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285 Conquest

The versatile 285 Conquest is an impressive cabin cruiser with the comfort amenities and offshore fishing features to take your saltwater adventures to the limit. Smart design maximizes forward visibility and aft deck space, making this 28-ft cabin boat a generous entertainer and capable angler. Three hardtop options let you customize the boat to your climate and preferences, and integrated Simrad® electronics keep you oriented and connected to the heartbeat of the boat. Explore the Whaler 285 Conquest today and see why it’s one of our most popular models.

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Onboard Comfort, Offshore Muscle

The 285 Conquest® boasts incredible onboard space to accommodate all of your on-water adventures. Whether you’re a hardcore offshore fisherman or dedicated to vacation-like relaxation, you’ll find all you need and more to pursue your outings with confidence. 

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Cast and Catch

Rod holders abound, keeping your arsenal strategically organized and at the ready. A port lounge seat includes three tackle storage drawers underneath, and a standard bait prep station holds a 5-gallon bait bucket and open storage. Two in-deck fishboxes with drain and pump-out keep your trophy catches fresh.

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Choose Your View

Every outing is different, and so are your seating needs. The innovative aft seat with reversible backrest and pull-out footrest opens up more onboard seating, providing guests with maximum comfort and sweeping, rear facing views.

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Captain with Confidence

Discover complete confidence, maximum protection and relaxing comfort in the 285 Conquest’s optional enclosed helm. An integrated hardtop and windshield protect from the elements, and a helm seat with stylish, soft cushions and an adjustable slider keep the captain comfortable and in control.

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Comfortable Cabin Amenities

When the sun sets, head to the welcoming cabin, which sleeps four and features a plush forward V-berth/dinette and midcabin double berth, a deluxe galley and a private head. 

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Specifications

Length Overall

27’ 10”

Maximum Horsepower

500 HP

Persons Capacity

12

Beam

9' 6"

Bridge Clearance (with hardtop)

8’ 10”

Bridge Clearance (with radar and spotlight)

9’ 4”

Draft (hull only)

20”

Transom Height

25”

Fuel Capacity

200 gallons

Maximum Weight Capacity

3,968 lbs

Swamped Capacity

2,100 lbs

Waste Capacity

6.5 gallons

Water Capacity

30 gallons

Livewell Volume

26 gallons

Weight (dry, no engine)

7,300 lbs

Weight (with engine, fuel and water)

10,181 lbs

Minimum Horsepower

500 HP

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Conquest 285 Floorplan

Stereo System

JL Audio MM105-HR stereo with Dash mounted remote volume/mute knob AM/FM/HD Radio, USB audio, and Sirius XMTM ready Iphone/Android compatible via integrated Bluetooth 5.0 JL waterproof speakers (4) and 400W Amplifier

Windshield Hardtop

Speakers (2) Stainless steel grab rails along sides Tempered glass full front windshield with electric vent Windshield wash system Windshield wipers (port and starboard) Cockpit floodlight, dome light and rod holders (4) (white or black depending on frame color selection) Integrated windshield (white or black depending on frame color selection) and hard-top

Cabin Interior

12-V receptacles (cabin and mid berth) Cabin lights (5) Carbon monoxide detector Dinette table with gas-assist 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 System: (JL Audio integration into Simrad Navigation Package) V-berth filler cushions

Console

12-V 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 Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder) Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan) C-Map® Discover X Chart Card: North America/Canada Integrated Mercury SmartCraft Connect

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 prep center - Corian solid-surface countertop with sink and storage (starboard side of cockpit) 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 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

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

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 with holding tank (6.5 gallons), dockside pump-out and overboard discharge

Mechanical

250 CXL V8 DTS Dual Black Mercury Verado with hydraulic power steering Anchor windlass (low profile with rode and anchor) (FR 1,000 W) 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

Seating

Aft facing seat Aft seating with reversible backrest Convertible port seat / lounge Cooler storage Foldaway stern bench seat Helm seat with cushions and adjustable slider Lounge filler

Storage

Battery storage 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)
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Exterior Color Type

Gelcoat Finish Painted Finish

Exterior Color

Horizon Blue Tectonic Silver Jadestone Steel Blue Platinum Sand Metallic Fighting Lady Yellow Ice Blue Wasabi Abaco Blue Oyster Grey White

Graphic Colors

Red graphics Black graphics White graphics Silver graphics Blue graphics Chrome graphics

Frame Color

White Frame Black Frame

Hardtop Underside Color

Abaco Blue Platinum Horizon Blue Steel Blue

Helm Deck Enclosure

Full Enclosure and Hardtop System

Dual Engines

250 CXL V8 DTS Black Dual Mercurys 250 CXL V8 DTS White Dual Mercurys 250 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines with Joystick Piloting 250 V8 (AMS) Dual Mercury Engines (white) with Joystick Piloting

Painted Engines

Painted engines (for dual engines)

Additional Seating

Seating - fold-down trolling seat (port) Seating - fold-down trolling seat (stbd) Seating - cockpit foldout bench seat (port) Seating - cockpit foldout bench seat (stbd) Seating - sun lounge

Packages

Premium package Cruising package Cabin comfort package

Railings and Rub Rails

Black Rubrail With Stainless Steel Insert Rails - split bow rail Rails- white rub rail with stainless insert

Entertaining Features

Refrigerator at cockpit Table - helm deck table Table - cockpit

Fishing Features

Outriggers - radial outriggers (black)

Notable Options & Accessories

Bow thruster (12-V) Heater system - diesel Full side glass Anchor windlass chain (150 feet) Anchor - stainless steel 12-V DC receptacles at transom Air conditioning (reverse cycle 7,000 BTU) Spotlight Trailer - aluminum Privacy curtain (mid cabin) Lighting - underwater LED Generator (120V) Generator (220v)

Navigation

Nav Package, Simrad 16" NSO Radar, Simrad HALO24 Dome Autopilot

Electronics

First Mate Safety & Security Sys Dual First Mate Safety & Security Sys Fob Kit VHF Radio Satellite radio - Sirius CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Asia CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - South America/Caribbean CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Central/West Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - North/Central Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Southern Europe CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Arica/Arabic Sea CMAP Discovery X Chart Card - Australia/New Zealand Satellite Weather and Radio

Sunshades

Sunshade at cockpit

Canvas

Sun lounge cover Pedestal seat cover Weather curtain set Weather curtain set for full side glass Sunshade at bow
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* Speed determined by GPS. Fuel consumption based on total usage by the engines. MPG computed from MPH & GPH. Range based on 90% of total fuel capacity.

** The performance data shown should be considered valid only for the specific boat whose serial number is shown and on the date this test was performed. Many factors may affect the actual performance of this boat or of similar boats. Such factors include, but are not limited to, installation of certain options such as towers and hard tops, vessel loading and trim, weather and sea conditions, engine condition, propeller condition, and hull bottom condition. Boston Whaler makes no guarantee whatsoever that this performance will be repeated on this boat at a later date or at any time on a similarly equipped boat.

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