The New 2023 Boston Whaler 380 Realm Is Center Console Fishing Powerhouse For All Your Boating Needs

[@georgedoolittle9015]

The sooner the steering wheel is ditched the better other than that *AMAZING* layout (#ongoing) for what is very much a House on Water. Don't understand the need for a microwave plus no Roku TV or best yet the exploding in popularity Pocket PC is a game changer going forward in this still remarkable and biggest in the World market for Boating Florida, USA.

[@tomsreviews238]

All the electronics and helm controls are always damp and wet. Wait a couple of seasons and you'll pay a fortune to repair everything. The giant outboards mounted 6 feet off the stern, eliminate the aft usage for fishing. What a great design.

[@brianconnelly2906]

Why does that size of a boat need 4 engines?

[@MarineMaxFortMyers]

This is just one of the engine packages that Boston Whaler offers on this boat. This boat has four 300hp engines but you can also get it with two 600hp engines as well.

[@michaelcarmean4906]

For Speed…Only

[@cheapme1850]

I guess this how BW is trying to split the difference between impractical large open bow “day boats” and the increasingly rare cruisers where you can actually spend a night or go on, or at least get out of the elements on inclement, either hot or cold, days. I actually saw at a recent boat show a large, over 30’ open bow that had a slide out toilet instead of a real head. Absolutely ridiculous for a boat in excess of $500k.

[@billjones3071]

With a name like cheap me, I really think you should be looking at boats, they are not about practicality they are for enjoyment and pleasure

[@cheapme1850]

@@billjones3071 It’s about balance and value. I love boats and will always be a boater but lately things have gotten ridiculous in the boating world. Four engines on a 35 ft boat when two used to be sufficient. Open bow boats that are limited in usefulness in cold or cooler climates. Gallons per mile versus miles per gallons in the specs. People can buy what they want of course but I’m just amazed at how folks can spend money on certain things when there are (or used to be) alternatives. Check out YT channel On The Reef. That dude uses his single engine Parker and has taken it more places than the big boys and he does it economically.

[@curtis-thebicentennialist1776]

If Sea Ray would send over their front bow seat design on the 320 & 370 to their BW Conquest counterparts, the Realm would be discontinued.

[@MrsMiller185]

Looks like every other open console boat.