Phil T wrote:
It is rare that a new owner reports serious issues. In the last 5 years I recall only one. It involved a windlass that was causing a loss of power and it was very difficult to troubleshoot.

While Mercury and Boston Whaler are owned by the same holding company, they are separate companies.

Mercury is responsible for the engine and Boston Whaler for the hull and rigging.

It is not hard to believe there are issues given the complexity of the 285 Conquest. It is far more sophisticated than the models of the 1960's - 1980's.