Super Sport 160 - Review 2023

By: Torben Lonne

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Torben Lonne

Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com

Torben traveled around South East Asia for scuba diving and almost didn’t come back. His affinity for gear that works and his generosity for guiding people on their own path match his energy as editor of all things travel-related.

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Sleek lines, spacious layout, and effortless operation—they don’t call this Boston Whaler Super Sport for nothing! It’s a performance runabout for fishing, tubing and day trips with low-cost, low maintenance upkeep. With a new hull design it’s more efficient and virtually unsinkable.

The 160 SS boasts a keel-up redesign as well as some cool new features, including dual aft swim platforms and a handy water-resistant lockable storage compartment for keeping your valuables safe and dry.

There are two models to choose from, with more HP attached to the bimini/tube tower-armed model.

Her interior is roomy but very simple. There’s a side console, four seating options available, and a convenient removable cooler to keep your crew fed and hydrated.

If watersports are an interest, a ski tow bar can be added. Beaching on the sand is a breeze with just a 10 inch draft!

The 160 Super Sport is fun to drive and gets on plane quickly—3.6 seconds. When equipped with the Mercury 75 FourStroke, she reached a top speed of 37.7 mph at 5500 rpm.

Price starts at $23,826.

Our Overall Review

We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:

Things we like:

Optimized layout
Low-maintenance
Easy to clean
Turning on a dime with little slide

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Things we don't like:

Its interior is very basic so in order to accommodate 6 people you’ll need to add the bow cushion as well as a cooler seat cushion
There’s only one storage compartment

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Where to buy:

Super Sport 160

Boston Whaler

Specs & Features

Length: 17’5”
Beam: 6’10”
Draft: 10”
Weight: 1060lbs
Max. hp capacity: 90 hp
Max. person capacity: 6

See the complete list of the best Boston Whaler Boats here!