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Boston Whaler 230 Outrage

23ft center console, built 2012–present. Primary use: saltwater.

Typical used values

Model yearUsed asking rangeMedianConfidence
2012 $65,000 – $81,500 $73,500 low
2019 $105,000 – $130,000 $117,500 med
2026 $174,500 – $216,500 $195,500 low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 6%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

  • Medium Hardtop and welded frame corrosion at the weld joints on saltwater 2014–2018 units — check for bubbling under powder coat.

    Source: TheHullTruth — '230 Outrage hardtop' threads

  • Medium Twin-Verado rigging is tight in the splashwell; corroded battery switches and bus bars are common on neglected saltwater boats.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  1. Pull the rigging-tube access and check for standing water / corrosion at the bus bar.
  2. Sea-trial at WOT and confirm both Verados hit rated RPM within 100 of spec.

Typical engines (2)

  • Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) outboard · gas · base score 85/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

    Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

    100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.

  • Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) outboard · gas · base score 90/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

    The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.

    100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.

Resale liquidity (88/100)

Premium offshore-capable Whaler; deep, fast resale market in FL, NC, NJ, TX.

USCG recalls touching this model (1)

  • ⚠ Recall810035T4/9/1981

    AIRPAX T-11 INSTALLED

    Units:60

Boston Whaler 230 Outrage FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Boston Whaler 230 Outrage?
Typical asking range for a 2019 Boston Whaler 230 Outrage is roughly $105,000–$130,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 6% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.
What should I inspect on a used Boston Whaler 230 Outrage?
  • Pull the rigging-tube access and check for standing water / corrosion at the bus bar.
  • Sea-trial at WOT and confirm both Verados hit rated RPM within 100 of spec.
Is the Boston Whaler 230 Outrage a good boat?
Premium offshore-capable Whaler; deep, fast resale market in FL, NC, NJ, TX. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 88.

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