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It really depends how for off the original course you get. IF you avoid another boat or obstacle, the system can get you back of course without the dramatic turn you are describing. There is a setting somewhere in the system that helps you to program how aggressive the course corrections are...

That boat will run high 20’s at cruise on the 350’s if you don’t push them. Low 30’s and you’ll be turning 4500-4700. As previously mentioned, series A 350’s (Pre-2012) were plagued with issues aside from the flywheel they all have an issue with (Covered for life by Yamaha), Series B - 2012 -...

VERY different boats. The 286 is just bigger, heavier, rides much better, etc. The beam makes all the difference. Newer and with the bulletproof F300’s (Although the 150’s are great motors as well). IF you really use the boat and will benefit from any of that - Do it!…… If you only put 30...

Drain and replace the gear oil. Change the engine oil and filters. Then, run some winterizer through the engine for a few minutes. You can buy some stuff off the shelf like Stabil 360 or if you can find it make an even better solution of non-ethanol fuel and a little Marvel Mystery oil and...

#1 without question so long as the rest of the boat passes a survey. I wouldn’t worry about the updated hull. Plenty of the older 330’s still around and going strong. In fact, my old 330 (2003) is still running strong with the original engines and looks great. The guy who bought in from me...

Hard to tell from the pic but it looks like there is no power at the panel. Cold be a blown breaker (You can check that) but if there is no power there then you may have a blown panel that needs replacing. I had that happen to me on my 2006.

Looks like the antenna for Sirius weather/radio

This may not apply, but one thing that is critical when you bleed your system is to also bleed your AP if you have one. You must bleed the system normally and then immediately use the AP to turn the motors full over several times. Otherwise you can get air trapped in the AP lines and you’ll...

The 307 is the same hull as the other 30’s. While I have never had a Freedon I have had both a Marlin and a Canyon (Current boat). The 30 Ft. hull is a big, heavy hull. Not the most efficient hull in the lineup but a great riding hull that will do anything you ask of it. Twin 300’s is plenty...

I do it every time. I run the hose from the wash down faucet to the flush connectors. The pressure is not enough to give it a really good flush so I use salt-away when I do it. I connect the hose to the salt-away kit and then the kit directly to the flush connectors. 1 min of fresh water...

Duct Tape…..And Beer………The rest is just for showing off…… J/K….Above lists are good and cover about all you could possibly need……..I always carry a Noco jumper box as well…..

Both are great boats. Aside from size restrictions with your garage I would say the most limiting factor for you based on what you have said is the sleeping accommodations and possible the enclosed head. If you really plan on doing more than just a couple of overnighters on it then the 282...

I had both the 330 and 360. Prepare for the onslaught of people who will say both my boats were way underpowered. My 330 had 225’s and my 360 had trip 250’s. Neither were rockets but they were not underpowered at all. Both cruised comfortable at 30 MPH. I went offshore plenty and was in...

Don’t get the 232 with a single. It rides totally different vs. twins. HP is not the issue. The beam on the 232 is much wider than the 228 which is why the 228 runs well with a single. The 232 runs much better with twins (150’s are fine, 200’s even better but not necessary). For your stated...

If you are looking for a “Lifetime” boat that needs to handle “Upwards of 8-10 people” then you need to go bigger than a 215. Particularly if this will be used out in the ocean. Both Grady’s and Pursuits are excellent boats and you cannot go wrong with either. I would go no less than 23’ but...

Put a few gallons in your fresh water tank. Run all fresh water outlets (one at a time) until pink comes out. Don’t forget the windshield washer. For saltwater the best way is to get an adaptor (Looks like a toilet plunger) and a plastic tank. Put the tank up on your gunnel and the “Plunger”...

One of the main reason trips are more expensive is that they are…trips. Three engines to insure vs. 2 ( or one). Regardless of horsepower it is far more expensive to replace 3 motors than 2. “C” series 350’s began with the 2016 model year. Most owners say they are bulletproof with the...

Do not get the 232 with a single. It is a totally different boat with twins. Rides and handles much better With the twins. Also, FWIW, I LOVE the 232 but don’t think that’s the right boat for what you want to do. I would look for a used Sailfish. Enclosed head, better bunk arrangement...

I had a 360 for 11 Years. It’s a fantastic boat. We fished it heavily but also cruised. Usually when we cruised there were 4 or 5 of us. We went anywhere from 2-8 days at a time. Tanks are plenty big enough for several days before fill-up/pumps out if you use sparingly - Meaning…don’t waste...

228 is a great boat without a doubt but no comparison to the 232. 232 all the way……