1998 Boston Whaler 23 Conquest

The Boston Whaler 23 Conquest is versatile enough to handle inshore and offshore responsibilities. It's got a lockable cuddy cabin with V-berth and room for a portable or plumbed head. The raised-deck bow walkaround is flanked by a heavy-duty stainless steel bow rail for safe bow access. And an all-fiberglass self-bailing cockpit reduces maintenance. The standard seating arrangement features adjustable helm and companion pedestal seats, aft-facing seats convenient for rigging, lounging or keeping an eye on skiers, and a sturdy, comfortable stern seat which folds flush to the transom for optimum cockpit space. In addition to the storage under the cabin berth, the 23 Conquest features under-gunnel rod racks both port and starboard and an in-deck storage locker - fishbox starboard. BOSTON WHALER: The center console layout, a Boston Whaler innovation, raised eyebrows back in 1961. By moving the helm from the starboard side to the center of the craft, boaters got better steering control and an even keel. With more room to move around, they got better fish-fighting capabilities. Now, countless manufacturers use this layout for their fishing boats. For 1996, Boston Whaler introduced the Accutrack hull. This system combines the smooth ride of a deep-V design with the dry ride provided by strategically placed chines. A Boston Whaler has a distinct style. The distinctive Whaler 'smirk' - a reverse chine and forward spray rail - catches spray and redirects it beneath the hull. In a following sea, it pushes the bow up for better steerage and improved safety. Thoughtful layouts put amenities such as prep stations and controls within easy reach. Seats can handle hundreds of pounds in static loads. Coaming pads are scaled to catch people above the knees. Helms have unobstructed views. And fishing areas provide optimum freedom of movement. Boston Whaler's Unibond construction starts with steel-reinforced hull molds to ensure consistency. Gel coat is sprayed into the mold to create what will be the hull's exterior, a skin coat of fiberglass is applied, varying biaxial and biaxial fiberglass sheets are coated with resin and hand-rolled into place. The deck mold is lowered into the hull mold and the two are latched together to form a closed mold system. Liquid structural foam fills the cavity between the hull and deck. The access plate is secured, and the foam bonds permanently to the resin and fiberglass. No screws, rivets or adhesives are necessary since the hull and deck form a single unit. Boston Whaler offers a 10-year limited transferable hull warranty. Boston Whaler's lifting eyes extend completely through the Unibond hull, they are reinforced for maximum towing and lifting strength. On all Whalers, cleats are generously sized. Hinges are solid stainless steel, not stamped and rolled. Fittings are recessed wherever possible to spare toes and to promote long life. Boston Whaler uses noncorrosive, welded, 316 stainless steel for its bow rails, to prevent water penetration, bleeding, rusting and staining. Fasteners are chrome-plated over the stainless for extra insurance against corrosion in the saltwater environment. Boston Whaler has a custom synthetic material made to back their fittings. This 'Whale board' is impervious to moisture, as strong as aluminum and has twice the holding power of mahogany. All seats and seat bases on Boston Whalers are made of rot-proof, maintenance-free composite materials. Boston Whaler makes its own custom wiring harnesses specially designed to prevent corrosion. The company uses shrink-tube electrical connectors and tinned copper wiring, waterproof switches and circuit breakers. Boston Whaler cockpits are all finished fiberglass, pretty much anywhere you might set your feet a molded-in nonskid surface offers good traction. Interior surfaces, including the bilge, are clean, smooth, finished gel coat, there's no raw fiberglass to trap stagnant water and debris. To perform a swamped capacity test, Boston Whaler pumps hundreds of gallons of water into the boat while a crew of employees climbs aboard. The swamped capacity is reached when water overflows the gunnel. With a swamped capacity of 2,000-pounds, a 16-foot, seven-inch Montauk can easily hold 10 people while swamped. Whether the classic twin sponson hull design or an Accutrack System hull, which combines a deep-V hull entry and a reverse chine with Unibond construction, you'll find a stable hull configuration and spray redirected under the hull.

Boston Whaler 23 Conquest Specifications - Standard Equipment Deck - Cockpit - Self-bailing cockpit - Molded-in non-skid pattern - 29-inch interior freeboard - Bow and stern lifting eyes - Welded 316 stainless steel bow rail - 8-inch cleats (2 bow, 2 spring line, 2 stern with hawse pipes) - Fiberglass gunnel boards - Heavy-duty rub-rail - Telescoping swim ladder and stainless steel grab-rail - Motorwell drains - Anodized aluminum-framed windshield with vents - Gunnel-mounted rod holders (4) - Stainless steel cockpit toerails - Stainless steel grab-rails (4) - Red striping and graphics Mechanical - 125-gallon aluminum fuel tank - Bilge pump - Teleflex hydraulic tilt steering system - Stainless steel steering wheel - Electrical switch panel with circuit protection - Driver's side windshield wiper - Transducer mount area - Navigation lights - Cockpit lighting - Electric horn - Dual battery trays with switch - Compass - Mercury single pre-rig Cabin Interior - Opening hatch with screen - Opening ports with screens (2) - Cabin light - Lockable cabin door - Easy-clean interior materials - Backrest bolsters - storage shelves Storage - Bow anchor locker with chain - Bow storage lockers under V-berth - Under-gunnel rod racks - Cabin interior rod racks - Port and starboard side panel storage in helm area - In-deck fishbox - Lockable port and starboard storage under seat bases with drains - Lockable electronics box with removable door - Drink holders - Fire extinguisher pocket - Battery and oil storage Seating - Sliding helm and companion seats with cushions - Hideaway stern bench seat (outboard model only) - Helm and passenger footrests - Aft-facing seat cushions Boston Whaler 23 Conquest Optional Equipment - Mercury dual pre-rig - Dual engine ready - Mercury pre-rig (OptiMax) single or dual - Livewell with raw water wash-down - 20-gallon fresh water shower - 154-gallon fuel tank (not compatible with VacuFlush head system) - Striping and graphics (blue or green) with matching cabin bolsters and pillows - Bow pulpit with roller - Bow pulpit with windlass - Additional rod holders (2 gunnel-mount on inboard - outboard or 3 stern-mount on outboard model) - Cockpit coaming bolsters - Hydraulic trim tabs - Hard top with topgun outriggers, electronics box, cockpit floodlight, dome light and rod holders (4) - Hard top with electronics box, cockpit floodlight, dome light and 4 rod holders - Fishbox pump-out - Tackle drawer - Marine VacuFlush head system with holding tank, overboard discharge, dockside pump-out and 20-gallon freshwater shower - Porta-potty - Porta-potty with deck pump-out - Porta-potty with deck pump-out, macerator and overboard discharge - V-berth filler cushion Fishing Package - Fishbox pump-out - Additional rod holders - Livewell with raw water wash-down - Tackle drawer - Cockpit coaming bolsters Canvas - Sun-top with boot (red, blue or green) - Zip-in windshield and side curtains (red, blue or green), sun-top or hardtop - Aft drop curtain (red, blue or green), sun-top or hardtop - Camper canvas (red, blue or green) with screens

Mercury or OMC pre-rig.