Summary of Contents for Boston Whaler 305 Conquest
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Revision A - 07/19/06 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. SHOULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER ®...
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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.
Empty Tank Throttle &Shift Operation Hoses & Fittings Power Trim Operation Tank Cleaning Propeller Information/Propeller Assembly Diesel Fuel Filter Maintenance Section 8-Getting to know your Boston Whaler Fuel Tanks Diagram Trim Tabs-Operation/Maintenance Tank Selection Air Conditioning Fuel Monitoring Operation/Maintenance Primer Bulb (Optional)
Structural Hull Defect in material or workmanship which is reported within five (5) years (60 months) from the date of the first retail purchase of the Boston Whaler Boat. The “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural components.
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The new owner must fill out and send in a Boston Whaler warranty transfer form, accessible from www.whaler.com, a copy of the bill of sale, and a $50.00 fee to Boston Whaler, 100 Whaler Way, Edgewater, Florida 32141, within 30 days of purchase.
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. All...
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Notable Options (Con’t) Berth Entertainment Package Head Access Door Mid Berth Privacy Curtain* 15” Flat Screen LCD Television DVD Player Single Burner Electric Stove Generator, Diesel Powered * Part of Cabin Comfort Package Cruising Package Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications...
Any fitting that will be underwater needs to be tings that are improperly installed can cause pre- plugged or the seacock needs to be closed mature hull failure and may void the Boston Whaler® limited warranty. 305 Conquest Through-Hull fittings...
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.
INSPECT SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. NW-201-04 NOTICE It is important to replace any damaged or unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler dealer for replacement labels. Replacement Part No. Stay Clear of Moving Parts .........1746896 Do Not Occupy Seat Above 5 MPH ......1752857 Warning CO Helm ............1811368...
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual 305 Conquest Label Locations (Cont’d) NOTICE DANGER It is important to replace any damaged or Intermediate breaker for shore power unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler connection. Unplug shore power before removing cover. Will cause dealer for replacement labels.
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual 305 Conquest Label Locations (Cont’d) CAUTION ENSURE PROPER DRAIN PLUG INSTALLATION. DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED REMOVAL OF FISHWELL DRAIN PLUGS COULD RESULT IN SWAMPING. THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE MRP# 1743504 DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE Under the fishwell covers (P&S)
The 305 Conquest has fuel fills for each tank. The port regarding the types of fuel and oil to use. saddle and center tank fills are located on the port side...
Outlet engine(s). If the hoses or fittings are damaged or worn, replace them with only marine grade replacement parts. See-thru Your authorized Boston Whaler® dealer will have all Bowl the parts information you will need. TANK CLEANING: Excessive water and sediment may force you to con- sider having the tank professionally cleaned.
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 center (auxiliary) tank To starboard of the 305 Conquest can be monitored through the use Port Fuel Selector Valve engine of an analog gauge located on the lower center panel of Starboard Fuel Selector Valve the helm.
Remote Oil System (Optional) • NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel The 305 Conquest may be equipped with a remote oil tanks. system. If equipped, the system consists of two 3- • Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed fuel sys- Gal.(11.3L) reservoir tanks and hoses which contain and...
Boston Whaler, Mercury or may not be ethanol-compatible. Example of Phase Separation...
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305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual FUEL FILTERS STORAGE Mercury already provides the appropriate level Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to boats, of filtration to protect the engine from debris. The create unique problems. When preparing to store a boat for...
Generator Start Standard Battery Information Battery Battery Batteries Your 305 Conquest is equipped with a Direct Current (DC) electrical system. All power to the boats systems are pro- BATTERY vided by the batteries. The batteries are continuously charged by the engine(s) alternator while running.
“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 is to 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.
Boston Whaler® does not recommend that you attempt to work on the electrical ELECTRICAL system yourself, instead we suggest that you take it to an authorized Boston Whaler® dealer for SYSTEM electrical service. Boston Whaler® reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on any model at any time without notice to the consumer and is not obligated to make any updates to units built prior to the changes.
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 sys- (MDP) tems and some optional equipment. The DC electrical system is controlled primarily through a Main Distribu- tion 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: appliances at the same time as overloading of the Your 305 Conquest has the ability to run the AC electri- circuitry may result, causing breakers to trip. cal system by means of a shore power connection. A 50 Those systems which are non-essential or which require ft.
AC/DC electrical system inspected by a qualified marine electrician. 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 sys- tem.
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 boats The more lights a vessel has, the larger it is and the under power no matter the size must display navigation more important it is for you to avoid it.
The 305 Conquest can be fitted with two (2) electrical If an emergency arises where the engine(s) must be shut receptacles and plugs for powering electric downriggers.
Damage to the unit & system could occur. ity and prevent serious injury. The GFCI will NOT pro- Your 305 Conquest is equipped with a 12 volt acces- tect against circuit overloads, shocks or short circuits. sory receptacle located on the forward section of the You can still be shocked if you come in contact with helm storage bin.
Check the bilge pump and hoses for wear; clean prevent continuous operation and subsequent discharge and repair if neccessary. of the battery. The 305 Conquest bilge pump system consists of: (1)-1100 GPH pump and (1)-2000 GPH bilge pump and (1)-2000 BILGE PUMP GPH emergency high water bilge pump.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Emergency High Water Bilge Pump The 305 Conquest emergency high water pump is a WARNING 2000 GPH bilge pump located in the aft of the bilge and can be accessed through the motorwell. The pump is Never ignore an alarm.
The 305 Conquest is equipped with a 24 Gal.(91L) livewell that is located on Livewell Flow Adjust Valve, (looking aft) the port aft corner of the sterndeck.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Raw Water NOTICE The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position. Running the pump dry may cause damage to the unit. There is a raw water fitting that can be used to connect a common garden hose to allow you to spray raw water for rinsing the cockpit.
MAINTENANCE: Your 305 Conquest is fitted with a 60 Very little maintenance is required for the freshwater sys- Gal. (227.1L) freshwater tank. The tem, other than annual disinfecting and winterizing. Peri-...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Freshwater System, (con’t) Water Heater COLD/HOT WATER: WARNING The freshwater tank of your boat is capable of supply- Hydrogen gas may form in the tank if the system has ing cold water to the head compartment, galley and bait not been used for more than two weeks.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE: recommended to disinfect the freshwater system: The water heater connections will need to be inspected • Flush the entire system thoroughly by allowing potable water to flow through it. regularily. If you notice any leaks around the water heater call your dealer.
Raise the lever to fill the bowl with MACERATOR water, more water is required when flushing solids. To The 305 Conquest waste system also incorporates the flush, push the lever down for three (3) seconds or until use of a macerator. The macerator pump draws solid the contents have cleared the bowl.
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual reduce the chances of this occuring. If the system does MACERATOR OPERATION: require maintenance contact your nearest dealer for There is a switch on the DC side of the MDP electrical more information. Because your waste system is a low panel marked “MACERATOR”...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards state that in freshwater lakes, reservoirs, impoundments 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 navigation by interstate traffic sub- ject to this regulation.
Special care and attention must be taken fittings for wear and/or damage. to ensure proper performance of the steering system and Your 305 Conquest is equipped with a should include the following: teleflex, hydraulic steering system. The • After the first few hours of operation and...
Neutral Start Safety Switch. The engine(s) will not start while in a forward or reverse gear. Bring the gear shift/ The power steering pump on the 305 Conquest can be throttle control handle(s) back to neutral before starting accessed through the aft machinery compartment.
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 engine. lower the engine(s) outdrive for trailering, launching and Regulating the RPM of the engine will control the beaching.
Disconnect power by moving the battery switch to the not be as efficient. The 305 Conquest uses propellers “OFF” position prior to removing the propeller. that are designed to counter-rotate, which means that NOTICE the port engine’s propeller rotates the opposite direc-...
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 owners manual before operating the generator. The 305 Conquest can be fitted with an optional diesel powered generator. It is driven by a self contained en- gine 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 vated. has a part number Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
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The fuel filter/water separator is located on the star- board wall of the machinery compartment. Generator Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Fuel/Water Separator Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
It is possible for this system to be recharged. It is rec- The 305 Conquest has a USCG approved automatic ommended that the fire supression tank be weighed on fire supression system that is installed with the generator an accurate scale every six (6) months.
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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 the fiberglass and Springline gel coat. Cleats From Boat Dock Cleats Cleat (under- gunwale) Stern Eye (Port & Starboard) Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
Store the batteries in a cool, dry location. Keep the bat- hubs will cause the grease to emulsify and can prema- teries in their plastic boxes. Periodically check the bat- teries during storage. Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
Check with your Boston Whaler ® dealer on a compatible rubbing Bottom Painting compound for your boat. When washing your windshield never use abrasive powders, gritty cloths or steel wool.
Helm Seat Track Maintenance hull bottom. If you will be trailering the boat to and from The helm seat on the 305 Conquest is adjustable for the water, you might want to forgo the painting. This is your comfort. There is a handle on the front of the seat an abbreviated section on painting your hull bottom.Your...
Notice, For clarity; this view is shown without the hard-top support legs. Port Side Visor Curtain Port Aft Visor Curtain Aft Drop Curtain Starboard Aft Visor Curtain Starboard Side Visor Curtain Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler...
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual Canvas Care & Maintenance Vinyl Cushion Care Your cushions on the 305 Conquest are made of a du- Chafing, fiber wear from dirt and grit and deterioration rable vinyl material called OMNOVA and is protected from ultraviolet light can cause your canvas sun top and by a finish called PreFixx.
Setting the Anchor 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 certain that the anchor lanyard carabiner is detached from the 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 by Maintenance Performed Date Hours Notes Section 10 - Maintenance Log & Notes...
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