2020 Boston Whaler 230 Vantage
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Year2020
MakeBoston Whaler
Model230 Vantage
Product Features
Description
The dual-console 230 Vantage® received the Innovation Award for expanding the possibilities capable in a 23-foot boat. For starters, seating is top-notch, and it delivers incredible comfort and rugged luxury with impressive power and capability so every crew can journey longer and farther in comfort, with Whaler confidence that goes to the core.
Key Features
- Spacious bow seating area accommodates an optional stowable table.
- Like the smooth-riding hull, the crisp console is all about confident control.
- Port seating adjusts readily to your needs and stows plenty of gear.
- Optional Fishing Package includes a 14-gallon livewell, fishing station, raw-water washdown, transom-mounted rod holders and more.
- Next-level aft seating stows seamlessly to expand a large cockpit area for fishing or entertaining.
- Comfortable head featuring a molded sink with drain and lockable entry door.
Specifications
- L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location): 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
- L.O.A. (with platforms): 24 ft. 7 1/2 in. (7.51 m)
- Beam: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
- Draft: 17 in. (0.43 m)
- Weight (dry, no engine): 3,900 lb. (1,769 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,000 lb. (1,361 kg)
- Swamped Capacity: 4,000 lb. (1,814 kg)
- Persons Capacity: 10
- Maximum Horsepower: 350 hp (261 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower: 250 hp (186 kW)
- Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lb. (318 kg)
- Transom Height: 25 in. (0.64 m)
- Deadrise at Transom: 20
- Fuel Capacity: 111 gal. (420.18 L)
- Water Capacity: 18 gal. (68.13 L)
- Livewell Volume: 14 gal. (52.9 L)
- Bridge Clearance (no top): 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with tow arch): 8 ft. 2 3/4 in. (2.51 m)
- Bridge Clearance (with suntop): 7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
- Package Boat Specs (ontrailer/engine up): 31 ft. 7 in.L x 8 ft. 6 in.W x 8 ft. 6 in.H
- European Certification: C
Standard Equipment
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
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 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
Cockpit Utility Center
- Cutting board
- Sink with drain
- Stainless steel grab rail
- YETI cooler (35 qt)
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
Console
- Access panel to electronics
- Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
- Compass
- Courtesy light
- Dash visor
- Drink holders (2)
- Electronics mounting surface
- Helm and companion footrests
- Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
- Storage bucket
- Tempered glass windshield
- Trash door
- Windshield wiper (starboard)
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)
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
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
Mechanical
- 250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verado engine with hydraulic power steering
- Automatic bilge pump
- Dual battery trays with switch
- Electric horn
- Engine fuel/water separator
- 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
- Vessel view mobile
Engine Options
- 250 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering (standard engine)
- 250 V8 DTS White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering:
- 300 V8 DTS Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering
- 300 V8 DTS White Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering
- 350 L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado: engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
- 350 L6 DTS White Mercury Verado: engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
Electronics Options
- Premium audio package - includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwoofer: Premium audio package (must select stereo option) - includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwoofer
- Raymarine Axiom 9 RV 9" Electronics / Navigation Package: (GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp Transom Transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
- Raymarine 12" Axiom Pro RVX Electronics / Navigation Package: (Raymarine Axiom Pro-RVX 12" MFD) (RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp transom transducer) (Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
- Raymarine Ray52 VHF Radio
- Raymarine Satellite Weather: (requires monthly subscription)(must select navigation package)
- Satellite radio - Sirius satellite receiver with antenna: (must select stereo option)
- Stereo - Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4): Stereo - Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4) and MP3/USB inputs (Fusion Bluetooth enabled)
- Tower mounted speakers with amp: (must select watersports tower, stereo and premium audio package)
- Vessel View 4" display: (replaces SmartCraft deluxe gauges) (network connections to Raymarine with Navigation Package)
Notable Options/Accessories
- Active Engine Trim: (Mercury option that automatically adjusts drive trim based on speed)
- Air compressor system
- Anchor (stainless steel): Anchor (stainless steel)(must select anchor windlass)(not compatible with beach boarding ladder)
- Anchor windlass - low profile with rode and anchor: (with through hull anchor system) (not compatible with beach boarding ladder)
- Battery charging system
- Beach boarding ladder: (not compatible with optional bow rail, stainless steel anchor or anchor windlass)
- Bow tow eye
- Corian countertop at utility center with stainless steel rail
- Fishing package - includes: livewell (14 gallons) with light, washdown, toe rails, rod holders (2): Fishing package - includes: livewell (14 gallons) with light, raw water washdown, stainless steel toe rails with under gunnel storage shelf, stainless steel transom mounted rod holders (2)
- Flooring (maintenance free synthetic teak): Flooring (maintenance free synthetic teak)(cockpit)
- Freshwater shower - bow and stern sprayers
- Grey water system
- Hardtop (fiberglass) - includes: navigation light, tow bit, aluminum tower: Hardtop (fiberglass) - includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), tow bit, welded aluminum frame tower
- Hardtop gelcoat (hardtop underside color matches hull color): Hardtop gelcoat (hardtop underside color matches hull color) (must select hardtop) (options include classic desert tan, glacier green, light blue or light grey)
- Rails - bow rail
- Rails - split bow rail
- Rails - black rub rail (standard)
- Rails - white rub rail with stainless steel insert
- Raw water washdown
- Seating - bow filler cushion
- Sunshade at bow (must select hardtop option)
- Sunshade at cockpit (black) (must select hardtop)
- Suntop for watersports tower: (must select watersports tower)
- Suntop with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings: Suntop with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings (not compatible with watersports tower or hardtop)
- Table - bow table with dedicated storage
- Tow arch: (not compatible with watersports tower or fiberglass hardtop)
- Trailer - aluminum with disc brakes, dual torsion axles, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tire
- VacuFlush toilet: VacuFlush™ toilet, holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out
- Wakeboard racks: (must select watersports tower)
- Watersports tower - includes: navigation light, rod holders (4), tow bit, aluminum tower: Watersports tower - includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), rod holders (4), tow bit, welded aluminum frame tower
- Windshield cap (stainless steel)
Canvas Options
- Cockpit cover: (includes bow and cockpit)(black or blue)
- Pedestal seat cover (black or blue)
- Port lounge cover
- Weather curtain set - side, forward and aft curtains (black or blue): Weather curtain set - side, forward and aft curtains (black or blue) (must select sun-top with boot or fiberglass hardtop) (not compatible with watersports tower)
Engine
| Max HP | 350 hp (261 kW) |
General
| Length Overall | 24 ft. 7 1/2 in. (7.51 m) |
| Beam | 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) |
| Draft | 17 in. (0.43 m) |
| Dry Weight | 3,900 lb. (1,769 kg) |
| Max Person Capacity | 10 persons |
| Fuel Capacity | 111 gal. (420.18 L) |
| Max Carry Load | 3,000 lb. (1,361 kg) |
