Recent content by JLR

Not at all. I am 68 and have a 100 ton Master Captain's license. I took my Freedom 285 from the south shore of Long Island to and from Mallets Bay Vermont. It's a great boat as long as you watch your weather. I do have an autopilot and would not want to hand steer for long trip.

Thanks all. I do not operate the boat at all with the engines off when not plugged in to power. Sounds like I'll stick with what I have for now.

I have a 2013 Grady Freedom 285. It has twin Yamaha F300's. I also have a battery charger used when I plug in to dockside electric. However, I only have two batteries. Both are dual purpose and I have never really had an issue with not having enough juice for all of my electronics. Does it seem...

Thanks

That certainly looks like it. Now to find out who is the mfg. and the model number. Any ideas?

Does anyone know for certain what is the make and model of the drop in replacement horn?

I need to replace the horn on my 203 Freedom 285. It is the flush mount with a cover with five slats and a screw on each side of the cover. I think it is an AFI or Marinco cheap 12v horn. Two questions. Can it be replaced from the outside? Is there generally enough slack in the two wires to...

I bailed on the new switch and simply relocated the old switch to a more convenient location.

Correct. Only four lugs. Not sure about the other orange wire.

Here is a picture of the back of the switch. As you are looking at the picture, it is the switch on the right. According to Carling's website, power in is where the orange wire is. At least that's what I think.

I cannot. And, there is a definitely a park feature but I believe it is called a coast to park feature so that after the power is off, she always goes to the same spot.

I just checked the back of the existing switch. It has four wires going to it. One is a negative(black), another is for the backlight(blue), another is an orange and another is an orange with a black stripe. My guess is the orange with the black strip goes to the motor and the solid orange is...

Thank you. As far as I know, I do have a parking feature. I do not have a wash feature and the switch is lighted. Also, as far as I know, it is a one speed motor since my switch is a simple on off rocker. Since I am away from the boat, I do not have access to the back of the switch or the...

I have a 2013 Freedom 285. I want to swap out the wiper rocker switch with the Marinco Intelliegnt Wiper Switch https://www.marinco.com/en/p/76030/Intelligent-Wiper-Switch. However, reviews indicate that the wiring instructions are vague. Does anyone know how the existing rocker switch is wired...

Is it possible to use an air mattress in here just for a one or two night overnight?