Research 2015 - Boston Whaler Boats - 230 Vantage

You don't earn the NMMA's Innovation Award for following status quos: you earn it for challenging them. Boston Whaler's dual console 230 Vantage received the win for reimagining the possibilities capable in a 23-foot boat. For starters, seating is top-notch: the uniquely convertible port lounge seat with storage faces either forward or backward, so you can face your guests or watch the sports action behind the boat. Bow seating is expansive and ergonomic as well.


And even as it delivers incredible comfort and rugged luxury, the 230 packs a wallop in terms of power and capability. For wakeboarders and skiers, the watersports tower and standard 225-hp Mercury Verado FourStroke engine offer thrills for days. Anglers can head offshore with confidence; the impressive optional fishing boat package adds a 14-gallon livewell, a raw-water washdown, transom-mounted rod holders and more. And as a yacht tender, it's in a whole different class than any inflatable or RIB. Thanks to the Vantage's accessible head featuring a molded sink with drain and lockable entry door, and a new high-capacity Yeti cooler, every crew can journey longer and farther in comfort.
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
Storage bucket
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

Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery trays with switch
Electric horn
Freshwater system (18 gallons) with cockpit sink sprayer and head sink sprayer
Fuel tank (111 gallons) (plastic with barrier coat)
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