Summary of Contents for Boston Whaler 305 conquest
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Rev C 10/11/05 INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER ® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
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Fisher motoring away in the remaining half of the boat. And through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and durability of the Boston Whaler hull. And though you may never cut your boat in half, this only goes to show one thing, people whose livelihood and lives depend on boats consistently choose Boston Whaler because of their seaworthiness, dependablility and the inherent safety of a hull that won’t sink even if severely damaged.
Fuel Tanks Diagram Throttle &Shift Operation Tank Selection Power Trim Operation Fuel Monitoring Propeller Information/Propeller Assembly Section 8-Getting to know your Boston Whaler Primer Bulb (Optional) Remote Oil System (Optional) Trim Tabs-Operation/Maintenance Static Electricity and The Fuel System Air Conditioning...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Construction Standards “THE MISSION OF BOSTON WHALER IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH THE SAFEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, MOST DURABLE BOATS IN THE WORLD”. We are dedicated to creating a superior product providing you with comfort, performance, safety and dependability.
If the through hull fittings need to be replaced, it is Garboard drain plugs and fishbox drain plugs need recommended that an authorized Boston Whaler ® to be in place before the boat goes into the water. dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fit-...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Deck Occupancy Cabin Accomodation DANGER Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway, slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death, especially if the boat is in motion or in rough seas. Keep the accomodation deck clean, so if movement is neccessary it will be free of obstruction.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual 305 Conquest Label Locations NOTICE If your labels become worn or unreadable contact your nearest Boston Whaler® dealer for replacement labels. The part numbers are provided below. WARNING CO HELM WARNING CO HELM 1811368 1811368 DANGER CO TRANSOM...
The 305 Conquest has fuel fills for each tank. The tions regarding the types of fuel and oil to use. port saddle and center tank fills are located on the...
If the hoses or fittings are dam- aged or worn, replace them with only marine grade replacement parts. Your authorized Boston Whaler® dealer will have all the parts information you will need.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual 305 Conquest Fuel Tanks Diagram The port fuel tank diagram is the same as the starboard tank shown here. 305 Conquest Fuel Tanks Diagram Starboard Fuel Tank Fill Auxilliary Fuel Tank Fill 1.5” Fuel Hose Fuel Tank Sender, Starboard...
The Port /Starboard fuel tanks for the 305 Conquest’s fuel system can also be monitored by using the SC- 5000 display panel. The SC-5000 monitor will give...
Remote Oil System (Optional) • NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel The 305 Conquest may be equipped with a remote tanks. oil system. If equipped, the system consists of two • Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed fuel sys- 3-Gal.(11.3L) reservoir tanks and hoses which con-...
Standard Generator Start Standard Battery Battery Batteries Your 305 Conquest is equipped with a Direct Current (DC) electrical sys- tem. All power to the boats systems BATTERY are provided by the batteries. The batteries are continuously charged by the engine(s) alternator while running. Check with your dealer for battery(ies) that will best suit your boats needs.
“OFF”. • Remove the batteries from the boat during cold Your 305 Conquest uses a pair of battery selector weather or long term storage. switches to control delivery of DC power from three The most life shortening experience for the battery batteries.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE Port Battery Generator Start Battery Starboard Battery #2 Normal position while engaging in normal engine opera- Starboard tions. Battery #1 “Port Batteries “ALL” Battery” Selection Selection To parallel batteries, set both switches to the “ALL” po- sition.
This owner’s manual contains schematics for your boat. These electrical schematics were generated by technicians in our Engineering Department and are for reference and to be used by service technicians. Boston Whaler® does not recommend that you attempt to work on ELECTRICAL...
FRESH FRESH WATER WATER DC Electrical System The 305 Conquest has a 12 Volt Direct Current (DC) DC Main Distribution Panel electrical system that provides power to all essential (MDP) systems and some optional equipment. The DC elec- trical system is controlled primarily through a Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located on the aft starboard wall in the main cabin.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual • Battery Switches, (located in the prep station). OPERATION: • DC Cabin main circuit breaker, (80 amp). The branch breakers on the MDP are a toggle type • DC Helm main circuit breaker, (80 amp). breaker, whereas the breakers on the Helm Breaker •...
SHORE POWER: circuitry may result, causing breakers to trip. Your 305 Conquest has the ability to run the AC elec- Those systems which are non-essential or which re- trical system by means of a shore power connection.
ISOLATION TRANSFORMER: Your 305 Conquest is fitted with an Isolation Trans- former. The isolation transformer is a maintenance free unit that isolates your boat from the shore power system. The isolation transformer minimizes the elec- trolytic corrosion caused by stray currents.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual System View Monitor (SC5000) Arrow Trackpad/Select Key Home Key Water Pressure Indicator Clock Engine Gear Position Air Temperature Indicator Home Page Directory Symbol Engine RPM Indicator Favorites Directory Navigation/Fuel Directory Propulsion Directory Settings Directory System Directory Vessel Directory...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Navigation Lighting NOTICE Your 305 Conquest comes equipped with navigation lighting for your safety. Regulations state that all The more lights a vessel has, the larger it is and the boats under power no matter the size must display more important it is for you to avoid it.
The 305 Conquest can be fitted with two (2) electri- erator. If an emergency arises where the engine(s) cal receptacles and plugs for powering electric must be shut down, a pull on the cord to release the downriggers.
Damage to the unit & system could occur. the flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The Your 305 Conquest is equipped with a 12 volt acces- GFCI will NOT protect against circuit overloads, sory receptacle located on the forward section of shocks or short circuits.
Check the bilge pump and hoses for prevent continuous operation and subsequent dis- wear; clean and repair if neccessary. charge of the battery. The 305 Conquest bilge pump system Bilge Pump System Diagram consists of: (1)-1100 GPH pump and Bilge Pump, Aft, (2000 GPH) (1)-2000 GPH bilge pump.
The 305 Conquest is equipped with a 24 Gal.(91L) livewell that is located Livewell Flow Adjust Valve, (looking aft) on the port aft corner of the sterndeck.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Raw Water NOTICE The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position. Run- ning the pump dry may cause damage to the unit. There is a raw water fitting that can be used to con- nect a common garden hose to allow you to spray raw water for rinsing the cockpit.
MAINTENANCE: Your 305 Conquest is fitted with a Very little maintenance is required for the freshwa- 60 Gal. (227.1L) freshwater tank. ter system, other than annual disinfecting and win-...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Freshwater System, (con’t) Water Heater COLD/HOT WATER: WARNING The freshwater tank of your boat is capable of sup- Hydrogen gas may form in the tank if the system plying cold water to the head compartment, galley has not been used for more than two weeks. DO and bait prep station.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE: recommended to disinfect the freshwater system: The water heater connections will need to be in- • Flush the entire system thoroughly by allowing potable water to flow through it. spected regularily. If you notice any leaks around the •...
Standard waste level of a shore side discharge. indicator panel Your 305 Conquest has a head com- partment located on the aft starboard side of the cabin. It is fitted with a HEAD SYSTEM VacuFlush®...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual reduce the chances of this occuring. If the system MACERATOR OPERATION: does require maintenance contact your nearest dealer There is a switch on the DC side of the MDP electri- for more information. Because your waste system is cal panel marked “MACERATOR”...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stan- dards state that in freshwater lakes, reservoirs, im- poundments whose inlets or outlets are such as to prevent the ingress or egress by vessel traffic subject to this regulation, or in rivers not capable of naviga- tion by interstate traffic subject to this regulation.
Special care and attention must be and fittings for wear and/or damage. taken to ensure proper performance of the steering Your 305 Conquest is equipped with system and should include the following: a teleflex, hydraulic steering system. • After the first few hours of operation and at...
The system is virtually maintenance free, aside from regular fluid checks and visually inspecting the out- Your 305 Conquest uses a state of the art “drive-by- side of the unit for sign of leaks or damage. wire”gear shift and throttle control system. The Digi- tal Throttle/Shift (DTS)®...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Throttle & Shift Operation Power Trim Operation The power trim & tilt system allows you to raise and The throttle control regulates the RPM of the lower the engine(s) outdrive for trailering, launch- engine. Regulating the RPM of the engine will ing and beaching.
Disconnect power by moving the battery switch to the not be as efficient. The 305 Conquest uses propel- “OFF” position prior to removing the propeller. lers that are designed to counter-rotate, which means NOTICE that the port engine’s propeller rotates the opposite...
Stainless steel ram Stainless steel hinge Low voltage electric motor in corrosion-proof casing Wiring to helm mounted switch DOWN DOWN Electric trim tab switch (w/indicators Optional) Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
Air Conditioning Raw Water Pump Air Conditioning Raw Water Pump Strainer Seacock, (for inlet of cooling water) Condensation Drain Line, (to shower sump) Sea Water Discharge Line 5” Flexible Duct SMXir Key Pad/Display Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
Read all the information in the manufacturers own- ers manual before operating the generator. The 305 Conquest can be fitted with an optional die- sel powered generator. It is driven by a self contained engine and provides 120 Volt Alternating Current, (AC).
The generator has a steel housing which acts as protection and a sound shield. It can be removed by pulling four latches located on the four sides of the housing. Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
The engine mounted fuel filter has a part number Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
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The fuel filter/water sepa- rator is located on the starboard wall of the machin- ery compartment. Generator Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Fuel/Water Separator Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
The 305 Conquest has a USCG approved automatic It is possible for this system to be recharged. It is fire supression system that is installed with the gen- recommended that the fire supression tank be erator option.
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Fireboy Engine Shutdown/Override System Gauge Engine Shutdown/Override System Gauge ® Location NORMAL OVERRIDE CHARGED DISCHARGED Automatic Fire Extinguishing Cylinder Automatic Fire Extinguishing Cylinder (location) Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
NEVER be used for lifting. Lifting with the bow and stern eyes can cause harmful stress on Springline the fiberglass and gel coat. Cleats From Boat Dock Cleats Cleat (under- gunwale) Stern Eye (Port & Starboard) Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
Store the engine in an upright ENGINES: position to promote adequate drainage of water. Protecting your engines vital moving parts from cor- rosion and rust caused by freezing of trapped water Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
If blisters are present in the hull; they prior to waxing. Check with your Boston Whaler ® need to be properly cleaned and dried out before any dealer on a compatible rubbing compound for your barrier protection can be applied.
Painting your boats hull will adversly affect the The helm seat on the 305 Conquest is adjustable for boats speed and perfomance. If your boat will spend your comfort. There is a handle on the front of the...
View of underside of Hard- Visor top, (looking forward) (Rolled Up) Aft Drop Curtain Perimeter Track Inside Valance Zipper Notice, For clarity; this view is shown without the hard-top support legs. Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Canvas Care & Maintenance Vinyl Cushion Care Your cushions on the 305 Conquest are made of a Chafing, fiber wear from dirt and grit and deteriora- durable vinyl material called OMNOVA and is pro- tion from ultraviolet light can cause your canvas sun tected by a finish called PreFixx.
Setting the Anchor for your boat. There is no best way to set an anchor. Experiment to The 305 Conquest is equipped with an see how it performs. One method is to turn the rode anchor storage compartment located in around a bitt or a cleat and slowly pay out as the boat the bow of the boat.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Anchor Windlass LOWERING-Pushing the top part of the switch down DANGER will power the anchor windlass DOWN. Make cer- tain that the anchor lanyard carabiner is detached Use the anchor windlass switch on the helm when pos- sible.
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Use the anchor lanyard to secure the anchor to the deck. Anchor Locker (Looking Aft) Anchor Windlass Hand-held Remote Remote Storage Box Remote Power Plug Anchor Windlass Anchor Windlass Handle Anchor Windlass Storage Anchor Windlass Operation Switch...
After the scheduled services are performed, fill out the areas below. Maintenance Record Engine Serviced Maintenance Performed Date Hours Notes Section 10 - Maintenance Log & Notes...
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