The 32-Footer That Doesn't Compromise: Boston Whaler 325 Conquest
The Boston Whaler 325 Conquest marries a redesigned hull and true overnight cabin with a fishing-focused cockpit, delivering express-cruiser…
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The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 32' 3" |
| Beam | 10' 8" |
| Draft | 26" |
| Displacement | 10,500 lbs |
| Engines | Standard: Dual 300-HP Mercury Verados (600 HP minimum); Optional: dual Verados to 850 HP maximum rated |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 gallons |
| Water Capacity | 46 gallons |
| Cabins / Heads | Cabin sleeps 4+: convertible V-berth dining/sleeping area plus mid double berth; 1 VacuFlush head with holding tank, dockside pump-out (12 gal) |
| Max Speed | 55.8 mph (with Twin 400 V10 Verados) |
| Cruise Speed | Approx. 31.3 mph @ 4,000 RPM (with Twin Mercury 300 V8 AMS) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Boston Whaler. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 10, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- Redesigned hull delivers better planing and stability than previous-generation Conquest models, with a ride quality that competes with larger express cruisers in the 35-foot class
- True dual-purpose layout with a fishing cockpit that rivals dedicated center consoles and a cabin with actual overnight comfort for four adults, not just emergency shelter
- 300-gallon fuel capacity and efficient cruise speeds deliver 300+ mile range, giving offshore operators the freedom to chase fish or weather windows without constant fuel calculations
Our Take
The 325 Conquest represents Boston Whaler's most successful attempt at building a boat that genuinely excels at two missions. The keel-up hull redesign isn't marketing speak. The ride is noticeably better than the outgoing model, with improved planing and less bow rise on acceleration. The standard twin 300 Verados are adequate, but the 400s transform the boat into a legitimate offshore runner with the speed to outrun weather and the range to make it matter. Build quality is typical Whaler: overbuilt in the right places, with attention to details like drainage and access panels that separate production boats from custom work.
This boat makes sense for the experienced operator who wants fishing capability without sacrificing cruising comfort. It's not for the buyer who wants a floating condo or the hardcore tournament angler who needs every inch of cockpit space. The 325 works best for the owner who runs 20 to 40 days per year, splits time between fishing trips and family cruising, and values the ability to handle the boat solo when needed. If you're comparing this to a Grady-White 330 Express or a Pursuit OS 325, the Whaler trades some fishing-specific features for better overnight accommodations and a more refined ride.
Resale on Whalers remains strong, particularly in Florida and the Northeast. The brand commands a premium, but depreciation curves are gentler than most production builders. Expect to retain 60 to 70 percent of value after five years if the boat is maintained and not abused. The Mercury Verado platform is proven, and parts availability is excellent. The Seakeeper gyro adds complexity but also adds value on resale. Budget $12,000 to $18,000 annually for slip fees, insurance, and routine maintenance if you're keeping the boat in South Florida. The 325 is expensive to own, but it's not exotic-expensive. You can run this boat without a full-time captain, and that's where the real value lives..
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you trailer a Boston Whaler 325 Conquest?
Yes, with the right tow vehicle and an oversize permit. The 325 Conquest is 32 feet 3 inches long with a 10 foot 8 inch beam and 10,500 pounds dry, which puts it beyond standard highway width and into permit territory in most states. Loaded it weighs 14,290 pounds, so size your tow rating against that figure rather than the dry one.
Most owners keep it in a slip or on a lift and trailer only for seasonal moves. Once you are on the water, the 26-inch draft is the useful number: it lets a cabin boat this size work shallow bays and inlets a deeper cruiser has to route around. Among the models with berths, only the 350 Realm at 24.5 inches draws less.
How many people can sleep on a 325 Conquest?
Four or more. The 325 Conquest has a convertible V-berth forward and a mid double berth, plus a VacuFlush head. Water capacity is 46 gallons and the waste tank holds 12 gallons — more waste capacity than the 330 Outrage, which reflects that this boat is meant to be slept on rather than day-run.
Four adults will find it tight beyond a couple of nights. Two adults and two kids is the realistic configuration, and it works well. Plan around the 46 gallons of water, because that is what limits showers. For a step up in accommodation without leaving the Conquest line, the 405 Conquest adds a private master stateroom, a mid-berth for three, and 90 gallons of water.
What is the Boston Whaler 325 Conquest for?
The 325 Conquest is a dual-purpose cabin cruiser: 32 feet 3 inches long, 10 feet 8 inches of beam, sleeping four or more with a convertible V-berth, a mid double berth and a VacuFlush head. It carries 300 gallons of fuel, 46 gallons of water, and up to 14 people, and rates from 600 to 850 horsepower.
It is aimed at the buyer who wants to fish on Saturday and take the family out overnight on Sunday without owning two boats. Dry weight is 10,500 pounds and 14,290 pounds loaded. Transom height is 25 inches, lower than the 30 inches used across most of the range. If you never sleep aboard, the 330 Outrage gives you the same fuel and horsepower in an open console.
How fast is the Boston Whaler 325 Conquest?
With twin Mercury 400 V10s the 325 Conquest has been recorded at 55.8 mph. On twin 300 V8s, cruise sits at 31.3 mph at 4,000 RPM. Boston Whaler publishes no speed figures itself, so treat these as engine-package results rather than factory claims.
That is quick for a cabin boat of this size, and it comes from a relatively light hull: 10,500 pounds dry and 14,290 pounds loaded. The rating runs 600 to 850 horsepower, so twin 400s sit near the top of it. For most owners the cruise number matters more than the top end — 31.3 mph gets you offshore and back inside a morning, which is exactly what a dual-purpose boat is supposed to do.
How much horsepower does a 325 Conquest need?
Boston Whaler rates the 325 Conquest from 600 to 850 horsepower, the same band as the 330 Outrage on a boat that is 10,500 pounds dry rather than 9,800. Twin 300 V8s meet the minimum and return a 31.3 mph cruise at 4,000 RPM; twin 400 V10s have been recorded at 55.8 mph.
Twins are the norm here, which keeps the transom uncluttered and the service schedule predictable. The extra horsepower mostly buys hole shot with a loaded boat. At 14,290 pounds with fuel, water, people and gear aboard there is a lot to lift onto plane, and the difference shows on a family day far more than on an empty test run. Transom height is 25 inches.
Is the 325 Conquest good in rough water?
It handles more than its size suggests. The 325 Conquest is 32 feet 3 inches with a 10 foot 8 inch beam and 14,290 pounds loaded, and the foam-filled construction Boston Whaler has used since 1958 means the hull is unsinkable by design. The brand's sawn-in-half 13-footer demonstration is its own long-running proof of that.
The cabin changes the calculation on a rough day more than any hull number does. Somewhere dry to put a passenger who has had enough is worth a great deal. The honest limit is length: a 32-foot boat gets moved around by a sea a 40-footer ignores, so pick your days. If you regularly run long offshore legs into a building forecast, step up to the 405 Conquest at 41 feet 4 inches.