Recent content by isurus22

They finally released this model. At least 4 years from when someone first posted a picture on this site. https://www.gradywhite.com/models/dual-consoles/freedom-415/

My 04 was pretty stiff to steer when I got it. My kids couldn't drive the boat because it was hard to turn the wheel. It wasn't binding or anything, it is just naturally hard to move two big outboards with the hydraulic steering alone. I had the seastar pump added last year. Makes a huge...

measure the diameter of the tubes and you can get plastic end caps on amazon in almost any size. Here's the ones that fit my 330 express ladder. Its the old style (removable, non-folding) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B6PVKX9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I Repowered my seafarer 228 with a Honda 225. It’s a 2003 and I take it 40 plus miles offshore. I actually trust it more than the newer engines on my other boat. I guess I don’t see the logic in replacing something that is trustworthy and reliable. I know lots of people with brand new motors...

I am thinking about adding some passenger post mounted helm chairs on the port and starboard sides. My boat is a 2004 so it’s the old style where the seating is much lower. My wife finds the passenger seating uncomfortable and my kids can’t see out the windows. If anyone has done this let me...

I use the 9”. They stick down a bit to interfere using the very top rod storage but otherwise fine.

I left the existing 30 degree rod holders in place and added 0 degree swivels. I placed them in between the existing, and on the starboard side one closer to the stern. If you really want 30 degree swivels you can buy drop in swivel adaptors into the existing holders. Smith makes some.

I have a 1988 Seafarer 228G with a 2003 Honda. It has been bulletproof. Not one issue in 18 years! That been said it was much heavier than the 2 stroke it replaced and changes the balance of the boat. Mind you it is a 1988 hull. I also have a 330 express with Yamaha 300s. The yamahas are...

Just to clarify on my 2004 the starboard switch is both the "House Load" and the starboard engine. I use battery bank "1" which is also the two batteries on the starboard side. The port switch on my boat (no bowthruster) controls the Port engine. I keep that on 2. In that setting all your...

The leaning post was there when I bought the boat. At first I thought I might take it out but ended up really liking it. It is also acts a place to stand when putting rods in the rocket launcher. It can be hard to reach rods otherwise. Yes the rocket launcher is through bolted and very strong...

This is where I had mine made. Ordered one of the stock ones and they shipped it pretty quick. https://www.gwperformancewelding.com/

I bought my rocket launchers from G and W marine. They ship anywhere. Just bolted them right to the top.

From what I understand if you are only getting 5,300 at full throttle you are over propped and overloading the engine. It's a little like going up hill in a high gear in your car, It puts a lot of strain on the engine and could result in problems. The gear ratio on the 4.2L engines is...

The boat is new to me but the batteries are several years old. I have run checks on them and they are ok but I am sure they are on their way out. I think if I replace all the lead batteries I will have good results. In the end though any time you draw more than 20% off the lead you are damaging...

I am thinking of adding a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery 200-300Ah to my 330 Express to run all the house electrical system. I will leave the 4 existing Lead Batteries as my starting batteries but will place the Lithium battery on top of the water tank area (where the newer 330s have their...