It's an Outrage! Boston Whaler goes ‘king size'

by Bob Wonders on 26 Feb 2010 During my recent visit to the Miami International Boat Show I saw numerous boats that left one, well, speechless.

Massive superyachts carrying price tags in excess of USD$ 12 million were a common sight.

Nevertheless, one boat I was able to board was far from the show's largest and certainly well off being the most expensive. It was the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, at 11.4-metres (37'6') the largest vessel yet built by the Florida-based company (incidentally, love the factory's address, Whaler Way, Edgewater).

This quite stunning vessel was powered by a triple four-stroke Mercury Verado outboard rig, giving it superb performance, topping out at a brisk 47.4 knots (54mph). I found everything about the vessel very appealing.

One aspect probably stems from the fact that I'm only a ‘part time' (very part time!) angler; you see, while the larger Boston Whalers are very much in the fishing boat genre, the 370 Outage is a true ‘convertible' in the sense that it can easily accommodate a non-fishing crew.

I guess the correct label for the 370 Outrage would be ‘versatile.' Fight fish or entertain guests, that's Boston Whaler's aim with the 370 Outrage.

It certainly offers the necessary bells and whistles that dedicated blue water anglers would demand, such as life well, lockable tackle stowage, ‘fridge/freezer and a very efficient bait preparation station.

However, recognising that not every buyer is likely to be a dedicated angler, Boston Whaler will happily replace the live well with an additional ‘fridge/freezer and an electric stove.

I was particularly impressed with the helm. Ergonomically designed, it features the centre-mounted skipper's seat with companion seats either side.

The skipper's seat also folds down to allow driving standing and it is electrically adjustable for superb comfort.
An all-new, fully integrated hard top and windscreen provides excellent all-round visibility and protection from the elements.

Fully fibreglass built using Boston Whaler's patented Unibond construction, the 370 Outrage claims the same ‘unsinkable' title accorded all boats in the range.

Old timers no doubt recall the famous advertisement of many years ago that helped establish the company's reputation; the ad showed a man sawing a Boston Whaler in half, both sections remaining happily afloat.

However, I am supremely confident that no one will ever attempt to saw the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage in half!

This is one very classy 37-footer.

Plenty of space aboard thanks to its ‘healthy' 3.5-metre (11'6') beam and a well appointed cabin area below with a genuine two-person berth or lounge.

Another lounge area forward topsides reveals ample, lockable space for rod, tackle and dive gear stowage.

The Boston Whaler 370 Outrage carries 1703-litres of fuel, 227-litres of fresh water and weighs in at 6123kg (13,500lbs).

Unfortunately, Australia is yet to see a Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, but Sydney-based dealership Andrew Short Marine would be more than happy to take an order.

The dealership's Kylie Short describes the 370 Outrage as 'a stand out' among other boats in its class.

'In rough water there's no smoother, drier-riding boat than the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage,' she added.

Incidentally, Kylie and myself are not the only ones impressed with this superb vessel; at the Miami show, judges in the annual and prestigious Innovation Awards honoured the vessel as the ‘top dog' for innovation in the Cruisers 25' to 140' category.

Fancy yourself aboard such a vessel?

It's surely a snip at AUD$495,000 and that includes a comprehensive list of factory-fitted options and a transferable 10-year warranty.

What are you waiting for, Kylie is standing by the telephone ready to take your
order.

For further information contact Andrew Short Marine Services, Taren Point, Sydney,
telephone (02) 9524-2690 or visit the website, www.bostonwhaler.com

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