Boston Whaler 230 Vantage Boats
The award-winning boat from Boston Whaler
The Gulf and the various lakes and rivers of Florida require boats which have power, but can also downshift that power to meet the regulations concerning the preservation of wildlife, specifically the manatee. Generally, pontoons and boats under 30 feet are best for such navigation. The Boston Whaler 230 Vantage is a dual award-winning craft capable of handling the waters of the Gulf of Mexico as well as navigate St. Johns, Lake Rousseau, Lake Kissimmee, or Lake Okeechobee. Those who enjoy the beach scene can use the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Palm Beach, Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, and on the Gulf beaches of Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Award winning design
The Boston Whaler 230 Vantage is the winner of the 2013 National Marine Manufacturer Association’s Innovation Award and the 2015 European Powerboat of the Year Award. Boston Whaler claims that it is the spacious bow seating and optional show table, the smooth-riding hull, the port seating and aft seating, optional fishing package, and the molded sink with drain and lockable entry door which contributed to these awards. And while this may be the case, most people would consider the power, practicality and cost of the vehicle to be leading factors of purchasing a boat.
Power
Standard on the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage is a 255 XL L6 Back Mercury Verado engine. There is the ability to upgrade to a 250, 300, or even a 350 FourStroke Engine on the whaler. When looking for a pre-owned boat, do not be surprised to see various configurations of the engines and the electronics on the Boston 230. Electronic upgrades may include a Raymarine eS98 9: Navigational package or the larger 12.1”, or a vessel view 4” display. All engines on the Boston Whaler 230 are FourStroke Mercury Engines. If you find a boat with a Yamaha, Suzuki, or other engine, it is not because the manufacturer of the boat put it there, it would be after-market customization.
Options in practicality
While the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage is ready to use as a fishing boat, many people will prefer to add some options to make the experience easier and more enjoyable. Options and accessories for the 230 Vantage include an Air Compressor System, Anchor of Stainless steel, Anchor Windlass- low profile with rode and anchor, Battery Charging System, Beach Boarding Ladder, Corian countertop at Utility center with stainless steel rail, the fishing package, maintenance free synthetic teak flooring, Freshwater Shower bow and stern sprayers, a grey water system, a fiberglass hardtop, bow rails, stainless steel windshield cap, watersports tower, wakeboard racks, tow arch, bow table, bow filler cushion, raw water washdown, and rub-rails.
Keep in mind that the more customizations that you get to the vessel the more it shifts from being a fisherman’s boat to being a boat for sporting and leisure, as the stereo system would not be beneficial for catching any, though if you use the boat for dual purposes it would. When looking at a customized boat, you need to compare the featured with what is offered by the Boston Whaler Company to ensure that you are not getting an aftermarket self-install.
Best places to use the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage
The Boston Whaler 230 Vantage boats for sale are best to be used offshore in the Gulf. It is suggested that you ensure the boat is equipped with a secondary anchor if you choose to use the boat for a cruising vessel in the Atlantic, especially if you are cruising in the keys as the waters tend to shift the primary anchor. The boat may not be suitable for navigating certain rivers in Florida as the engines are FourStroke motors. Check with the local zoning and boating authorities to ensure you can operate the vehicles in such places.
Because you can overnight in the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage, it is ideal for those which wish to take a trip into the Gulf. It is not a yacht or a larger craft so the anchor depth is not suitable for attempting overnights in the ocean (drifting, waves, and all that) apart from perhaps some inshore use. When equipped with the stereo, radio, tower, and such, the boat is a perfect fit for Tampa Bay, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale leisure and cruising.
Are you interested in a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage?
If you are looking for a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage boat for sale, but do not want to spend the money on a brand new boat from the manufacturer, please look at the pre-owned boats for sale on Vessel Vendor. Should you have any questions about the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage or any of Boston Whalers crafts please use the resources on Vessel Vendor. Many of the boats which are offered are still under the manufacture’s warranty and such warranties can be transferred to the purchaser. To find out the specifics of a certain boats warranty and its transferability please contact the company directly.
