2)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stainless steel grab rails
Stern stainless steel hawse pipes with drink holders (2)
Transom door with stainless steel latch


Engine
225 XL L6 DTS Mercury Verado engine with power steering


Head
Dash visor
Interior light
Lockable entry door
Molded sink with drain
Portable head with pump-out
Stainless steel grab rail
Stainless steel storage hooks (2)


Mechanical
111 gal fuel tank (plastic with barrier coat)
Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery trays with switch
Electric horn
LED navigation lights
Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propeller
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area


Seating
Bow seating area with lounge backrests (port and starboard)
Convertible port lounge seat with storage
Custom helm seat with high/low pedestal
Fold-out stern seat with backrest


Standard Features
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel


Storage
Bow anchor locker with drain and anchor storage rack
Captain's pocket storage
Console storage with stainless steel latch and storage system for life jackets, dock lines and fenders
Head storage compartment
In-floor ski / rod storage locker (lockable)
Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard drains)
Under gunnel storage shelves