2006 Boston Whaler 240 Outrage

Loaded with virtually every available option, making this boat a great buy

By Mike Gridley

In 1956, a new and then unheard of “unsinkable” 13-foot boat was launched, designed by Dick Fisher and Raymond Hunt. Constructed of foam-filled fibreglass that remained afloat even when cut in half, the rugged boat brand has flourished for over 50 years, leaving no shortage of used Boston Whalers on the market.

The fishing crowd are great fans of centre consoles as they excel at fishing, but a new buyer out there is looking for an all-around boat with some fishing capabilities and Whaler’s Outrage line will deliver on that and more. This particular used Outrage will really deliver because the current owner loaded it with virtually every available option, making this boat a great buy.

You’ll feel secure stepping aboard the 240 with its wide coamings, which have an aggressive moulded-in, anti-skid pattern that is repeated in all of the deck areas and the raised casting platform. At the bow, there is a readily accessible rode locker that also houses the remote control for the optional windlass. Tucked away in the bow storage locker were the aftermarket downriggers and hook-ups for the trolling motor, complete with a battery charger.

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