2020 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest Boat in Sandusky, OH 44870 US
Built in 2020
285 Conquest
2 Engines (2x Mercury)
27.8 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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2020 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest - Twin Mercury 250 V8s, Bow Thruster, A/C & Heat
Overview
This 2020 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest is an exceptionally well-equipped express cruiser designed for serious Great Lakes boating, fishing, entertaining, and overnight adventures. Powered by twin white Mercury 250HP V8 FourStroke outboards, this 285 Conquest combines strong performance with Boston Whaler's legendary construction and an impressive list of premium factory options.
With air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat, bow thruster, Raymarine electronics, autopilot, enclosed cabin, full galley, VacuFlush head, and weather curtain package, this is a true all-season family cruiser that can comfortably transition from fishing to weekend trips.
Key Features
- Year/Make/Model: 2020 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest
- Engines: Twin Mercury 250HP V8 FourStroke - 670 hours (fresh water/trolling)
- Engine Color: White
- Length: 27'10"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Fuel Capacity: 200 Gallons
- Capacity: 12 People
- Dry Weight: 7,300 lbs
Twin Mercury 250 V8 FourStroke Power
The twin Mercury 250HP V8 FourStrokes provide an excellent combination of torque, cruising performance, quiet operation, and reliability.
Performance Equipment
- Twin Mercury 250HP V8 FourStrokes
- Digital Throttle & Shift
- Hydraulic power steering
- Stainless steel propellers
- SmartCraft/VesselView integration
- Electric trim tabs with indicator
- Fuel/water separators
Bow Thruster
This 285 Conquest is equipped with the highly desirable factory bow thruster, making docking and maneuvering a substantially easier experience.
Combined with twin-engine control, the bow thruster gives the captain excellent low-speed control when handling wind and current around the dock.
Premium Raymarine Electronics
This boat was ordered with an extensive factory electronics package, including:
- Raymarine Axiom XL 16" Multifunction Display
- GPS/Chartplotter/Fishfinder
- Raymarine RV-1000 Sounder
- Raymarine EV-200 Autopilot
- Raymarine Ray90 VHF Radio
- VesselView Display
- Network integration between Mercury and Raymarine systems
- Remote Spotlight
Cabin - Built for Overnight Adventures
One of the biggest advantages of the 285 Conquest is its true overnight capability.
Sleeping Accommodations
- Forward V-Berth
- V-Berth Filler Cushions
- Mid-Cabin Double Berth
- Dinette Table
- Opening Hatch with Screen
- Opening Portholes
- Cabin Lighting
- Dedicated Storage
The cabin provides genuine overnight accommodations rather than simply being a place to escape the weather.
Full Galley
The onboard galley includes:
- 12V/120V Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Corian Solid-Surface Countertop
- Galley Sink with Faucet
- Cutting Board
- Wood-Grain Cabinetry
- Dedicated Galley Storage
- Skylight over the galley
Private Head Compartment
For longer days and overnight trips, the enclosed head features:
- VacuFlush Head
- 6.5-Gallon Holding Tank
- Dockside Pump-Out
- Sink
- Pressurized Water
- Pull-Out Shower
- Opening Porthole
- Mirror and Storage
Air Conditioning & Heat
The factory-installed 7,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning system provides both A/C and heat, dramatically extending the usable boating season.
That's a major advantage for Great Lakes boating, where spring and fall mornings can get chilly even when the afternoons are beautiful.
Fishing Features
Don't let the premium cabin fool you-the 285 Conquest is still a serious fishing platform.
- Insulated Livewell
- In-Deck Fishboxes with Pump-Out
- Multiple Stainless Steel Rod Holders
- Under-Gunnel Rod Storage
- Cabin Rod Storage
- Raw-Water Washdown
- Cockpit Prep Center with Sink
- Self-Bailing Cockpit
- Large Open Cockpit
Fish Lake Erie in the morning and cruise to the islands with the family that afternoon.
Windlass & Ground Tackle
The boat features:
- Factory Anchor Windlass
- 150' Anchor Chain Upgrade
- Stainless Steel Anchor
- Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
- Bow Anchor Locker
Entertainment & ComfortEntertainment Package
- 19" Flat-Screen HDTV
- DVD Player
- TV Cable Input
- Fusion Bluetooth Stereo
- Cabin & Cockpit Speakers
- Remote Stereo Control
Cockpit Comfort
- Convertible Port Seat/Lounge
- Aft-Facing Seat
- Foldaway Stern Bench
- Adjustable Helm Seat
- Cockpit Shower
- Integrated Hardtop
- Full Tempered-Glass Windshield
- Electric Windshield Vent
- Windshield Wipers & Washers
Full Weather Protection
This 285 was ordered with the factory Weather Curtain Set for the hardtop, including:
- Side Curtains
- Aft Drop Curtain
Combined with the hardtop, windshield, cabin heat, and A/C, this package makes the boat exceptionally well suited for the variable conditions of Great Lakes boating.
Premium Factory Options
This boat was originally ordered with an impressive equipment list:
- Twin White Mercury 250 V8 FourStrokes
- Raymarine Axiom XL 16"
- Raymarine Autopilot
- Raymarine VHF
- Bow Thruster
- Air Conditioning & Heat
- Entertainment Package
- Premium Package
- Spotlight
- Stainless Steel Anchor
- 150' Anchor Chain
- Weather Curtain Set
- White Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Insert
- Barrier Coat & Bottom Paint
Why Choose the Boston Whaler 285 Conquest?
The 285 Conquest is one of Boston Whaler's most versatile models because it can legitimately serve as several boats in one:
- Serious Great Lakes fishing boat
- Premium family cruiser
- Comfortable overnight boat
- Island-hopping platform
- Spring and fall boating with A/C & heat
- Entertaining platform
- Offshore-capable Boston Whaler
And underneath it all is the legendary unsinkable Boston Whaler construction that has made the brand one of the most respected names in boating.
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
- 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 with sink and storage
- 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
- Cockpit floodlight, dome light and rod holders (4)
- Integrated windshield and hard-top
- Speakers (2)
- Stainless steel grab rails along sides
- Tempered glass full front windshield with electric vent
- Windshield wash system
- Windshield wipers (port and starboard)
- 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
- 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
- Convertible port seat/lounge
- Aft facing seat
- Aft seating with reversible backrest
- Cooler storage
- Lounge filler
- Foldaway stern bench seat
- Helm seat with cushions and adjustable slider
- 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)
- 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
- 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), midberth (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
- 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
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/26 | Initial price | $239,995 |
Boston Whaler 285 Conquest: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Boston Whaler 285 Conquest is a versatile crossover model that effectively bridges the gap between a capable fishing vessel and a comfortable cruising platform suitable for offshore conditions. This model incorporates thoughtful design updates and features that enhance both functionality and comfort, making it well-suited for a variety of boating activities ranging from fishing excursions to family overnight trips.
Exterior Design and Deck Features
The 285 Conquest features a foredeck fully covered in non-skid material, with an optional cushion pad that transforms the area into a sun lounge. The windshield extends seamlessly to integrate with the hardtop, eliminating the need for Isinglass panels and providing a clean, aerodynamic profile. An electrically actuated vent atop the windshield efficiently channels fresh air into the helm deck. At the aft edge of the hardtop, LED spreader lights are installed alongside rocket launcher rod holders. Safety and accessibility are emphasized with a 15.5-inch wide passage between rails and cabin sides, grab handles along the hardtop, sturdy aft ladder supports, and a step leading into the cockpit. The side decks are molded to channel water away from the cockpit, enhancing dryness and safety. The starboard transom door, positioned nine inches above the main deck, leads to a modest swim platform equipped with a recessed three-step reboarding ladder and stainless steel grab handle. A standard transom shower is connected to a 30-gallon freshwater tank.
Cockpit and Fishing Amenities
The cockpit spans 54 square feet and is designed for both fishing and cruising configurations. Fishing features include a transom-mounted livewell with a gasketed acrylic lid, electrical connections under the gunwales for downriggers, and rod storage racks with tow rails for added security during angling. Two sizable fish boxes flank the cockpit, each with lightweight Divinacell cord hatches supported by gas-assist struts. For cruising comfort, the cockpit is surrounded by bolsters ranging from 21.5 to 28 inches in height, providing safety and comfort. A standard flip-out bench seat at the stern is easy to deploy, with an optional second flip-out bench under the port bulwarks to create a spacious gathering area. Additional options include a cockpit table with a flexi-teak top for dining and a forward sink with a pull-out sprayer. Storage beneath the sink can be customized to include a cockpit refrigerator.
Helm Deck and Seating
The helm deck features an improved seating arrangement with opposing seats to port, which can be converted into a lounge area using a filler cushion. The aft seat includes a sliding seat-back that converts it into an aft-facing seat, complemented by a pull-out step below. This versatile seating configuration enhances social interaction and provides an excellent vantage point for line watching during fishing activities.
Interior Living Spaces
Below deck, the 285 Conquest offers a modest galley to port equipped with a microwave, single-burner stove, sink, and refrigerator. Natural light is provided by hull-side portlights and an overhead skylight. The ship's electrical panel is conveniently located adjacent to the microwave. Just aft of the galley is a mid-berth measuring four by six feet, featuring a variable geometry overhead that ranges from 1 foot 9 inches to 2 feet 5 inches, peaking at 4 feet at the entry. A leather headboard with storage is positioned behind the berth. The test boat includes an optional cabin comfort package with bedding and a privacy curtain. Forward is a U-shaped settee with overhead rod storage; the rod holders flip away when not in use. A dinette table with an extendable leaf occupies the center of the settee, and the entire area converts into a berth by lowering the table and repositioning the cushions. Flip-down garment hooks are mounted on the aft bulkhead.
Private Accommodations and Head
The starboard side houses a wet head that, while modest in size, is fully fiberglass-lined and offers ample storage. Boston Whaler has equipped the head with a standard vacu-flush toilet, providing convenience and comfort for overnight stays or extended cruising.
Conclusion
The Boston Whaler 285 Conquest is a thoughtfully designed vessel that balances fishing capabilities with cruising comfort. Its versatile layout, safety features, and well-appointed interior make it suitable for a wide range of boating activities, whether heading offshore with a group of anglers, enjoying an overnight family trip, or entertaining friends on a day cruise.
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| Price | $239,995 | $249,995 | $212,404 | $289,995 | $184,815 | $304,189 |
| Location | Sandusky | Sandusky | Sandusky | Sandusky | Sandusky | Sandusky |
| Nominal Length | 28' | 28' | 25' | 28' | 22' | 25' |
| Engine Make | Mercury | Mercury | - | Mercury | Mercury | Mercury |
| Total Engine Power | 250 hp | 250 hp | - | 300 hp | 250 hp | 225 hp |
| Days on Market | 4 | 58 | 72 | 40 | 72 | 72 |
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8009 Barrett Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
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