230 Vantage
Follow the status quo and you won’t earn the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Innovation Award; but challenge the status quo and awards may come your way…especially if you do it well. The dual-console 230 Vantage® received the Innovation Award for expanding the possibilities capable in a 23-foot boat. For starters, seating is top-notch, and it delivers incredible comfort and rugged luxury with impressive power and capability so every crew can journey longer and farther in comfort, with Whaler confidence that goes to the core.
- Spacious bow seating area accommodates an optional stowable table.
- Like the smooth-riding hull, the crisp console is all about confident control.
- Port seating adjusts readily to your needs and stows plenty of gear.
- Next-level aft seating stows seamlessly to expand a large cockpit area for fishing or entertaining.
- Optional Fishing Package includes a 14-gallon livewell, fishing station, raw-water washdown, transom-mounted rod holders and more.
- Comfortable head featuring a molded sink with drain and lockable entry door.
Award-winning innovation, rugged luxury and all-day capability.
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Specs
- L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location):23’ 2” (7.06 m)
- L.O.A. (with platforms):24’ 7 1⁄2” (7.51 m)
- Beam:8’ 6” (2.59 m)
- Draft:17” (0.43 m)
- Weight (dry, no engine):3,900 lbs (1,769 kg)
- Weight (with engines, fuel and water, if applicable):5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
- Maximum Weight Capacity:3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
- Swamped Capacity:4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
- Height (keel to highest point):6’ 10”
- Height (lowest tip underwater gear, in down position, to top of windshield/hardtop):8’ 0”
- Persons Capacity:10
- Maximum Horsepower:350 hp (261 kW)
- Minimum Horsepower:250 hp (186 kW)
- Deadrise at Transom:20
- Fuel Capacity:111 gallons (420.18 L)
- Water Capacity:18 gallons (68.13 L)
- Livewell Volume:14 gallons (52.9 L)
- Maximum Engine Weight:700 lbs (318 kg)
- Transom Height:25” (0.64 m)
- Bridge Clearance:5’ 4” (1.63 m)
- Bridge Clearance with Tow Arch:8’ 2 3⁄4” (2.51 m)
- Bridge Clearance with Sun-Top:7’ 4” (2.24 m)
- Package Boat Specs (with trailer/engine up):29’ 6”L x 8’ 6”W x 11’ 8”H
- European Certification:C
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Equipment
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
28" interior freeboard
8" stainless steel cleats – bow (2), stern with stainless steel hawse pipes (2), pop-up spring line (2)
Anchor storage
Bow and stern eyes
Cockpit coaming bolsters
Cockpit courtesy lights – dual color blue/white
Drink holders (8)
Extended integral swim platform with recessed telescoping dive ladder and grab rail
Gunnel-mounted stainless steel rod holders (4)
Heavy-duty rub rail
Motorwell drains (2)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stainless steel grab rails
Stern stainless steel hawse pipes with drink holders (2)
Transom door with stainless steel latch
Cutting board
Sink with drain
Stainless steel grab rail
YETI cooler (35 qt)
12-V receptacle
Bow bolsters
Bow cushions with backrests
Bow walkthrough block off panel
Drink holders (4)
Fiberglass lids with latches
Recessed storage/cup holder compartment
Welded stainless steel forward grab rails
Access panel to electronics
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Compass
Courtesy light
Dash visor
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Helm and companion footrests
Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Storage bucket
Tempered glass windshield
Trash door
Windshield wiper (starboard)
Dash visor
Interior light
Lockable entry door
Molded sink with drain
Portable head with pump-out
Stainless steel grab rail
Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
Bow seating area with lounge backrests (port and starboard)
Convertible port lounge seat with storage
Custom helm seat with high/low pedestal
Fold-out stern seat with backrest
Bow anchor locker with drain and anchor storage rack
Captain's pocket storage
Console storage with stainless steel latch and storage system for life jackets, dock lines, and fenders
Head storage compartment
In-floor ski/rod storage locker (lockable)
Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard drains)
Under gunnel storage shelves
250 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Dual battery trays with switch
Electric horn
Engine fuel/water separator
Freshwater system (18 gallons) with cockpit sink sprayer and head sink sprayer
Fuel tank (111 gallons) (plastic with barrier coat)
LED navigation lights
Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propeller
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
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Options
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Gelcoat Hull Side Colors
White (Standard)
Classic Desert Tan
Glacier Green
Light Blue
Light Gray
250 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering (standard engine)
250 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
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250 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
300 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
300 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
350 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke
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350 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
350 XL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke
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350 XL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)
Premium audio package – includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwoofer
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Premium audio package (must select stereo option) – includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwoofer
Raymarine Axiom 9 RV 9” Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine Axiom 9 RV 9” Electronics / Navigation Package (GPS/chart plotter/fishfinder)(RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp Transom Transducer)(Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Raymarine 12” Axiom Pro RVX Electronics / Navigation Package
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Raymarine 12” Axiom Pro RVX Electronics / Navigation Package (Raymarine Axiom Pro-RVX 12” MFD) (RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp transom transducer) (Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)
Raymarine Ray52 VHF Radio
Raymarine Satellite Weather
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Raymarine Satellite Weather (requires monthly subscription)(must select navigation package)
Satellite radio – Sirius satellite receiver with antenna
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Satellite radio – Sirius satellite receiver with antenna (must select stereo option)
Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4)
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Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4) and MP3/USB inputs (Fusion Bluetooth enabled)
Tower mounted speakers with amp
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Tower mounted speakers with amp (must select watersports tower, stereo and premium audio package)
Vessel View 4” display
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Vessel View 4” display (replaces SmartCraft deluxe gauges) (network connections to Raymarine with Navigation Package)
Vessel View Mobile
Active Engine Trim
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Active Engine Trim (Mercury option that automatically adjusts drive trim based on speed)
Air compressor system
Anchor (stainless steel)
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Anchor (stainless steel)(must select anchor windlass)(not compatible with beach boarding ladder)
Anchor windlass – low profile with rode and anchor
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Anchor windlass – low profile with rode and anchor (with through hull anchor system) (not compatible with beach boarding ladder)
Battery charging system
Beach boarding ladder
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Beach boarding ladder (not compatible with optional bow rail, stainless steel anchor or anchor windlass)
Bow tow eye
Corian countertop at utility center with stainless steel rail
Fishing package – includes: livewell (14 gallons) with light, washdown, toe rails, rod holders (2)
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Fishing package – includes: livewell (14 gallons) with light, raw water washdown, stainless steel toe rails with under gunnel storage shelf, stainless steel transom mounted rod holders (2)
Flooring (maintenance free synthetic teak)
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Flooring (maintenance free synthetic teak)(cockpit)
Freshwater shower – bow and stern sprayers
Grey water system
Hardtop (fiberglass) – includes: navigation light, tow bit, aluminum tower
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Hardtop (fiberglass) – includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), tow bit, welded aluminum frame tower
Hardtop gelcoat
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Hardtop gelcoat (hardtop underside color matches hull color)(options include classic desert tan, glacier green, light blue or light grey)
Rails - bow rail
Rails - split bow rail
Rails - black rub-rail (standard)
Rails - white rub-rail with stainless steel insert
Raw water washdown
Seating - bow filler cushion
Sunshade at bow (Sureshade)
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Sunshade at bow (Sureshade)(must select hardtop option)
Sunshade at cockpit (Sureshade)(black or blue)(must select hardtop)
Table - bow table with dedicated storage
Tow arch
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Tow arch (not compatible with watersports tower or fiberglass hardtop)
Trailer – aluminum with disc brakes, dual torsion axles, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tire
VacuFlush toilet
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VacuFlush™ toilet, holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out
Wakeboard racks
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Wakeboard racks (must select watersports tower)
Watersports tower – includes: navigation light, rod holders (4), tow bit, aluminum tower
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Watersports tower – includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), rod holders (4), tow bit, welded aluminum frame tower
Windshield cap (stainless steel)
Bimini top for watersports tower
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Bimini top for watersports tower (must select watersports tower)
Cockpit cover
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Cockpit cover (includes bow and cockpit)(black or blue)
Pedestal seat cover (black or blue)
Port lounge cover
Sun-top with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings
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Sun-top with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings (not compatible with watersports tower or hardtop)
Weather curtain set – side, forward and aft curtains (black or blue)
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Weather curtain set – side, forward and aft curtains (black or blue) (must select sun-top with boot or fiberglass hardtop) (not compatible with watersports tower)
Performance
Mercury 350 Verado
- Testing Information
- Model: 230 Vantage
- Hull #: USBWCE0634I516
- Engine: Mercury 350 Verado
- Horsepower: 350
- Gear Ratio: 1.75 : 1
- Prop: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 111 gallons
- Notable Options: Tow Arch, Corian Countertop, Fishing Package, Bow Table
- Test Date: 28-September-2015
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: 4,970 lbs
- Fuel: 55 gallons
- Water: 18 gallons
- Test Gear: 0 lbs
- Personnel: 355 lbs
- Test Weight: 5,814 lbs
- Water Conditions: 84° F
- Weather Conditions: 86° F
Mercury 300 V8 AMS
- Testing Information
- Model: 230 Vantage
- Hull #: USBWCE2421D818
- Engine: Mercury 300 V8 AMS
- Horsepower: 300
- Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
- Prop: 16” x 18” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 111 gallons
- Notable Options: Anchor Windlass, Bow Table, Hardtop, SS Rub Rail, Fishing Package, Stereo, Electronics
- Test Date: 25-April-2018
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: N/A
- Fuel: 46 gallons
- Water: 0 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 405 lbs
- Test Weight: N/A
- Water Conditions: 75° F
- Weather Conditions: 67° F
Mercury 250 V8 AMS
- Testing Information
- Model: 230 Vantage
- Hull #: USBWCE2421D818
- Engine: Mercury 250 V8 AMS
- Horsepower: 250
- Gear Ratio: 1.85 : 1
- Prop: 14 1/4” x 18” Enertia
- Fuel Capacity: 111 gallons
- Notable Options: Anchor Windlass, Bow Table, Hardtop, SS Rub Rail, Fishing Package, Stereo, Electronics
- Test Date: 26-April-2018
- Weight Summary
- Dry Weight: N/A
- Fuel: 48 gallons
- Water: 0 gallons
- Test Gear: 20 lbs
- Personnel: 360 lbs
- Test Weight: N/A
- Water Conditions: 75° F
- Weather Conditions: 60° F
230 Vantage Engine Comparison
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