2024 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest Pilothouse

There's no stopping the 285 Conquest® Pilothouse. Built for durability and versatility, the 285 makes sure you are safe and secure no matter the weather, and ready to go whatever the day calls for. Below deck, the cabin offers all the features of the open 285 Conquest—meaning it's as well suited for leisurely cruises with friends as it is for serious offshore fishing excursions. With leading performance, power, handling and design, the 285 Conquest Pilothouse is a force you'll want to reckon with.

Key Features

• Large in-floor fishboxes preserve every big catch and feature drain and pump-out.
• Port lounge area offers a comfortable place to relax protected from the elements.
• Stainless-steel grab rails facilitate easy movement around the boat.
• Easy-access engine compartment also stores cockpit table when it's not in use.
• Enclosed windshield with aft bulkhead and doors offers unobstructed visibility and weather protection.

Specifications
L.O.A.: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.51 m)
Beam: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Draft (hull only): 20 in. (0.50 m)
Weight (dry, no engine): 7,300 lb. (3,311 kg)
Weight (with engine, fuel and water): 10,181 lb. (4,618 kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,968 lb. (1,800 kg)
Swamped Capacity: 2,100 lb. (952 kg)
Persons Capacity: 12
Maximum Horsepower: 500 hp (372 kW)
Minimum Horsepower: 500 hp (372 kW)
Maximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lb. (635 kg)
Transom Height: 25 in. (0.63 m)
Deadrise at Transom: 20°
Fuel Capacity: 200 gal. (757 L)
Water Capacity: 30 gal. (113.5 L)
Waste Capacity: 6.5 gal. (24.6 L)
Livewell Volume: 26 gal. (98.42 L)
Bridge Clearance (with hardtop): 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge Clearance (with radar and spotlight): 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Package Boat Specs (on trailer/engine up): 39 ft. 0 in.L X 9 ft. 6 in.W X 12 ft. 5 in.H
European Certification: B

STANDARD FEATURES & EQUIPMENT:

Deck / Cockpit

• 12-V receptacle
• 28” interior freeboard
• 8” stainless steel cleats – bow (2), spring line (2), stern with
• hawse pipes (2), anchor (1)
• Acrylic transom door
• Bow and stern lifting eyes
• Cockpit coaming bolsters
• Cockpit shower
• Covered telescoping stainless steel swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
• Drink holders (8)
• Gunnel mounted stainless steel rod holders (4)
• Heavy-duty rub rail
• Prep center Corian solid surface countertop with sink and storage - starboard side of cockpit
• Raw water washdown with coil hose storage
• Self-bailing cockpit
• Stainless steel anchor roller assembly with safety lanyard
• Stainless steel cockpit toe rails
• Stainless steel grab rails
• Stern stainless steel hawse pipes with drink holders
• Transom mounted stainless steel rod holders (3)
• Welded stainless steel bow rail

Pilothouse and Hard-top System Includes

• Cockpit floodlight, dome light, and rod holders (4)
• Helm deck table
• Integrated windshield, hard-top, and pilothouse bulkhead
• Locking door with opening window
• Sink with Corian countertop
• Speakers (2)
• Stainless steel grab rails along sides for moving forward
• Tempered glass full enclosure windshield system with electric vent
• Tempered glass windows in aft bulkhead Windshield wash system
• Windshield wipers (port and starboard)

Console

• 12V receptacle
• Captain’s storage compartment
• Compass
• Dual level molded-in footrests
• Instrumentation and electrical switch panels with circuit breaker protection
• Stainless steel steering wheel with knob

Galley:

• 110-V outlet
• 12-V / 120-V refrigerator
• Corian solid surface countertop
• Galley sink with faucet and cutting board
• Microwave
• Skylight over galley
• Trash receptacle (under c-way step)
• Wood grain galley cabinetry

Seating:

• Helm seat with cushions and adjustable slider
• Fold-away stern bench seat
• Port Lounge Seating:
• Cooler storage
• Forward and aft facing seat with backrests
• Lounge filler

Storage:

• Batterystorage
• Bow anchor locker with drain
• Bow storage lockers under V-berth
• Cabin interior rod racks (4)
• Galley storage
• In-deck fishboxes with drain and pump-out (2)
• Port tackle / storage at port lounge seat (3 drawers with pullout footrest)
• Starboard storage at bait prep station (open storage – filler cushion storage and 5-gallon bucket)
• Under gunnel rod racks (4)

Head:

• 500 GPH shower sump-pump
• Hanging storage
• Lighting
• Mirror
• Opening porthole with screen
• Shelf with stainless steel retainer rail
• Stainless steel sink with pressurized water system and pullout shower
• Storage area (aft bulkhead and under countertop)
• VacuFlush™ head, holding tank, dockside pumpout and overboard discharge

Cabin Interior:

• 12-V receptacles (cabin and mid berth)
• Cabin lights (5)
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Dinette table with gas-assisted base
• Drink holders (3) (forward berth)
• Easy clean interior materials
• Forward berth cushions with backrest
• Lockable sliding acrylic cabin door
• Mid double berth
• Opening hatch with screen
• Opening portholes with screens – galley (1), mid berth (1)
• Stereo – Fusion® AM/FM, iPod controls, waterproof speakers (2 in cabin, 2 in cockpit), remote control, and MP3 input (Fusion Bluetooth enabled)(Fusion integration into Raymarine with navigation package)
• V-berth filler cushions

Mechanical:

• 250 CXL V8 DTS Black Dual Mercury FourStroke with hydraulic power steering
• Anchor windlass – low profile with rode and anchor (FR 1000W)
• Automatic bilge pumps (1,100 GPH forward, 2,000 GPH aft)
• Battery trays with switches (3)
• Cockpit lighting (blue/white LED)
• Electric horn
• Electric trim tabs with indicator
• Engine fuel / water separators
• Fuel tank (200 gallons)
• High water bilge pump with alarm
• Insulated livewell with light, raw water fill, blue interior, and flow control
• Navigation lights
• Pressurized freshwater system
• Raw water washdown with coil hose storage
• Shore power with battery charger and galvanic isolator (ELCI system)
• Stainless steel propellers
• Stainless steel thru hulls
• Tilt steering
• Transducer mount area

Vessel View Mobile:

• Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
• Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
• Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification

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