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| Category | Runabout |
| Length | 15ft 4in / 4.57 m |
| Beam | 6ft 6in / 1.83 m |
| Engine(s) | 1 |
| Engine Make | 1371 |
| Engine Model | 60 EFI Big Foot |
| Engine Type | Four Stroke |
| Horsepower | 60 |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 |
| Weight | 1160 |
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By: Mike Milne
The original Boston Whaler was an unsinkable 13-foot skiff. So, although its lineup now extends to 37 feet, Whaler takes small boats seriously.
Plenty of thought and effort went into the 13- to 17-foot Super Sport lineup of new style runabouts rolled out over the past three years. The 150 Super Sport test boat was introduced in 2009 and represents the series well. It has tons of appeal as a trailer boat or all-purpose cottage runabout. Parents will be comfortable taking the 150 Super Sport to town for groceries and handing it over to teens for an afternoon of tubing, skiing or wakeboarding.
Hull construction is classic Whaler: a moulded and bonded fibreglass hull and deck filled with foam that keeps it a float and stable even when swamped. The hull design is a moderate modified V-bottom with 14 degrees of deadrise at the transom and wave taming chines that extend to the U-shaped bow. Itâs a recipe for stability and comfort.
The test boat is powered by a Mercury Four Stroke 60 EFI BigFoot outboard. Along with fuel-saving EFI, the BigFoot has a beefed-up 2.33:1 ratio gearcase. Often used on heavier boats and pontoons, the BigFoot adds durability and bottom-end muscle on the test boat.
On the water that means acceleration to 20 mph in about five seconds and to 30 mph in 10 seconds. Top speed is 37.4 mph at 6000 rpm. The 150 planes easily, runs solidly and tracks well at all speeds. It never feels loose or sketchy, even when trimmed right out. Waves may slow the 150 down but wonât stop it.
Part of the 150 Super Sportâs charm is its simplicity. Buyers can add optional coloured hull wraps, but the basic boat is white fibreglass inside and out, meaning clean up is simple � just hose down, scrub and open the drain.
The galvanized trailer, bow storage locker, helm console, tachometer, stainless steel steering wheel, 12-volt receptacle, bench seat with drink holders and storage side console are standard. The test boatâs optional equipment includes padded seats for the bow and storage side console, folding helm and companion seats, bow rail, and welded-aluminum ski tow bar.
Offering comfort for mom and dad and watersports for the kids, the Super Sport can keep everyone in the family happy.
