The wheel and throttle are well positioned and there is ample footwell space under the console to extend your legs.I am not sure I would bother with the optional windshield. 2019 Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport Review Boats Au. The 130 Super Sport is essentially a scaled-down version of the larger boat.The 130 Super Sport might be one of the smallest Boston Whalers you can buy, but it is made to the same very high standard. Put the two alongside each other, however, and it is evident that the 130 Super Sport is quite a bit smaller even if it does have an identical interior layout. The new Super Sport rides on a 15-degree transom deadrise hull. Unlike many small boats there’s very little visible rigging; the fuel tanks are tucked neatly away and strapped down under the bench seating; the side-mount controls are mounted on a molded-in bump-out in the inwale; cable runs going forward are enclosed in tubes; and those running aft are tucked away under a shelf. Included in this price is the maximum power 40hp Mercury EFI four-stroke outboard, along with an unbraked single-axle galvanised steel trailer.Normally, we list starting prices with a base model outboard engine, but in this instance we would advocate powering the 130 Super Sport with the highest power 40hp engine.An option is to fit a 25hp Mercury engine, but we doubt this smaller motor will have enough grunt to power the boat if there are more than two adults onboard.The Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport is not just well built, but also nicely appointed.
Super-yacht owners might use it as a glorified dinghy to ferry passengers back and forth, but this terrific little boat is much more than a tender. Yeah, we thought so. The extra money buys two removable bucket helm chairs (that fit over the standard bench seat), the aforementioned ice box/cooler and cushion, a tinted and curved windshield, dash applique/accent, rear hull accent gelcoat colour (grey), two rod holders, and synthetic teak grip pads for the rear boarding steps.The interior layout in the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport suits many boating activities. The aft seating is reconfigurable and the moulded bow platform doubles readily as a casting platform for anglers, or a sun lounge for family boaters.The forward platform is elevated 345mm above the main cockpit floor, so once the cushion is removed anglers can easily step up to cast lures and flies. Paired with the maximum power 40hp Mercury outboard, the hull performs well, achieving a top speed of 28 knots.It is not particularly quick from a standing start, but there is ample power and acceleration once the boat is up and running on the plane.The Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport is also wonderfully stable, quiet, and reasonably dry, again taking into account the boat's diminutive dimensions.The stability, safety and load carrying capacity of the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport was demonstrated during our boat test when I was called upon to rescue some people from a small sailing catamaran that looking to be sinking.The catamaran was under sail, but it was over-loaded with people and unable to make headway against the outgoing tide, which was steadily carrying the craft out toward the Gold Coast Seaway entrance.At first glance I did not realise there was a problem, but as I was motoring past I spotted the skipper waving frantically to attract my attention. Yes, it is more expensive than comparable models from rival brands, but it is well built, nicely finished and outfitted, immensely safe and seaworthy. The MSRP is $15,322 for the base boat and standard 40-Hp engine. Dealer prep is also not included. Speaking of options: one you won’t have to worry about is a trailer. If I was fishing two-up, then I'd probably remove the ice box to create more move-about fishing space in the centre of the boat.It's worth noting here that the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport is so stable that you can stand and walk about the cockpit without fear of upsetting the trim of the boat, or falling overboard. As one would expect, it’s built with Whaler’s fiberglass-foam-fiberglass sandwich construction. All Rights Reserved. How about doing that zipping and zinging on a boat that’s unsinkable? This construction method results in a swamped weight capacity of 3000 pounds, along with a passenger capacity of six. The boat is rated to carry a maximum of four people, but there are five seats to choose from, once you include the optional ice box/cooler, and the lounge cushion for the elevated forward deck.You also get a side console helm station with a lockable storage compartment, 12-volt power socket, two drink holders, stainless steel steering wheel and side-mounted engine throttle box.Included are non-feedback mechanical steering, internal stainless steel grab rails and bow and stern cleats, lifting eyes at the bow and stern, navigation lights, rear boarding steps and a portside boarding ladder.Our test boat was optioned with a number of features that lift the package price by $5K to $36,475. If you plan to pull adults on water toys, however, you may want to upgrade to the optional 90-horsepower mill. Get into the action and join the Whaler family with special savings! To my significant alarm, three of them clambered over the side of the Super Sport simultaneously, without any thought of the risk of capsizing the boat.