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Boston Whaler 350 Realm (2024-)

3 x 300-hp Mercury V8 Verado

Brief Summary

A big-shouldered design successfully combines with luxurious features and triple Mercury outboard power, resulting in the formidable Boston Whaler 350 Realm.

Test Results

RPM	MPH	Knots	GPH	MPG	NMPG	STAT. MILE	NM	dBa
640	3.9	3.4	3.1	1.25	1.09	433.1	376.4	57
1000	6.3	5.4	5	1.25	1.09	433.1	376.4	76
1500	8.8	7.6	8	1.1	0.96	381.2	331.2	67
2000	10.3	9	14.9	0.69	0.6	239.1	207.8	72
2500	12.4	10.8	20.2	0.62	0.53	213.1	185.2	80
3000	20.1	17.4	24.3	0.83	0.72	285.9	248.4	84
3500	28.2	24.5	30.3	0.93	0.81	322.2	280	85
4000	34.7	30.2	37.5	0.93	0.8	320.5	278.5	86
4500	40.7	35.3	47	0.87	0.75	299.7	260.5	87
5000	45.6	39.6	61.2	0.75	0.65	258.1	224.3	88
5500	51.2	44.5	80	0.64	0.56	221.8	192.7	90
6000	56	48.6	95.6	0.59	0.51	202.7	176.1	91
6200	57.6	50	100.1	0.58	0.5	199.2	173.1	92

View the test results in metric units

Specifications

Length Overall	35' 6" 10.82 m
Beam	10' 10" 3.30 m
Dry Weight	13,600 lb 6,169 kg
Draft	24.5" 0.62 m
Deadrise/Transom	23 deg
Bridge Clearance	9' 11" 3.02 m
Weight Capacity	4,800 lb 2,177 kg
Person Capacity	14
Fuel Capacity	385 gal 1,457 L
Water Capacity	45 gal 170.34 L

Engine Options

Tested Engine	3 x 400-hp Mercury V10 Verado
Std. Power	3 x 300-hp Mercury V8 Verado
Opt. Power	3 x 400-hp Mercury V10 Verado

by Capt. Ken Kreisler

Boston Whaler 350 Realm

Mission

When Boston Whaler set out to design and engineer the 350 Realm, the company’s goal was to combine the best of an express cruising boat with that of a center console whose purpose-built profile could be at home traveling, participating in chasing big fish, or, with the kind of amenities she offers, provide endless hours and days of family fun and adventure while out on the water. Job done.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm layout — With plenty of seating up on the bow, and wide open spaces aft, the 350 Realm provides the kind of room suitable for many purposes.

Major Features

Integral swim platform with recessed telescoping dive ladder and grab rail
Full coaming bolsters
Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door w/removable stainless steel dive ladder
Pressurized 15-gal livewell in aft port corner w/clear lid and blue interior w/red LED lights
Windlass w/400' of rode and chain, handheld remote control, stainless swivel, stainless 35-lb anchor, and polished stainless bow roller
Mercury® DTS dual binnacle controls featuring Shadow Mode for center engine w/integrated engine trim controls
16" Simrad NSO evo3s Electronics/Dual Navigation Package featuring GPS, chart plotter, fish finder, Active Imaging 3-in-1 transom mount transducer w/CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan, integrated Mercury VesselView link, and Simrad RS 40 VHF and HS40 wireless handset, switch panels and flush mounting of dual displays
Enclosed head compartment
12,000 BTU, reverse cycle cabin air conditioning and 18,000 cockpit air conditioning
50 amp @ 12 V multi-stage battery charger
Westerbeke7.5-kW generator 120 V 60 Hz w/fire suppression system and manual override

Notable Options

2 x 12 V receptacles at transom for electric reels/downriggers
400 V10 DTS black or white triple Mercury Verado, w/joystick piloting/docking, electronic steering, and electronic remote control
FLIR thermal night vision M332 thermal camera w/pan, tilt and zoom
OpenArray BIRD+ radar (not compatible with hardtop storage rack & thermal night vision option) - Simrad HALO 3004 130 W Pulse Compression Radar with 48" OpenArray antenna Radar OpenArray BIRD+ (compatible with hardtop storage rack & thermal night vision option) - Simrad HALO 3003 130 W Pulse Compression Radar with 36" OpenArray antenna
Seakeeper 3 Gyro Stabilizer
Electrically raise/lower bow table w/sun lounge insert
Automatic sequencing engine flush system
Bow thruster

Boat Inspection

Bow

With its capability to combine exciting performance with outstanding amenities designed for comfort as well as being a horizon-chasing fishing platform, the Boston Whaler 350 Realm easily achieves its multi-functional purpose. And it all starts up in the bow.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm overhead view — As can be clearly seen in this overhead running shot, the bow area affords comfortable seating.

While taking full advantage of her 35’6” LOA and a 10’10” beam, the Boston Whaler designers were able to provide this area with lots of innovative features in order to make the space even more versatile.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm triple-space lounge — To begin with, the bow offers the kind of wide open spaces allowing for such features as this triple-space lounge and optional electrically operated hi-lo teak table. Note the stainless rails surrounding the entire area.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm lounging area or room for fishing — With the table fully down, an insert creates an even larger lounging area or, for fishing, quite the sufficient casting platform.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm anchor locker — Fully forward is the anchor locker housing the windlass, rode, and chain as well as the fresh water rinse tucked away on the starboard side.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm access to the bow area from the port side only — By allowing access to the bow area from the port side only, enabled this space to be maximized for comfort.

Helm

The center-line designed helm offers the driver 360° views and while the console is laid out with all the requisite equipment, controls, switches, and all other necessary systems, everything is within reach to enable safe and prompt operation of the boat.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm wrap around glass windshield — The upper portion of the wrap around glass windshield can open and close with the touch of a button at the helm, providing added air flow.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm The controls for the Simrad VHS and Seakeeper 3 gyro are located up above the helm console. — The controls for the Simrad VHS and Seakeeper 3 gyro are located up above the helm console.

Cabin

With the theme of the 350 Realm being maximum use of available space in order to provide the upper limits of comfort throughout, the cabin is a perfect example of how Boston Whaler is able to provide this boat with the kind of room making her quite agreeable for spending extended time away from an owner’s home port.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm headroom space — Excellent headroom allows for a space that can be utilized to its fullest. The entire seating area easily converts to berth.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm Ambient light is provided by the overhead skylight — Ambient light is provided by the overhead skylight.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm The private wet head offers a shower as well. The toilet is under the hinged teak seat. — The private wet head offers a shower as well. The toilet is under the hinged teak seat.

Cockpit

The business end of the 350 Realm presents useful fishing features as well as comfortable seating and some really worthwhile additions to her cruising and enjoyment of water sports abilities.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm large side boarding door — The large side boarding door allows getting a big fish on to the deck while also providing easy access after water sports activities. Note the heavy duty stainless hardware found here and all over the boat when needed. That plate under the door is for the dive ladder.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm dedicated storage for dive ladder — Dedicated storage for the dive ladder is conveniently located under the transom seat and is easily deployed.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm two large fish boxes — There are two large fish boxes located in the deck here with the starboard one being outfitted with a chiller. Note how that transom seat folds out for three people to enjoy the sights on.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm dining area — Opposing seating, once the backrest is put in this position, transforms the space into a dining area with a pair of teak tables in place. With it pulled backwards, it faces forward and offers seating right behind the double helm bench.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm storage area under seat — The storage area under this seat houses a convenient chiller and a clear access door can be used when someone is seated. Note the electric grill and sink to starboard with the hinged top used as additional counter space. A storage cabinet under the stainless grabrail easily opens via a latch.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm SunShade awning — During sunny days while at anchor, enjoy the protection provided by this electrically operated SunShade awning.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm solid port transom door — The beefy, solid port transom door allows easy and safe entrance and exit to and from the aft deck. Tension hinges guarantee it will stay open.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm deck hatch open — With the deck hatch open, the Boston Whaler design team saw an opportunity to use the underneath as a place for storage. Here it is used for the pair of teak tables between the opposing seating areas.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm machinery area — Allotted space has been put aside in the machinery area for easy access to the pair of bilge pumps, generator, optional Seakeeper 3 gyro, fire extinguishing system, along with engine fuel filters and all the other necessary things usually found here. Those black pads are hinged and lift up to service the batteries.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm maintenance location signs — To make life easier, and safer during maintenance, Boston Whaler has placed these important signs on the underneath side of the main hatch to be used when necessary.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm triple Mercury power — With triple Mercury power offered in standard 300-, and optional 400-hp Verado outboards, exciting performance and dependability is all but guaranteed.

Summary

The Realm Series of boats from Boston Whaler sees the blending of a performance cruising boat with that of a big-shouldered center console. Versatility and legendary design and engineering from this industry leader has created a well-balanced boat that is at home whether traveling, engaged in offshore fishing, or providing all the excitement and ability for having family and friends aboard for a day out on the water.

She combines comfort and space in various ways, all geared towards making the boating experience that much more extraordinary. With a long list of standard and outstanding optional equipment, your Boston Whaler 350 Realm will be a personal statement of ownership and provide many years of outstanding memories.

Boston Whaler 350 Realm running

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