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  1. Rustygaff

    Captains chair for Dual console

    Grady installed Pompanette seats for years. What happened?
  2. Rustygaff

    trim tabs anodes

    On the advice of the late "Tabman" from Bennett, I install an aluminum disk type anode on top of my tabs. The anodes come in pairs so I only use 1/2 of it so not to interfere with the tab action by mounting anything on the bottom. I boat in salt but the boat is slipped in brackish water. At the...
  3. Rustygaff

    gelcoat repair advice

    Take Fishtales advise and keep it simple. No need to go down the overkill rabbit hole.
  4. Rustygaff

    I got to cross The Bar

    A couple of years ago I spent a couple of days in Astoria. Stayed at the cannery hotel under the bridge which we enjoyed. Being an east coaster, I did not know a whole lot about the Columbia bar. But after spending some time there and going to the museum I got an education. I never knew the CG...
  5. Rustygaff

    Freedom 285, 2014, replacing bolsters and backrests

    I have never removed the bow backrests from my 255 but will need to in the near future for the same reason. Inside the port side head compartment in my boat, there appears to be some plugs in the forward bulkhead. My guess is that there are screws under those plugs. Inside the helm compartment...
  6. Rustygaff

    2022 Freedom 235 electrical issues

    With the batteries switched off, do you hear anything running? Just looking to eliminate a stuck bilge pump switch that could kill the batteries when the boat is unattended.
  7. Rustygaff

    2023 Freedom 235 winterize water systems

    For my raw water washdown and livewell I purchased one of those "fake-a-lake" plunger type devices. With a short section of garden or similar hose, I connect the FAL to a common submergible pump found in any home store. I drop the pump into a 5 gallon pail with a couple of gallons of...
  8. Rustygaff

    Fresh water gunwal shower nozzle and faucet will not work

    Have you checked the in-line screen(s)located just prior to the pump? Had the same issue with mine and the screen was gunked with algae. Cleaned it out and water ran fine.
  9. Rustygaff

    Running a Freedom 285 in the winter?

    We run our 255 late into October with the panels up in RI/CT. The cockpit stays nice and warm while the folks in the CC's are shivering.
  10. Rustygaff

    Coast guard documentation for 235 freedom

    What would be the advantage to USCG document a small coastal vessel vs. a basic state registration?
  11. Rustygaff

    Re: Factory Canvas Color?

    Great Lakes Boat Top was likely the OEM canvas supplier for your boat. They were for my 2011 Freedom. Call them and see if they still have the patterns. New panels can be had a lot cheaper than going with a custom canvas company. As far as your color question, I believe they used navy sunbrella.
  12. Rustygaff

    Transition to 275 or 285 from 225.

    If you are not limited by size or budget, the 285 would be my choice. It is alot more boat than the 275. If I ever "upgrade" from my 255, it will be to the 285 since the 27 does not give me much more than what I already have.
  13. Rustygaff

    Trolling for stripers

    Wire, leadcore, or braid?
  14. Rustygaff

    Do you wash down the fuel tank compartment?

    My poly tank gets pretty moldy. A couple times a season I will remove all the pie plates and spray some bleach/detergent mix into the bilge area and on the tank. Hose it all down and pump out the water. I put up all the canvas and leave the plates off so everything can dry out.
  15. Rustygaff

    Freedom 255 Delta anchor?

    I had to draw the line somewhere...:D
  16. Rustygaff

    Freedom 255 Delta anchor?

    I installed a windlass myself on my 255 several years ago. I believe I used a 14# Lewmar stainless delta with 25' of chain.
  17. Rustygaff

    Power 225 up to 300 24 offshore

    If your dealer can get an F300, I would roll with it. The F300 is one of the most reliable engines made by Yamaha. You will be happy with it's performance.
  18. Rustygaff

    Newbie needs help please_FIRST boat- new vs. used GW?

    Keep your eyes open for a newly used low hour Freedom 235 on the east coast. They are out there but you cannot be afraid to travel if the deal is right.
  19. Rustygaff

    NE Boat Show

    With this market, it appears that my 255 Freedom will be my first and last saltwater boat.
  20. Rustygaff

    Grady 205 Biggest GPS?

    As Mustang mentioned, pick out the unit(s) you think you want. Then go to their spec sheets to get the rough and finish size openings. Cut out some paper or cardboard to the spec sizes and see what fits. When it comes to screen size and resolution, I'm one of those "bigger is better" guys.