TESTING the Boston Whaler 405 Conquest - Triple V12 Mercury

[@Nezzer57]

Love these really thorough sea trials Dan 👍

[@timk3939]

Nice video. seems like a very high quality boat and great allrounder. Interestingly according to the Boston Whaler website all the engine options they show data for (quad 300, quad 400 and triple V12) have a very similar fast cruise mpg, within 2%, but the speed for that optimum mpg is a bit higher in the V12 boats. The lowest engined boat did have a Seakeeper and genny though and the other's don't so in real life best fast cruise mpg on the 300s might be a tiny bit better like-for-like. I suppose the less drag and engine friction from 3 engines instead of 4 balances out for the larger engines used in the V12s. Probably slightly less maintenance too on 3 engines instead of 4.

[@timk3939]

@@LSX427-b3n Interesting. Wow you got worked up about this.

[@markward3242]

Great review as always those engines seem incredible 🇬🇧🫡

[@RichardTavilla]

I’m just here to hear him say over here. Love the accent

[@ianmoore4327]

I wonder how it would perform with the OXE diesel outboards fitted. It would be an interesting combination, especially here in Australia for remote travel.

[@firetaz39]

Really enjoyed the sideways docking segment of the video. Curious if the bow thruster is part of the sideways crabbing when using the joystick to ease up to dock sideways???

[@darwonboyful]

Phenomenal boat. Next level, and I guess when your motors cost $350k you're not going to be bothered by burning 200 to 400ltrs per hour fuel ha ha. Incredible amd.i bet it's an absolute pleasure to operate.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

The best way I can describe it, is that she's relaxing to operate. All the kit onboard is very well throught out for the operator so you can spend your time navigating and enjoying yourself. You make an excellent point about the motors vs fuel haha!

[@stimsingh9361]

Nice review. Why 40mph speed limit if you’re not in a no wake zone ? Logic behind that ? Thanks

[@gibbousmoon35]

Probably because of the volume of boat traffic in a relatively restricted waterway (relative to Moreton Bay and the open ocean). No doubt there will be some who think the limit should be lower and some who think it should be higher. Probably someone picked a number that most could live with and that limited the collision risk.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

100% correct. I generally film mid week for this exact reason as it's a high traffic waterway. I also pick my times and locations on the GC so as to not piss too many people off or do anything dangerous. Many spots on the GC you will run aground as soon as you leave the channel markers so not a lot of room for mistakes. Therefore keeping a very keen lookout and under 40kts does seem sensible

[@KevLaj]

0:18 'best fuel economy'.... if you've bought a triple 600HP outboard boat then fuel economy isn't a concern.

[@LudiCrust.]

I get what you mean if you always cruise around the same area but it is if you’re trying to go long distances.

[@dougharlow6037]

is this boat towable?

[@captcav767]

Struggling with the cockpit layout, just not enough seating for underway travel if you had 6-8 people onboard, more set for fishing given it's a BW. Not a fan of the rear facing seats while underway, not safe for me, especially if you've got non-boating people onboard.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Nice to see that hull in a real Sea state as that is what they are built for. Not cheap. Great resale value tho all of the hulls being made from reputable brands very strong in 2024. Not sure i like not having a tuna tower in these massive machines but yeah ... nice crash into a wall of water😊

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Oh i'm happy to see this comment. I spend a lot of time trying to get all the boats out into the ocean so super stoked to hear when it's being viewed by people that appreciate it!

[@sppeders1]

Capt in drone shots of close maneuvering was wearing a white shirt?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes I do all the driving and docking up to 3 times as I am also the drone pilot. So i'll get another skipper to operate the boat while I hide and film it and then i'll set up all the other cameras and audio and film myself doing it and stitch it all together in the edit. I want you to be able to see all the angles this is why.

[@sppeders1]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife it was pretty seamless. Good job.

[@LudiCrust.]

Just out of curiosity are the Aussie boat cops as insufferable as they are in the U.S.?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Only if you give them a reason to be. Otherwise they are mostly pretty chilled blokes and quite reasonable plus will have a laugh with you. They mainly just want you to be safe.

[@MHM-karim7754]

This boat need diesel engine. Either Diesel outboard or inboard. Ohter than thirsty petrol engine it's a nice boat.

[@RichardTavilla]

I’m just here to hear him say over here. Love the accent