Boston Whaler began building boats in 1958. The first Outrage, a 21′ centre console, was launched in 1971. Its safety and stability quickly made Boston Whaler the go to centre console among anglers. Fifty years later, the 420 Outrage Anniversary Edition is a powerful next-gen offshore cruiser with style all its own.
Boston Whaler 420 Outrage Anniversary Edition
When Boston Whaler launched the 420 Outrage in 2014, their new flagship offered all the space and technology an offshore fishing platform needed. It was the largest and best Boston Whaler that the company offered.
The Anniversary Edition is still a versatile centre console, but with thoughtful upgrades that take the 420’s power, style, and fishability to a higher level. That includes revolutionary, break-thru propulsion and an increased fuel capacity.
Boston Whaler specifications indicate the Anniversary Edition shares the same dimensions as the standard 420 Outrage. The 42′ 6″ (13.0 m) LOA and 13′ (3.96 m) beam provide room for up to 20 people.
Unlike the original 420’s quad outboard configuration, this Boston Whaler boat relies on a triple outboard design, powered by three 600HP V12 Mercury Verados. These engines are something special.
Triple 600HP Mercury Verados
With triple 600HP V12 Mercury Verados, the 420 Outrage Anniversary Edition is the most powerful boat in the Boston Whaler collection. Mercury Marine’s most innovative engines use a pivoting gearbox and a series of dual contra-rotating props to distribute the torque.
The engines don’t move, and all the steering happens underwater. That makes docking and close-quarters maneuvering easier. Plus, these engines are quiet running along with top-of-engine access makes maintenance a snap.
With these engines, you get a next-gen DTS 2 multi-engine control system. There’s a one lever throttle on the helm with one-button sequential starting and auto-engine trim.
Mercury Verados come in black or white. But on the Anniversary Edition, you can have them painted to match the hull.
Outrage Anniversary Edition Specs
The original 420 Outrage has impressive standard amenities that make it a comfortable, effective fishing platform. The Anniversary Edition gives you even more. Boston Whaler specifications include:
- LOA: 42’6″
- Beam: 13′
- Transom height: 30″
- Dynamic Running Surface hull with auto-adjusting trim tabs
- Maximum weight capacity: 7,482 lbs
- Maximum number of people on board: 20
- Engine type: Available 3 outboard 600hp V12 Mercury Verados
- Maximum speed: 56 knots (64mph), 49 knots (56mph) with tower
- Fuel capacity: 700 gallons (2,650 L)
- Generator: Deisel
- Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilization
- Joystick steering and Skyhook autopilot
Standard Equipment
The standard equipment on the Anniversary Edition makes this 420 Outrage an excellent sportfisher that’s also great for family outings. It includes:
- Helm seating for six that easily converts to face forward or aft
- 12,000 Btu Âhelm air-conditioner
- Portside dive door with Âremovable stainless-steel ladder
- Deluxe bait-prep station with tackle storage and 45-gallon livewell
- Summer kitchen: electric grill, sink, refrigerator
- Additional transom baitwell
- Two FROSTBOX refrigerated fish boxes
- Water Capacity: 60 gallons
- Waste Capacity:20 gallons
- Raymarine Navigation (Axiom 16/Axiom 9 on flybridge)
- JVC audio
Other Exciting Options
The 420 Outrage Anniversary Edition offers even more. That includes your choice between a console hardtop with an electric sunroof and skylight or an upper station (tuna tower) with Joystick controls, bolstered seating for three and a full sun pad.
Purposeful Amenities
The Boston Whaler Outrage 420 Anniversary Edition is an excellent example of form following function and doing it beautifully.
The leaning post and bait prep centre include a folding bench, offering a second row of seating in the console for three to four people.
Extra customisations gives you the choice of painted engines, hull side colour, a teak accent package, Sea Gray exterior upholstery, under hardtop Gelcoat make this one of the prettiest Boston Whalers on the market. The black hardtop frame and port and starboard helm deck grab rails add style and function.
The cabin is as sleek and stylish as the rest of the 420. Large side windows and skylights offer plenty of sunshine. It can comfortably sleep four people thanks to the double bunk bed and convertible sofa.
The galley includes a microwave, refrigerator, and pivoting flat-screen TV. And the standup head has a shower with a rain shower head.
Check out all you need to know about the 420 Outrage in the video below!
True Deep-Sea Fishing Platform
This great vessel is showing off on a Homecoming Tour that began in August, but orders are being taken now. Boston Whaler recently removed pricing from their website, but since the original 420 starts at $744,000, you can expect to pay more for the Anniversary Edition. That’s still competitive for a versatile centre console of this size, especially when it offers this much comfort and fishability.
The 420 Outrage Anniversary Edition may be the finest boat in the Boston Whaler lineup. The company is rightfully proud of the Anniversary Edition.
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