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New to the forum. Just placed an order for a Freedom 275… our first Grady. We boat along the Delaware/Maryland coast, mainly recreational boating in the bay and inshore fishing. May go offshore once a season. Usually 2-4 people on board, rarely 6-8.

I decided to order the boat with digital 150’s (saved $10K)... performance figures looked similar to 200’s and think it will satisfy our needs.

I would appreciate any feedback from 275 owners with 150’s. Satisfied? Regret your decision?

Thank you!
 
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Congratulations on your boat! Photos or it didn't happen. :)
You will be completely satisfied with the f150. The digital version is identical to the f200 minus throttle and ignition mapping that mostly affects the upper rpm range.
While only 300 HP collectively, you have 5.6 liters of displacement - far more than a single f300 at 4.2 liters. The large displacement gives you a lot of low rpm power to push your hull into plane.
The factory props will work well for the loads you describe. However, fully loaded with people and fuel, you will definitely notice the boat will take longer to get on plane.
FWIW, my hull is the same as yours, but heavier with the cabin. It came with mechanical f150s.
 
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Congratulations on your boat! Photos or it didn't happen. :)
You will be completely satisfied with the f150. The digital version is identical to the f200 minus throttle and ignition mapping that mostly affects the upper rpm range.
While only 300 HP collectively, you have 5.6 liters of displacement - far more than a single f300 at 4.2 liters. The large displacement gives you a lot of low rpm power to push your hull into plane.
The factory props will work well for the loads you describe. However, fully loaded with people and fuel, you will definitely notice the boat will take longer to get on plane.
FWIW, my hull is the same as yours, but heavier with the cabin. It came with mechanical f150s.
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Helpful, thanks. Delivery is scheduled for mid-May, so will definitely post pics then. My wife and I are going on a Grady factory in two weeks. Really looking forward to that!
 
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Per the GW website... your boat with twin F150's on it will top out at over 46 mph. I'd say you're more than good on hp, unless you want a boat that will do over 50 mph. Which imo, that wouldn't make a ton of sense ordering a Grady White if that's your only goal. Scroll halfway down and then click on "performance" then click on double F150's and it'll pull up the numbers they got for their test boat with that outboard configuration on it.

Grady-White | Freedom 275 Dual Console

Grady-White Freedom 275: 27-foot dual console that’s a versatile boat for sportfishing, family boating and a range of coastal activities.
www.gradywhite.com www.gradywhite.com
 
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Per the GW website... your boat with twin F150's on it will top out at over 46 mph. I'd say you're more than good on hp, unless you want a boat that will do over 50 mph. Which imo, that wouldn't make a ton of sense ordering a Grady White if that's your only goal. Scroll halfway down and then click on "performance" then click on double F150's and it'll pull up the numbers they got for their test boat with that outboard configuration on it.

Grady-White | Freedom 275 Dual Console

Grady-White Freedom 275: 27-foot dual console that’s a versatile boat for sportfishing, family boating and a range of coastal activities.
www.gradywhite.com www.gradywhite.com
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Thanks for forwarding. That performance and top speed will more than satisfy our needs.
 
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Thanks for forwarding. That performance and top speed will more than satisfy our needs.
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Most of the time it will, especially people that are considering buying a Grady White as they aren't really designed to be "go fast" boats. Congrats on the boat and post some pictures when you get a chance, especially if they allow you to take pictures inside the factory. Being out here in Seattle, unfortunately it's not really an option to be able to check it out in person.
 
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BoatOV said:
New to the forum. Just placed an order for a Freedom 275… our first Grady. We boat along the Delaware/Maryland coast, mainly recreational boating in the bay and inshore fishing. May go offshore once a season. Usually 2-4 people on board, rarely 6-8.

I decided to order the boat with digital 150’s (saved $10K)... performance figures looked similar to 200’s and think it will satisfy our needs.

I would appreciate any feedback from 275 owners with 150’s. Satisfied? Regret your decision?

Thank you!
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Great boat! I have a 2020 275 freedom with twin 150’s. Purchased used in 2022. In gear and at ideal (600rpm) there will be a shimmy or shake. Once you bump it up to (700rpm) this condition will disappear. I’ve checked the shafts, hade the props tuned and balance, all are okay and with in specs. The service manager at Walker Marine Naples Fl. told me……that is common on the 150’s and the 200’s. That they see this issue all the time. Just a heads up if you don’t like ratteling around in your boat.
 
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Great boat! I have a 2020 275 freedom with twin 150’s. Purchased used in 2022. In gear and at ideal (600rpm) there will be a shimmy or shake. Once you bump it up to (700rpm) this condition will disappear. I’ve checked the shafts, hade the props tuned and balance, all are okay and with in specs. The service manager at Walker Marine Naples Fl. told me……that is common on the 150’s and the 200’s. That they see this issue all the time. Just a heads up if you don’t like ratteling around in your boat.
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Interesting. Thank you for the heads up and the feedback.
 
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BruceTN said:
Great boat! I have a 2020 275 freedom with twin 150’s. Purchased used in 2022. In gear and at ideal (600rpm) there will be a shimmy or shake. Once you bump it up to (700rpm) this condition will disappear. I’ve checked the shafts, hade the props tuned and balance, all are okay and with in specs. The service manager at Walker Marine Naples Fl. told me……that is common on the 150’s and the 200’s. That they see this issue all the time. Just a heads up if you don’t like ratteling around in your boat.
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Call me crazy, but I think your issue is the idle is too low. An f150 shouldn't go below 650-700 rpm when in gear. Unfortunately I can't tell you how to increase the idle speed on a digital f150 but the interwebs seem to indicate a mechanic with the right software can.
 
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