'Cask Strength' is one of the few fishing boats in her size range which has a fully enclosed pilot house. Built by pedigree builder Boston Whale, this solid boat has an integrated windshield and hardtop which improves helm visibility and security from the elements. 'Cask Strength' is truly the ideal North West fishing boat, with a wide 9'6" beam, the 285 Conquest’s cockpit is large enough for fishing, entertaining, or cruising.
Her key features are:
'Cask Strength' is one of the few fishing boats in her size range which has a fully enclosed pilot house. Built by pedigree builder Boston Whale, this solid boat has an integrated windshield and hardtop which improves helm visibility and security from the elements. 'Cask Strength' is truly the ideal North West fishing boat, with a wide 9'6" beam, the 285 Conquest’s cockpit is large enough for fishing, entertaining, or cruising.
Her key features are:
- Webasto Diesel heating as well as reverse cycle heating and air-conditioning for comfortable cruising year round
- Raymarine Navigation Electronics including Radar & Autopilot
- 2 x Cannon Magnum 10 STX downriggers
- Convertible V-berth/dinette forward
- Midcabin berth aft great for additional storage as well as guest accommodation
- Galley with Franklin Chef microwave
- Enclosed head with shower
- Flip-up rod holders in the cabin overhead
- Upgraded whisper quiet twin 250hp Mercury Verado engines
- Automatic Lenco Trim Tabs for a comfortable ride
- Lewmar bow thruster for easy docking
- Kohler Generator
Manufacturer Provided Description
The 285 Conquest Pilothouse is a bona fide crowd pleaser---a versatile luxury boat that's one part angler, one part cruising masterpiece. When out on offshore runs, an enclosed windshield with aft bulkhead and door offers unobstructed visibility and weather protection. Included is cockpit diesel heating which adds to the comfort. The sport fisherman and spirited pleasure boater alike will appreciate the port lounge seat, which has been raised for improved forward visibility. The cabin offers all the features of the incomparable open 285 Conquest. Above deck, a large multipurpose prep station adds ease and utility for freshwater or saltwater fishing excursions. With improved performance, power, handling and refined style, nothing looks or feels better cruising across the open ocean.
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
- 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)
- 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
Console
- 12-V receptacle
- Captain's storage compartment
- Compass
- Dual level molded-in footrests
- Instrumentation and electrical switch panels with circuit breaker protection
- Mercury® DTS dual binnacle control
- 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
- Fold-away stern bench seat
- Helm seat with cushions and adjustable slider
- Port Lounge Seating:
- Cooler storage
- Forward and aft facing seat with backrests
- 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 gal 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 pump-out 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 with CD player, iPod controls, waterproof speakers (2 in cabin, 2 in cockpit), remote control, and MP3/USB inputs
- V-berth filler cushions
Mechanical
- 200 gal fuel tank
- 250hp Dual Mercury® Verado FourStroke engines with SmartCraft Deluxe Gauge Package and 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
- 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
