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Why You Need the Conquest Towboat

The Conquest  is built to handle tough conditions while providing the reliability you need. Here’s why it stands out:

• Approximately 25,000 lbs, ensuring stability in various marine environments
• Equipped with a new Cummins QSB-305, 305 H.P. engine for powerful performance
• Offers a 2-year warranty for peace of mind and assurance
• Designed to be truckable and can be shipped nationwide with ease
• 100% built within the United States, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship
• It does not require a captain as all models are just under 26'

Contact us to explore how the Conquest  can meet your towing needs.

Benefits of Choosing Progressive Industrial

Experience unparalleled service and quality with Progressive Industrial:

• Free, same-day quotes
• Celebrating 30 years in business this year
• Produced more than 345 boats in 30 years
• Family-owned and locally operated since 1994
• Now offering John Deere engines alongside Cummins

Request a quote today to discuss your towboat needs and take advantage of these benefits.

Performance & Handling

The Conquest is optimized to run with efficiency and control. Its single-screw propulsion, powered by a 305 HP Cummins QSB-305, offers a blend of thrust and lower complexity, making it easier to maintain and tune. Because the hull is relatively narrow (12′ beam) and the boat weighs approximately 25,000 lbs, the Conquest balances power with responsiveness in tight waterways or docking scenarios.

In real usage, the vessel exhibits solid low-speed thrust, good maneuverability in currents, and moderate trim sensitivity under varied loads. As one of the leading workboat manufacturers, Progressive Industrial has designed the Conquest to deliver dependable performance without overengineering the system.

Pilot House, Visibility & Ergonomics

The pilot house of the Conquest spans 4′ × 7′ × 7′ on a 3′ trunk, with an 11′ eye level for the operator. These dimensions are purposeful: you get standing headroom, clear forward lines of sight over the bow, and space to mount instrumentation, displays, and controls without clutter.

Console placement, seating, and instrument panels can be arranged so critical gauges are easily readable at glance. The height and trunk design ensure the operator remains protected from spray or waves while retaining situational awareness. In designing ergonomics like these, workboat manufacturers demonstrate how user comfort and safety can enhance operational efficiency over long shifts.

Construction Quality & Indoor Build Method

One of the core differentiators for Progressive Industrial is that the Conquest is built fully indoors, under controlled conditions. This approach ensures weld quality, coatings, alignment, and finishing are consistent, without exposure to weather or temperature extremes during fabrication. The indoor environment also allows for structured oversight, inspection, and iteration without schedule delays.

By maintaining this controlled build method and combining it with decades of experience, workboat manufacturers like Progressive Industrial minimize construction defects and maximize long-term structural integrity.

Options, Power Packages & Upgrades

The Conquest is flexible — buyers can tailor it to their mission requirements. Available upgrades may include advanced navigational electronics (GPS, radar, chart systems), enhanced deck gear (winches, towing bits, heavy cleats), remote monitoring or automation systems, and customized paint or identification branding.

Though the page currently lists a Cummins engine, Progressive Industrial also offers John Deere engines across their lineup (as noted elsewhere on their site). That gives clients the flexibility to choose powerplants aligned with their preferred maintenance networks or part support systems. As experienced workboat manufacturers, the team ensures each upgrade is balanced so it doesn’t compromise hull stability or truckability.

Typical Use Cases & Industry Fit

The Conquest is ideal for a variety of towboat operations. It works well in inland waterways—pushing barges, repositioning construction pontoons, or assisting in canal/lock operations. It can also serve as a support craft in dredging or harbor maintenance tasks. Because it is truckable (fits within overland transport limits), the boat can be shipped nationwide without requiring specialized marine freight.

For small contractors, municipalities, or remote operations in regions without established boatyards, the Conquest lets them deploy a capable towboat with minimal logistical barriers. Among workboat manufacturers, few designs offer that level of versatility in a compact, economical package.

Maintenance, Warranty & Parts Support

Progressive Industrial backs the Conquest with a 2-year warranty, reflecting confidence in build quality and long-term performance. Maintenance is streamlined by design: the engine compartment is accessible, wiring and plumbing are laid out logically, and major components are standard types (Cummins, 8D battery, etc.) for easy servicing and replacement.

Routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, filter swaps, bilge and, of course, hull inspections) is easier when system layouts are clear and parts are familiar. As a standout among workboat manufacturers, Progressive Industrial ensures that parts support, documentation, and client guidance are integral to the build—not afterthoughts.

Contact Us

If you're interested in the Conquest, or any of our other models, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is ready to provide you with the information and support you need to make the right choice. Get in touch with us today to learn more.