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    House Battery vs. Starboard battery

    On my Freedom 285, I am having a low battery issue. My engine page on my Garmin plotter says it is the starboard battery and when using things like the tilt trim for the engines, that starboard battery gauge does drop. However, as best as I can tell, my house battery in my two battery setup is...
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    New Batteries

    It was easy. It was the battery switch for the house bank. I had my mechanic slowly turn the switch to the ON position. It provided no juice. It should have permitted a flow of current. It did not. My experience has been that the contacts within these battery switches get worn or crusty from the...
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    New Batteries

    I had a similar problem and it turned out to be a bad battery switch.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    Good idea. However, the area needed to be covered after compass removal is about 7"x7". I have been unable to find anything in this size of any type of instrument that would fit those dimensions.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    Here is a picture from another Grady. I have the same compass in the same location. See attached picture.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    It looks just like the one on your dash. A speaker might work but I still think there is something more useful out there.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    Thanks Chris. Unfortunately, the compass is mounted perpendicular to the waterline so a cop holder will not work.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    I have been boating for over 50 years and hold a 100 Ton Master's License. I am aware of the safety aspect. Just looking for an alternative.
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    Bullhead Mount Ritchie Compass Alternative

    I have this compass on my Freedom 285. I do not use it and would prefer to put something else in the dash where it is mounted. Has anyone done this or do you have a suggestion for a suitable alternative piece of electronics to place there. I do not want to fuss with expanding the hole of curing...
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    2013 Freedom 285 Windshield Frame Repair?

    I scuffed the top of my windshield frame on a low bridge. As a result, the bottom of the frame where it attaches to the fiberglass lifted a bit exposing part of a screw. How do I access the bottom of the frame to address the lifted screw? While the actual damage is minimal, I would like to drive...
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    Amplifier Location

    Under and behind the helm unit.
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    Freedom 285 vs 275 questions

    2013
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    Freedom 285 vs 275 questions

    I have a 285 and love it. Twin 300 Yammies. Fast and large. Could not be happier. Minor complaint. Some of the hardware could be better quality stainless. It rusts. But, with that said, great boat.
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    Battery Recommendation and DYI installation

    I have the same boat. I have replaced the batteries myself. Not fun but doable. I originally had AM batteries. They did not last vs. the increased price. I replaced them with regular flooded acid batteries. I use Exides.
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    Garmin 17xd GPS Antenna location

    Found it. Near the wiper motor behind a panel.
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    Garmin 17xd GPS Antenna location

    I need to know where Grady put this antenna on my 2013 Grady Freedom 285. I have removed the hardtop for other reasons so the antenna is mounted elsewhere not in sight. I know it needs a clear view of the sky but before I start taking the boat apart, I am hoping someone knows here Grady put this...
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    Steering Wheel Nut for 285 Freedom

    The decorative stainless nut on my three spoke steering wheel is damaged. Does anyone know what size or make it is? I need to replace it. Thanks.