The boat
“Kate Elizabeth” specifications
A Boston Whaler 285 Conquest built for comfort and speed — a stable, open fishing platform with the electronics, bait capacity and range to fish everything from the kelp line to the outer banks.
Hull & power
- Vessel
- Kate Elizabeth
- Hull
- Boston Whaler 285 Conquest
- Engines
- Twin Honda BF 250 four-stroke outboards
- Cruise range
- 300+ miles
- Ride
- Unsinkable deep-V hull — stable, dry, and fast
Fishing systems
- Main bait tank
- 70 gallon midship, pressurized
- Aux bait tank
- 34 gallon
- Tower
- Tuna tower for spotting fish and paddies
- Rod storage
- Rocket launchers, gunwale and tower holders
- Deck
- Open, walk-around fishing platform
Electronics & safety
- Sonar
- Latest-generation sounder for marking bait and tuna
- Radar & GPS
- Full radar, chartplotter and autopilot
- Communications
- VHF and offshore comms
- Safety
- Coast Guard inspected gear, EPIRB and life raft ready
Comfort
- Head
- Full enclosed head with shower
- Galley
- Onboard galley and cabin seating
- Capacity
- Up to 6 guests — 4 is the sweet spot
- Shade
- Hardtop with full canvas
Built for comfort and speed