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s the Boston Whaler 350 Outrage
the ultimate Big Boys Toy? It’s
gotta be damn close: 35 feet of big,
ballsy, seaworthy hull, the ultimate
sportsfishing layout, three
hooting-big 350hp Mercury Verados
thundering away and a full suite of
Raymarine electronics to guide you.
Oh yeah, this is one truly outrageous
watersports machine.
Boston Whaler has long held a
reputation as one of the USA’s front
runners. Who can forget the chainsaw
incident, where a hull was cut in half
and still floated almost unperturbed
due to the innovative foam flotation?
You’ve got to be exceptional to build a
big reputation in the mammoth Yankee
market and maintain it for so long but
with offerings like this new 35 Outrage
you can expect it to stay ahead of fleet
for years to come.
Thirty-five-foot outboard-powered
boats were once restricted to drug
runners and offshore racers – perhaps
a bit of both! However, efficient new
technology means big multi-engine
rigs are now a suitable alternative to
inboards, shafts and legs. But boats of
this nature aren’t just about making
sense. In fact they’re more about
creating fun-filled nonsense!
The 350 Outrage is a sporty and
luxurious day boat bursting with fun
and function. It’s certainly not a purist
fishing or dive boat; quite the opposite.
Andrew Bennett from Australian
distributors Queensland Marine Centre
tells me that perhaps 30 per cent of his
customers are dedicated offshore fishos
while the bulk are experienced multi-
purpose boaties who aren’t looking
for floating gin palaces but want big,
fast, comfortable and sporty machines.
They’re heavyweight commuters it
seems, and I just love the idea of a 35-
foot hull with no sleeping quarters – it
speaks volumes about the attitude of
the boat. Have a great day on the water,
no matter your interest, then go to the
comfort of the mother ship, motel or
home mooring at night. If you want
sleeping quarters, take a look at her
bigger sister 370; the 350 is purely about
serious boating business.
Boston Whaler claims: “Every element
combines to produce an exceptional
experience no matter what the day
brings. On a Whaler, you are safe,
secure and always ready for more with
confidence that never wavers.”
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