LOA 36ft 5” (11.12m) BEAM 11ft 3” (3.43m) DRAFT 32” (.81m) ENGINES 2x 600hp V12 or 3x 450hp Mercury outboards FUEL CAPACITY 1,571 litres TOP SPEED 53 knots PRICE from $588,000 ex VAT CONTACT www.bostonwhaler.com
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B oston Whaler’s legendary reputation has taken another leap forward with this new 360 Outrage. It is packed with the latest tech and looks superb in the flesh, especially with a pair of Mercury’s new 600hp V12 outboards hung off the back (triple 450hp V8s are also an option) for a top speed of over 50 knots.
Rather less obvious but equally interesting is Boston Whaler’s new Fathom lithium-ion battery system that allows all the electrical systems, including the air-conditioning, to run without the need for a separate generator.
This no-compromise approach to engineering also applies to the 360’s design.
Although a dual purpose weekender/ sportsfisher, it is formidably well equipped for big game fishing, and beautifully built and fitted out. The backrests of the aft-facing seats fold down to reveal a teak work top/bait preparation area, the aft bench tucks away to give access to a live bait-well in the transom, a cockpit side door makes it easier to haul in your catch (or for diving access) and there are multiple fish lockers under the deck. 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 na
