Boston Whaler 380 Outrage: The Offshore Fisherman's Dual-Purpose Weapon
The Boston Whaler 380 Outrage blends serious offshore fishing capability—445-gallon fuel capacity, proven Unibond hull, engine ratings to 1,…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 38' 0" |
| Beam | 11' 8" |
| Draft | 23.5" |
| Displacement | 14,500 lbs |
| Engines | Standard: Triple Mercury 300 V8 (900 HP minimum); Optional: Quad 300 V8, Triple/Quad 400 V10, Twin 600 V12 (1,700 HP maximum rated) |
| Fuel Capacity | 445 gallons |
| Water Capacity | 60 gallons |
| Cabins / Heads | 1 convertible settee/double berth cabin with air conditioning; 1 fully enclosed head with Vacu-Flush toilet, holding tank, and pull-out shower |
| Max Speed | Approx. 58–65 mph (varies by engine; 65.0 mph with Quad 400 V10 Verado) |
| Cruise Speed | Approx. 30–35 mph (varies by engine; e.g., 34.6 mph @ 4,000 RPM with Dual 600 V12) |
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
- 23-degree deadrise and 445-gallon fuel capacity deliver offshore ride quality and range that competitors in the 38-foot class struggle to match
- Five engine configurations from 900 to 1,600 HP with standard Joystick Piloting provide flexibility between efficiency and performance that most single-engine-option rivals cannot offer
- Air-conditioned cabin with enclosed head and convertible berth separates this from pure fishing platforms while maintaining a functional cockpit layout that cruiser-style center consoles sacrifice
Our Take
The 380 Outrage is one of the most honest boats in the 38-foot center console segment. Boston Whaler didn't try to build a pure tournament fishboat or a pure cruiser. They built a boat that does both well, and that's harder than it sounds. The unsinkable foam-cored hull is proven. The Mercury Joystick Piloting is standard, not optional. The cabin is functional, not decorative. This is a boat that works.
This boat is for the owner who fishes 40 days a year and entertains 40 more. It's for the family that wants to anchor out overnight without renting a hotel. It's not for the tournament angler who needs maximum fishbox capacity or the cruiser who wants a full galley and sleeping for six. The 380 is a compromise, but it's a smart one. If you need one boat to do everything, this is the short list.
Resale on the 380 Outrage is strong, and maintenance is predictable. Outboards are easier to service than inboards, and Boston Whaler's dealer network is solid. The boat holds value because it's versatile. Buyers in the used market want the same thing new buyers want: a boat that fishes, cruises, and overnights without requiring a second vessel. Expect to recover 60-70% of your purchase price after five years if you maintain it properly. That's better than most competitors in this class..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How shallow can a 380 Outrage go?
Draft is 23.5 inches, the shallowest figure across Boston Whaler's current Outrage, Realm and Conquest models — under the 27 inches on the 360 Outrage and well under the 31 inches on the 420 Outrage. For a 38-foot boat carrying 445 gallons of fuel, that is a genuinely useful number.
In practice it means back bays, shallow inlets and the Bahamas banks stay available to a boat most people assume is offshore-only. Engines trimmed up matters more than the static figure when you are picking your way in, but the hull is what limits you, and this hull sits high. The trade is that a shallow-drafting hull asks for trim discipline in a following sea. Loaded weight of 19,715 pounds helps there.
What is the Boston Whaler 380 Outrage?
The 380 Outrage is Boston Whaler's 38-foot offshore center console: 38 feet long, 11 feet 8 inches of beam, 445 gallons of fuel, capacity for 16 people, and an engine rating running from 900 to 1,700 horsepower. Below the console sits a convertible settee that folds into a double berth, air conditioning, and an enclosed head.
This is the model most buyers land on when the 360 Outrage feels a size too small and the 420 Outrage is more boat than the slip needs. The 60-gallon livewell is serious tournament capacity. Draft is 23.5 inches, the shallowest figure across the current Outrage, Realm and Conquest models, so the boat is far less restricted inshore than its size suggests.
How fast is the Boston Whaler 380 Outrage?
With quad Mercury 400 V10s the 380 Outrage has been recorded at 65.0 mph. On dual 600 V12s, cruise sits at 34.6 mph at 4,000 RPM. Both are engine-package results rather than factory numbers.
The 900 to 1,700 horsepower rating is unusually wide, and that is what makes the model interesting. You can rig it with two big V12s for simplicity and torque, or four V10s for redundancy and top end. Maximum engine weight is 2,800 pounds, which becomes the real constraint once you start adding motors. Loaded with engines, fuel and water the boat weighs 19,715 pounds. Tony's view: the quad setup is the better offshore choice, purely for the ability to get home on three.
Can you sleep on a Boston Whaler 380 Outrage?
Yes, for a night or two. The 380 Outrage has a cabin below the console with a settee that converts to a double berth, air conditioning, and an enclosed head with a Vacu-Flush system and a pull-out shower. Water capacity is 60 gallons and the waste tank holds 10 gallons.
That is comfortable for a couple, or for a parent and kids on a tournament weekend. It is not a cruising interior, and the boat does not pretend otherwise — the deck is still the point. If you want the same 38-foot hull with a proper enclosed helm and more time aboard, that is exactly what the 380 Realm is: same length, same 11 foot 8 inch beam, same 445 gallons of fuel, a different way of using the boat.
What is the difference between the 380 Outrage and the 380 Realm?
Same hull, different boat. The 380 Outrage and the 380 Realm are both 38 feet by 11 feet 8 inches with 445 gallons of fuel, but the Outrage is an open center console and the Realm is an express cruiser with an enclosed helm. Buy the Outrage if fishing and open deck space come first.
The numbers show what the Realm's superstructure costs and buys. The Outrage is 14,500 pounds dry against the Realm's 17,000, drafts 23.5 inches against 29, and carries 60 gallons of water against 55. It rates from 900 horsepower where the Realm starts at 1,200, and both cap at 1,700. The Outrage keeps the 60-gallon livewell and the fishing deck. The Realm trades those for a climate-controlled helm and more time aboard.
How much fuel does the 380 Outrage hold?
The 380 Outrage carries 445 gallons of fuel and 60 gallons of water — enough behind up to 1,700 horsepower for a Bahamas crossing and a long day of trolling without route anxiety.
On dual 600 V12s, cruise sits at 34.6 mph at 4,000 RPM. Two large engines generally drink less than four smaller ones at the same speed, which is the practical argument for the V12 package if you cover distance rather than chase top end. A 10-gallon waste tank and a 60-gallon livewell round out the tankage. Loaded with engines and fluids the boat weighs 19,715 pounds.