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    FREEDOM 335

    I agree that the 335 stole the show. The reality is that it is a perfect boat for someone like me who only uses the boat for day trips. A cabin is a complete waste of space since I'm only going to use it for storing junk. The dual console layout is a terrific mufti-purpose boat. It works for...
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    FREEDOM 335

    I agree - the boat is awesome (got to spend quite a bit of time on it at the Miami show). Grady White truly outdid themselves again. What an outstanding piece of machinery.
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    Joystick docking system for outboards

    I just got to see the new Teleflex Optimus 360 system in action My 21 year old son and I just came back from three days at the Miami boat show and by far the best thing that we saw was the new Teleflex Optimus 360 system that brings joystick docking to outboard powered boats (which we got to go...
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    FREEDOM 335

    The Freedom 335 will be at Miami (I saw a sign for it at the Boston show saying it would be at Miami). It's also on the Grady website at http://www.gradywhite.com/335/new. It looks like it will be an awesome boat. I have a Tournament (now Freedom) 275 and am the luckiest guy in the world as...
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    RI Fishtraps

    I have a summer home on the Sakonnet River where I keep my boat and trust me when I tell you that the fish traps are the bane of my existence. The regulations require four radar reflecting bouys (high flyers) but all too often they aren't there. I have contacted the State of Rhode Island on...
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    Floor Panel Sealant

    Use GE Silicone II Almond color which you can purchase at Home Depot.
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    Garmin 4212 on '01 263 Chase

    You will love the 4212 - it's a great unit. I had a smaller 500 series Garmin on my last boat. Although I liked it, I'm over 50 and couldn't read it without glasses. The display in the 4212 is terrific. I also have it tied into my engines so I get real time fuel economy, fuel level, engine...
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    307 dual console

    I use an Autotether (www.autotether.com) which is an electronic lanyard. The nice thing about it is that I can move all around my boat without having to clip and unclip. If I fall overboard it shuts down the engines. It's so easy and very worthwhile. I have no affiliation with the company...
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    307 dual console

    I have a 2010 Tournament 275 and absolutely love the boat (in fact - I couldn't be any happier with it). I have twin 150's and it is a great boat from every perspective. When I ordered my 275, my wife actually asked me if I wanted the 307 and I considered it for a minute. As I was moving up...
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    want to add hard top

    Contact Fastech Marine (www.tops.com). They are in Plymouth MA and do outstanding work (they did my radar arch). Definitely worth talking to.
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    Yamaha Trim Motor

    I'm sorry to tell you that I lost the power trim and tilt motor on my 2010 Tournament 275 port engine this summer at just 65+/- hours and had the same problem. I went out the boat one morning, went to trim both engines down, the starboard engine trimmed down fine and the port engine stopped...
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    255

    Thanks - I'm very happy with the way that it came out. Definitely a worthwhile investment both in the way it works and the way it looks!
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    255

    Just to provide one other point of view. I have a Tournament (now Freedom) 275 that I could have purchased with a hard top, but specifically didn't want one as I like the open air feel of the Vista Top (which I have yet to use). For me the difference between the hard top and the soft top is...
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    Worthwhile additions to my T275

    Better pricing and quicker turnaround.
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    Worthwhile additions to my T275

    I think it was about $200 for both pieces (maybe a little over). They did a really nice job (especially with the Grady logo).
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    Grady White Factory Tour

    I flew down from Boston in January just to take the tour - it was incredible. See my posting at viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12419 They couldn't have been nicer. Enjoy.
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    Worthwhile additions to my T275

    Here are some worthwhile recent additions to my Tournament 275 (or should I now say Freedom 275?): Seadek Helm Pad (makes standing for hours much more comfortable): Seadek passenger side helm pad (because my 19 year-old son never lets me drive MY boat when he's aboard): Tundra cooler...
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    Should I have my fuel sender repaired under warranty

    I have a 2010 Tournament 275 with twin 150's which was launched April 15th of this year and now have 100 hours on the boat. Since the day I took delivery, the fuel gauge is off by a significant amount and I'm trying to decide whether to leave it or have Grady pay to fix it while the boat is...
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    Anchor Windlass install

    I have a 2010 Tournament 275 that I purchased with the factory installed Lewmar V700 windlass. As I anchored yesterday I knew I had made the right decision is buying the windlass (even though it was an expensive option). The Lewmar is 12 volts and works great. I have about 20' of chain which...
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    Towing a Rubber Inflatible

    I too would love to know the answer to this. I tried towing my Achilles 9.5' High Pressure Floor a few weeks ago and it towed okay but I was concerned about it flipping over. I lifted the engine up and was towing it about 60' behind my boat. I have a bridle for the dinghy but was towing it...