Boston Whaler 380 Outrage: The Offshore Fisherman's Dual-Purpose Weapon
The Boston Whaler 380 Outrage blends serious offshore fishing capability—long range, 23° deadrise ride, proven Unibond hull—and versatile co…
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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 represents Boston Whaler's understanding that the offshore market has split into two camps: tournament fishermen who want nothing but cockpit, and owner-operators who need one boat to do everything. This is the latter. The Unibond construction is proven, the 23-degree deadrise delivers a ride that justifies the weight penalty, and the engine options let you choose between efficiency and bragging rights. The quad 400 setup is impressive but thirsty. The twin 600s make more sense for most buyers.
This boat is for the guy who runs his own vessel, fishes 30 to 50 days a year, and wants his family to actually enjoy being on the water. It's not for the tournament circuit where every inch of cockpit space matters. It's not for the casual bay boater who will never see blue water. The 380 sits in the middle, and that's exactly where a large segment of the market lives. If you're comparing this to a Grady-White Canyon 376 or a Pursuit S 408, you're in the right conversation.
Resale on the 380 holds better than most boats in this class because Whaler has brand equity and this model has been in production long enough to prove itself. Maintenance costs are predictable if you stay on top of the Mercury service intervals and don't ignore the small stuff. The gyro stabilizer is a $50,000 decision that adds complexity. If you're anchoring overnight regularly, it's worth it. If you're running and gunning, save the money and put it toward fuel..
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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. Boston Whaler publishes no speed figures for this boat, so these 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. Boston Whaler publishes no consumption or range figures, so any mileage claim you find is an estimate — but 445 gallons behind up to 1,700 horsepower is enough for a Bahamas crossing and a long day of trolling without route anxiety.
The cruise figure that is documented is 34.6 mph at 4,000 RPM on dual 600 V12s. 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.