Boston Whaler 330 Outrage

Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis

The Essentials

FeatureSpecifications
Overall Length33' 0"
Beam10' 2"
Draft25"
Displacement9,800 lbs
EnginesStandard: Twin Mercury 300 V8 Verado (600 HP); Optional: Twin Mercury 425 V10 Verado (max 850 HP)
Fuel Capacity300 gallons
Water Capacity39 gallons
Cabins / HeadsOpen center console — no cabin; VacuFlush toilet with holding tank, overboard discharge, and dockside pump-out
Max Speed53.2 mph (with Twin Mercury 300 V8); 60.9 mph (with Twin Mercury 425 V10 Verado)
Cruise Speed25.0 mph @ 3,500 RPM (with Twin Mercury 300 V8 Verado)

Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Boston Whaler. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 10, 2026.

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage exterior

Quick Verdict

  • WhalerStep hull technology delivers measurably better fuel efficiency and a drier ride than conventional deep-V hulls in the 33-foot class
  • Twin engine options (600 HP or 850 HP) provide strategic flexibility between range-focused cruising and speed-driven offshore performance
  • Owner-operator design eliminates the need for professional crew while maintaining full offshore capability, reducing annual operating costs by 40 percent versus comparable cabin boats
Tony Smith, Founder of Minted Yachts

Our Take

The 330 Outrage is one of the most honest boats in the 33-foot offshore center console segment. The WhalerStep hull isn't a gimmick. It planes faster, runs flatter, and burns less fuel than a traditional deep-V at the same speed. The build quality is consistent with what you expect from Boston Whaler. The hardware is robust, the wiring is clean, and the fit and finish hold up under hard use. The helm layout is intuitive and the sightlines are excellent. This is a boat designed by people who actually run boats offshore.

This boat is for the owner who runs their own vessel and values capability over appearance. If you fish 30 to 50 days a year, run 20 to 40 miles offshore regularly, and want a platform that handles weather without requiring a professional captain, the 330 Outrage is the right tool. It's not for the buyer who wants a floating lounge or a boat that looks good at the dock. The seating is functional, not plush. The layout prioritizes utility over entertaining. If you want a yacht, buy a yacht. If you want a fishing platform that can also host your family, this is the boat.

Resale on Boston Whalers in the 30 to 35-foot range remains strong, particularly in South Florida and the Northeast. The brand holds value better than most production builders in this segment. Expect 60 to 65 percent residual value after five years with average use. Maintenance costs are predictable. The Mercury Verado platform is well-supported and parts availability is excellent. The hull is foam-filled and unsinkable, which reduces insurance premiums and provides peace of mind offshore. This is a boat you can own for a decade without regretting the decision..

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Owning the Boston Whaler 330 Outrage: Operating Costs

The 330 Outrage is the definition of low-drama ownership — no crew, no yard program, just fuel, storage, and two outboards to keep happy:

  • Fuel: figure roughly a mile per gallon at a sensible cruise with the twin Mercury 300 V8 Verados — the 300-gallon tank covers serious offshore range. The 425 V10 option trades some economy for outright speed.
  • Annual upkeep: the running costs come in around 40 percent below comparable cabin boats — no crew, simpler systems, outboard service instead of inboard yard bills. Fuel, insurance, storage, and outboard maintenance are essentially the whole list.
  • Outboard service: Mercury's 100-hour/annual service on two engines is the core recurring cost. Do it on schedule and Verados run practically forever; skip it and resale notices immediately.
  • Storage: with a 10-foot 2-inch beam and 25-inch draft, you have options bigger boats do not — dry stack, lift, or trailer. Dry storage is the cheapest way to own in Florida and the kindest to the hull.
  • Insurance: center consoles with clean histories are straightforward to insure; twin-engine redundancy and Whaler's unsinkable-hull reputation work in your favor on the application.

What to Look For in a 330 Outrage

  • Outboard hours and service stamps. Two Verados with documented 100-hour services are the whole mechanical story — verify with Mercury's digital service records, not just stickers.
  • Corrosion check. Transom brackets, trim cylinders, and lower units tell you whether the boat lived on a lift or wet-slipped in salt water.
  • WhalerStep hull inspection at haul-out — grounding scars and gelcoat repairs matter more on a boat this proud of its hull.
  • VacuFlush head system. Test the console head, holding tank, and pump-out fittings — the civilized-day-offshore feature should actually work.
  • Electronics package. Helm electronics are a five-figure line on this boat; confirm what conveys and test everything at sea trial.
  • Trailer condition, if included — brakes, bunks, and lights; a neglected trailer is a hidden four-figure bill.

Cost figures are Minted Yachts editorial estimates for typical U.S. Southeast ownership; your marina, usage, insurance profile, and spec will move these numbers. Read how we source and verify, or ask us for numbers specific to your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boston Whaler 330 Outrage used for?

The 330 Outrage is a 33-foot open center console built for offshore fishing and hard day running. There is no cabin — the whole boat is deck. It carries 300 gallons of fuel, seats up to 14 people, and takes 600 to 850 horsepower on the transom.

Think of it as the entry point to Boston Whaler's big-water fishing line. The 44-gallon livewell and the open deck are aimed squarely at anglers, but the same layout works for a family day on the water. Dry weight is 9,800 pounds and 12,579 pounds loaded, so it stays manageable at the lift and the ramp. If you want a berth and air conditioning in the same format, the 360 Outrage is the next step up.

How much horsepower does a 330 Outrage need?

Boston Whaler rates the 330 Outrage from 600 to 850 horsepower. Twin 300s meet the minimum, twin 425 V10s reach the maximum, and both are common rigs. At 9,800 pounds dry and 12,579 pounds loaded, the hull performs across the whole band rather than needing the top of it.

What the extra power buys is time. Twin 300s return 53.2 mph with a 25.0 mph cruise at 3,500 RPM; twin 425s take the top end to 60.9 mph. If your runs are 20 miles offshore and back, the smaller package is enough boat. If you cross open water regularly and want margin when the forecast turns, buy the horsepower and stop thinking about it.

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage or 325 Conquest — which should I buy?

Buy the 330 Outrage if you fish and day-run; buy the 325 Conquest if you want to sleep aboard. They are close in size — 33 feet by 10 feet 2 inches against 32 feet 3 inches by 10 feet 8 inches — carry the same 300 gallons of fuel, and share the same 600 to 850 horsepower rating.

The cabin is the whole decision. The 330 is an open console with no berth, 9,800 pounds dry, and a 44-gallon livewell. The 325 Conquest sleeps four or more, carries 46 gallons of water against 39, and weighs 10,500 pounds dry. Both take 14 people. Speed is close as well: 60.9 mph for the 330 on twin 425 V10s, 55.8 mph for the 325 on twin 400 V10s. Decide on nights aboard, not numbers.

Can you trailer a Boston Whaler 330 Outrage?

Yes, with permits. The 330 Outrage is 33 feet long with a 10 foot 2 inch beam and weighs 9,800 pounds dry, so it tows behind a heavy-duty truck on a suitable trailer — but that beam is well over standard highway width, which puts you into oversize-load permits in most states. Loaded weight is 12,579 pounds.

Most owners keep the boat on a lift or in a slip and trailer only for seasonal moves or a run to new cruising ground. The 25-inch draft is the payoff once you launch: shallow bays, flats edges and skinny inlets stay open to you. Nothing larger in the series tows more easily — the 360 Outrage is 11 feet 3 inches wide and 13,383 pounds dry.

Can you sleep on a Boston Whaler 330 Outrage?

No. The 330 Outrage is an open center console with no cabin and no berth. What it does have is a VacuFlush head inside the console — a real marine head with a 6.5-gallon waste tank rather than a portable unit — which is what most day-boat buyers actually need. Water capacity is 39 gallons.

That makes the 330 a long-day boat, not an overnight boat, and it is better for being honest about it. If nights aboard matter, the 325 Conquest is the closest alternative in size and sleeps four or more using a convertible V-berth plus a mid double berth. The 360 Outrage keeps the center console format and adds a cabin with a berth and 12,000 BTU air conditioning.

How fast is the Boston Whaler 330 Outrage?

With twin Mercury 300 V8s the 330 Outrage runs 53.2 mph, and with twin 425 V10s it reaches 60.9 mph. Cruise sits at 25.0 mph at 3,500 RPM. Boston Whaler does not publish speed figures itself, so treat these as engine-package results rather than factory claims.

The practical takeaway is simple. The twin 300 package is the value choice; the twin 425s buy you top end and a harder hole shot. Both sit inside the 600 to 850 horsepower rating, and at 9,800 pounds dry the hull does not need maximum power to perform. Tony's view: spend the difference on the electronics and seating you use every single trip, unless you routinely run long offshore legs against a clock.