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.
Key Features
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.Optional Fishing Package includes a 14-gallon livewell, fishing station, raw-water washdown, transom-mounted rod holders and more.Next-level aft seating stows seamlessly to expand a large cockpit area for fishing or entertaining.Comfortable head featuring a molded sink with drain and lockable entry door.Specifications
L.O.A. (on centerline, from bow to engine mounting location): 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)L.O.A. (with platforms): 24 ft. 7 1/2 in. (7.51 m)Beam: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)Draft: 17 in. (0.43 m)Weight (dry, no engine): 3,900 lb. (1,769 kg)Weight (with engines, fuel and water, if applicable): 5,450 lb. (2,472 kg)Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,000 lb. (1,361 kg)Swamped Capacity: 4,000 lb. (1,814 kg)Height (keel to highest point): 6 ft. 10 in.Height (lowest tip underwater gear, in down position, to top of windshield/hardtop): 8 ft. 0 in.Persons Capacity: 10Maximum Horsepower: 350 hp (261 kW)Minimum Horsepower: 250 hp (186 kW)Deadrise at Transom: 20Fuel Capacity: 111 gal. (420.18 L)Water Capacity: 18 gal. (68.13 L)Livewell Volume: 14 gal. (52.9 L)Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lb. (318 kg)Transom Height: 25 in. (0.64 m)Bridge Clearance: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)Bridge Clearance with Tow Arch: 8 ft. 2 3/4 in. (2.51 m)Bridge Clearance with Sun-Top: 7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)Package Boat Specs (with trailer/engine up): 29 ft. 6 in.L x 8 ft. 6 in.W x 11 ft. 8 in.HEuropean Certification: CStandard Equipment
All hardware 316-L stainless steelAll rails welded 316-L stainless steelDeck/Cockpit
28" interior freeboard8" stainless steel cleats - bow (2), stern with stainless steel hawse pipes (2), pop-up spring line (2)Anchor storageBow and stern eyesCockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/whiteCockpit coaming bolstersDrink holders (8)Extended integral swim platform with recessed telescoping dive ladder and grab railHeavy-duty rub railGunnel-mounted stainless steel rod holders (4)Motorwell drains (2)Self-bailing cockpit soleStainless steel grab railsStern stainless steel hawse pipes with drink holders (2)Transom door with stainless steel latchCockpit Utility Center
Cutting boardStainless steel grab railYETI cooler (35 qt)Sink with drainBow Area
Bow bolsters12-V receptacleBow cushions with backrestsBow walkthrough block off panelRecessed storage/cup holder compartmentDrink holders (4)Fiberglass lids with latchesWelded stainless steel forward grab railsConsole
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane gripAccess panel to electronicsDash visorCompassCourtesy lightDrink holders (2)Electronics mounting surfaceElectrical switch panel with circuit breaker protectionHelm and companion footrestsTrash doorStorage bucketTempered glass windshieldWindshield wiper (starboard)Head
Dash visorLockable entry doorInterior lightMolded sink with drainPortable head with pump-outStainless steel grab railStainless steel storage hooks (2)Seating
Bow seating area with lounge backrests (port and starboard)Custom helm seat with high/low pedestalConvertible port lounge seat with storageFold-out stern seat with backrestStorage
Captain's pocket storageBow anchor locker with drain and anchor storage rackIn-floor ski/rod storage locker (lockable)Head storage compartmentConsole storage with stainless steel latch and storage system for life jackets, dock lines, and fendersInsulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard drains)Under gunnel storage shelvesMechanical
250 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke engine with hydraulic power steeringAutomatic bilge pumpElectric hornDual battery trays with switchFreshwater system (18 gallons) with cockpit sink sprayer and head sink sprayerEngine fuel/water separatorRecessed electric trim tabs with indicatorsFuel tank (111 gallons) (plastic with barrier coat)LED navigation lightsSmartCraft deluxe gauge packageTilt steeringStainless steel propellerTransducer mount areaEngine Options
250 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering (standard engine)300 XL V8 DTS Black Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering250 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering:350 XL L6 DTS Black Mercury Verado FourStroke: engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)300 XL V8 DTS White Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering350 XL L6 DTS White Mercury Verado FourStroke: engine with hydraulic power steering (91 octane fuel recommended)Electronics Options
Premium audio package - includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwoofer: Premium audio package (must select stereo option) - includes: amp, premium speakers (6), subwooferRaymarine 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: (Raymarine Axiom Pro-RVX 12" MFD) (RealVision 3D, DownVision, SideVision and Chirp transom transducer) (Navionics Chart Card: North America/Canada)Raymarine Ray52 VHF RadioSatellite radio - Sirius satellite receiver with antenna: (must select stereo option)Raymarine Satellite Weather: (requires monthly subscription)(must select navigation package)Stereo - Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4): Stereo - Fusion® AM/FM with waterproof speakers (4) and MP3/USB inputs (Fusion Bluetooth enabled)Tower mounted speakers with amp: (must select watersports tower, stereo and premium audio package)Vessel View MobileVessel View 4" display: (replaces SmartCraft deluxe gauges) (network connections to Raymarine with Navigation Package)Notable Options/Accessories
Active Engine Trim: (Mercury option that automatically adjusts drive trim based on speed)Air compressor systemAnchor (stainless steel): Anchor (stainless steel)(must select anchor windlass)(not compatible with beach boarding ladder)Anchor windlass - low profile with rode and anchor: (with through hull anchor system) (not compatible with beach boarding ladder)Beach boarding ladder: (not compatible with optional bow rail, stainless steel anchor or anchor windlass)Battery charging systemBow tow eyeCorian countertop at utility center with stainless steel railFishing package - includes: livewell (14 gallons) with light, washdown, toe rails, rod holders (2): 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): Flooring (maintenance free synthetic teak)(cockpit)Grey water systemFreshwater shower - bow and stern sprayersHardtop gelcoat: (hardtop underside color matches hull color)(options include classic desert tan, glacier green, light blue or light grey)Hardtop (fiberglass) - includes: navigation light, tow bit, aluminum tower: Hardtop (fiberglass) - includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), tow bit, welded aluminum frame towerRails - bow railRails - split bow railRails - white rub-rail with stainless steel insertRails - black rub-rail (standard)Raw water washdownSeating - bow filler cushionSunshade at bow (Sureshade): Sunshade at bow (Sureshade)(must select hardtop option)Sunshade at cockpit (Sureshade)(black or blue)(must select hardtop)Tow arch: (not compatible with watersports tower or fiberglass hardtop)Table - bow table with dedicated storageTrailer - aluminum with disc brakes, dual torsion axles, guide-on stanchions, LED lights, radial tires, spare tireVacuFlush toilet: VacuFlush™ toilet, holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-outWakeboard racks: (must select watersports tower)Watersports tower - includes: navigation light, rod holders (4), tow bit, aluminum tower: Watersports tower - includes: navigation light (replaces standard mast light), rod holders (4), tow bit, welded aluminum frame towerWindshield cap (stainless steel)Canvas Options
Bimini top for watersports tower: (must select watersports tower)Cockpit cover: (includes bow and cockpit)(black or blue)Sun-top with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings: Sun-top with boot (black or blue) and stainless steel fittings (not compatible with watersports tower or hardtop)Pedestal seat cover (black or blue)Port lounge coverWeather curtain set - side, forward and aft curtains (black or blue): 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)
