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Hi everyone, thank you for being Boston whaler experts. I have an offer accepted for a 2005 conquest 305, $145k. It looks in great shape, there a generator was removed which seems pretty common, but the issue is this:

Last year, the owner spent $70k replacing the engines with warrantied twin Suzuki 300B duoprop (have receipts) and spent another ~20 K on random upgrades. The issue is why is he selling a year later at this price? Owner has had it for 15 yrs, which is great, and he seems quite well-off, has his own dock.

I am having it surveyed and trialed of course, although I got the surveyor from the selling broker (which is worrisome, but I can't find one near norwalk, CT).

My question is, is there anything special I should look for besides a wet hull? Will the heavier new engines be an issue or should that become obvious during the sea trial?

Any insights are appreciated!

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I am wary of most surveyors since they do not have experience or an understanding of how the Boston Whaler hull is constructed.

Moisture meters and tap test are not very accurate and give mostly false positives.

For this size purchase,get a proper surveyor. Ask Marine Max Norwalk for a person.

The 305 can handle the engines. Only 200 lbs heavier than the original 225 Verado's.

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Cool, Marine Max recommended the surveyor I have already set up. Thank you for the input!