You can also specify a tuna tower with a second raised helm position. Even without this option, the helm console is crowned by a substantial hard top supported by a sturdy aluminium frame that means there’s always something to hang onto.
Two flush-mounted 19in Simrad MFDs dominate the helm and use proprietary software to control and monitor all the ship’s systems, as well as state-of-the-art navigation, radar, sonar and a thumping JL audio system with zoned RGB lighting.
A bank of backlit analogue switches and glossy solid teak trim adds to the wow factor. In typical Boston Whaler fashion, the driving position is superb with three co*fortable and very supportive helm seats and an ideal relationship between the throttles and the trademark stainless steel wheel.
Visibility is excellent, too, with a drop-down step to rest your feet on when seated or for an elevated standing view. The forward cockpit is equally impressive with
a good spread of seating and a large forward-facing sunpad that lifts to reveal another huge storage locker for the slot-in teak table, infill cushions and multiple covers.
A door in the side of the console opens to reveal a decent-sized overnight cabin. Cleverly, the foot of the double bed flips up to close off the sleeping area during the day, leaving the rest of the space as a self-contained day heads.
We haven’t yet had a chance to test it but given the flared bow, deep-vee hull and Boston Whaler’s reputation, we’d be surprised if it were anything other than a very capable sea boat.
LOA: 36′ 5″ (11.12m)
Beam: 11′ 3″ (3.43m)
Draft: 2’8″ (0.81m)
Displacement (dry, ex. engine): 13,383 lbs (6,070 kg)
Fuel capacity: 415 gal (1,571L)
Water capacity: 45 gal (170L)
Engines: 2 x 600hp V12 or 3 x 450hp Mercury outboards
Top speed: 53 knots / 61mph
Range: 305nm @ 25 knots
Starting price: $588,000 (ex. VAT)
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