Boston Whaler 285 Conquest Boats
Built for all day comfort
When it comes to salt water boats, having the ability to transition from one functional to another is a great asset, especially as the various bays and beaches are prone to different activities. In the Gulf, the primary function is fishing, but you also have Tampa and St. Petersburg which is big on cruising and comfort. The Boston Whaler 285 Conquest offers the ability to have Day Cruises, saltwater fishing, overnighting, and day-time leisure. Here are a few things you should know when looking for a Boston Whaler 285 Conquest boat for sale.
Basic information
The Boston Whaler 285 Conquest is a 27’10 inch boat intended for use in salt water. The design is typical of a saltwater fishing boat with an open cabin concept merging with the transom of the vessel. The bow of the boat is slightly rounded but the gunwale does allow for fishing from it without much difficulty. Boaters should keep in mind that there is a 10’5 height (keel to highest point) to the vessel, so navigation on certain waters where palm trees hang over the water, such as Manatee River, may not be the best choice for this boat.
Power
Equipping this boat are two Mercury engines with a range of 450 to 500 horsepower. This means that the top speed of the vessel when filled with 12 people (max capacity) will be around 43.8s mph, though it could vary. Cruising speed on the Boston Whaler 285 should be around 26 mph. Of course, if you are purchasing a pre-owned Boston Whaler 285 boat for sale, the maintenance and upkeep of the craft will determine the overall performance of the engines.
Since there are only two engines equipping the Boston Whaler 285 Conquest’s stern, it is not recommended for extreme offshore fishing, even though the site claims that it can overnight. If you are planning on going several miles off the coast, you will want to have a boat with a bit more power to combat the harsh waters of the Atlantic. This boat is best for the Gulf.
Key Features
Apart from the power and the design, the Boston Whaler 285 Conquest manufacturer’s equipped the boat with an Optional aft cockpit sunshade, convertible features, cooler storage, plus seats on the transom, flip-up bolsters and armrests, and overhead rod racks. For a smaller fishing vessel, the boat does offer quite a bit of space with three main storage bins under the rear deck of the boat. The units are primarily for smaller storage items as they are narrow and long apart from the mid-storage which is a bit larger and covers most of the back deck.
Rod holders on the Boston Whaler are a bit limited. Holders are restricted to the transom and to the back portion of the port and starboard sides. There are no holders on the bow of the vessel or past the cabin of the boat. For those which wish to do some serious fishing, this may be a setback. However, again this boat is one of the smaller Boston Whalers and is intended to serve as both a fisherman’s craft as well as a cruising and leisure boat.
Customization
Boston Whaler offers you the ability to customize your vessel to suit your personality and your needs. Therefore, it is not uncommon to find a pre-owned boat which has amped up power, different color designs, and custom electronics such as a Raymarine Autopolot, Chirp Downvision CP100 Sonar, a Raymarine Radar – Radome 4kW 24”, or a Satellite Radio. Weather Curtains are also an option which can be equipped to help minimize water and weather from destroying a lovely day on the Gulf or Bay.
Best use of the Boston Whaler 285 Conquest
The Boston Whaler 285 Conquest boats for sale should be purchased by those which wish to use the vessel for inshore and slightly offshore trips. It should not be used on the Atlantic as a deep-sea fishing boat, although you can go out a good distance from the coast. The boat is ideal for cruising from one beach to another as well as leisure along the Atlantic coast. However, for ideal use, the Boston Whaler 285 Conquest should be kept to the bays, rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. Keep in mind that certain areas require you to downshift or no motors whatsoever. Being as this is a lower powered vessel, navigation into such waters may be allowed so long as the boat does not turn on those Mercury engines.
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