Recent content by tellch00

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    Price check ... slip and storage fees

    would help to know what area/region folks are in. Will be looking into this as well. My 235 is currently kept in our community dock which is awesome as it's about 50 yards from the house but limited to 24 feet. Looking at 32-35 feet so will have to move to a marina.
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    Newport Boat Show - Prices, wow

    The BW was really nice, and I liked the layout. I'm liking the side walk way to the bow you're starting to see on some boats. Again, we don't fish so doesn't matter if that would hinder fishing. GW and pursuit's are very popular around here and not a ton of BW. Anyone know what kind of...
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    Newport Boat Show - Prices, wow

    Certainly not news but wow, boat prices are nuts. Guess it really hits you at a place where you can see so many boats. The prices are just insane. Many exhibitors also had to borrow existing customers boats to display. Currently have a '18 Freedom 235 and looking to get into the 32-37 foot...
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    Anyone with Helm Master?

    Curious to hear feedback. Would you get it again? likes/dislikes? for the docking challenged, is it really that big of a difference? Thanks.
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    Freedom 275 Bow Thruster

    Not sure if this is applicable or similar issue to the OP, but maybe a thought. I'm a relatively new boater and on my 2nd GW. Bought a brand new 2018 Freedom 235 and always struggle docking. sometimes it's good other times terrible. I just don't think i'm all that good lol. Anyway, hired...
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    335 vs 325 Freedom

    What size boat do you have now? I have a 235 and have been looking at something in the 30-33 ft range. that's a pretty big difference. not sure how different the 32 and 33 will be. are you looking to dock by yourself? looking at helmmaster or some type of automated "help"? On a side...
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    2018 215 Freedom Gas Fill Problem

    2018 235 and need to be gentle on the "trigger" or it shuts off. Been like this since I got the boat brand new.
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    What size boat before it changes how you boat?

    Very subjective question i know, but curious. We currently have a 235 and as you know it's simple to operate. When we decide we want to go out, we walk down to the dock, untie it and on our way. At what size does this not happen, or it has to be a more thought out trip? how big a boat would...
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    Freedom 235/255

    Bought a 235 new in 2018 and very happy with the boat. i ordered mine with hardtop which I love, windless, and a bunch of other options. I'm on the North Fork of L.I. Can you go offshore? sure, but its still an open bow 23 ft boat. better pick your days. Even Gardiners Bay can get very...
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    Wash down not working

    Sorry yes, raw water. The no power to pump is obvious, can you explain how it would/wouldn't work if under full pressure?
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    Wash down not working

    2018 F 235 wash down is not working. Put it in the water a few weeks ago. Noticed the other day the hose was not attached, figured dealer forgot something. For some reason could not get original hose attached. Turned system on, heard motor and water came out. Had some more time today and can't...
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    freedom 235 or 255?

    i remember my Grady dealer telling me 255 has never been a great seller. if someone wants something bigger than the 235 they go 275. i'm pretty sure the beam is the same. i bought a brand new 235 last year and very happy with it. i suck at docking too but usually get it in lol. we did not...
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    North Fork L.I. to Block Island

    just purchased a new 235. How realistic to take this boat from north fork of L.I. to Block Island?
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    Colored hull without water at dock?

    Should have stated this would be on a brand new boat. Painted , not one of the gel coat options.
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    Colored hull without water at dock?

    Debating on a color but wondering if I'll be sorry. We have no water at our community marina. Will the boat be a mess and show salt water? Opinions welcome.