Brief Summary
Boston Whaler is reintroducing the 160 Super Sport with a new hull design, more comfortable seating, and a host of other options. Still unsinkable, simple, and safe enough to let the kids take her out alone near shore, the boat is rated for six passengers.
Key Features
- Single Mercury 4-stroke outboard
- Side console helm
- European certification C
- Foam-filled – unsinkable
- Twin swim platforms
- Four seating configurations to choose from
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | STAT. MILE | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 75 | 64.9 | N/A |
| 1000 | 3.5 | 3 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 68 | 59.3 | N/A |
| 1500 | 6 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 56 | 48.8 | N/A |
| 2000 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 53 | 46.1 | N/A |
| 2500 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 49 | 42.2 | N/A |
| 3000 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 57 | 49.9 | N/A |
| 3500 | 22.3 | 19.3 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 79 | 68.6 | N/A |
| 4000 | 26 | 22.6 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 74 | 64.5 | N/A |
| 4500 | 30 | 26.1 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 61 | 52.6 | N/A |
| 5000 | 32.5 | 28.3 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 52 | 45.3 | N/A |
| 5500 | 37.3 | 32.4 | 8.7 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 50 | 43.8 | N/A |
Specifications
| Length Overall | 17' 5'' / 5.31 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
6' 10'' 2.08 m |
| Dry Weight |
1,060 lbs. 481 kg |
| Tested Weight |
1,917 lbs. 870 kg |
| Draft |
10'' 0.25 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 15-deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Bridge Clearance |
6' 3'' 1.91 m (max) |
| Weight Capacity |
1,529 lbs. 694 kg |
| Person Capacity | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity |
13 gal. 49 L |
| Water Capacity | N/A |
| Total Weight |
1,917 lbs. 870 kg |
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Acceleration Times & Conditions
| Time to Plane | 3.4 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 5.3 sec. (0to20) |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Props | 13.5 x 15 Spitfire |
| Load | 2 persons, full fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear |
| Climate | 65 deg., 45 humid; 15-20 mph; seas: 1' chop |
Engine Options
| Tested Engine |
1 x 90-hp Mercury 4-stroke |
|---|---|
| Std. Power |
1 x 75-hp Mercury ELPT EFI 4-stroke Black engine |
| Opt. Power |
1 x 90-hp Mercury ELPT EFI 4-stroke Black engine |
