2026 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest 

2026 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest

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 dual console 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.

Features may include:

• Optional aft cockpit sunshade protects you from harsh rays
• Innovative port lounge seating is convertible and features plush backrests and cooler storage
• Drive in comfort thanks to a helm seat with flip-up bolster and armrests
• Overhead rod racks in the cabin keep your equipment handy but safely out of the way
• Welcoming cabin sleeps 4 with a plush forward V-berth/dinette, mid cabin double berth, deluxe galley and private head
• Optional aft bulkhead along with optional full side glass encloses helm deck providing the ultimate in weather protection

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
• 12” SIMRAD NSX ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION PACKAGE
• Simrad NSX 12” MFD (GPS, hart plotter, Fishfinder)
• Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan)
• DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada
• C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada

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 Black Dual Mercury® FourStroke engines 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)

Vessel View Mobile

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