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I had my F285 optioned with the covers but GW missed a few snaps/buttons. My dealer (Tri-State Marine in Deale) was able to add the missing snaps/buttons pretty easily. However, I don't store the boat over winter with the cover, I have it wrapped. The factory covers are not sturdy enough to...

Planning to put the boat up on the hard this week. They still measure <12volts. I'm getting the voltage reading on the Yamaha MFD before I start, after having been plugged into shore power. They still start, though I also have been getting the GPS unstable warning through the Yamy MFD. I've not...

Thanks for the quick input. I'll check and let you know what I find.

My 285 Freedom was brand new in June of 2021, so not quite 2.5 years old. I keep my boat on a lift in the Annapolis, MD area during the season, plugged into shore-power. Boat is winterized, wrapped and sits in a parking lot from late Nov to late April. Lately my batteries show about 11.5volts...

I'm in North Beach.

I have a 2021 Freedom 285 that I optioned with the bow and tonneau covers. I keep my boat on a lift on the Chesapeake Bay, so it can get windy. The tonneau cover has not stood up to the challenge and has ripped in multiple places and now some of the screws that attach the fasteners to the...

I run twin Yamaha 300's and have the new helmaster electric steering and love it (Freedom 285). Very precise, smooth, and thus far, reliable (only 75 hours on it). It's also very nicely integrated into a Yamaha autopilot. I think a retrofit like this would cost well north of $15k for a...

I'm having similar issues with my 2021 Freedom 285. Planning to ask the dealer to address it once I take the boat out of the water for winter. I know the trib tabs are moving because I feel it when I'm running, but the indicator lights are not consistent at all, and mostly are not working at all.

The new Yamaha F300 engines now have the internal electric steering mechanism that previously was only available on the 425's. Makes steering much lighter and in my opinion, precise. Digital throttle controls also enable much more precise throttle control, all of which makes low speed handling...

I love the 285. Nothing to compare it to though as it’s my first boat. I was worried about the size for my first boat but its been pretty forgiving. The new Yamaha motors and digital electric steering help a lot on that front I think. No regrets at this point, though I’m already thinking...

After further investigation, I think the water is coming through the anchor locker. Doesn't appear to ever be enough to activate the bilge...just a couple inches. Not too worried. Will have the dealer check it out when I take it out of the water for winter. Thanks all for the input.

I've been finding water in my aft bilge after big rainstorms. Is this normal or should I be concerned that something is not working properly? Boat is only 2 months old.

Just had this mounted.

Update: Just took delivery Saturday, about a month late. The delay was due to Yamaha Helm Master product availability issues. Sounded like computer chip related. So, I have the boat, but have to take it back to the dealer once the Helm Master parts are delivered.

Wondering if anyone knows of a good way to cover the entire dash rather than just relying on the various electronic device covers?

Thanks for all the input. Still being told by my dealer that boat should deliver next month. Crossing my fingers.

Congrats on new boat. Beautiful! Curious why you went with a Garmin Autopilot on top of the Helm Master autopilot? Redundancy, or is there functionality in the Garmin autopilot that Yamaha does not have?

I've got a new F285 coming with Helm Master, digital electronic steering, engine control, and full-motion joystick. My understanding is that the combination now comes with auto-pilot functionality. My question is, is there a benefit to installing Garmin auto-pilot on top of the Helm Master...

I've got a new GW F285 on order, supposed to deliver in mid-May. I'm curious if anyone else out there with recent deliveries experienced a delay in delivery? Thanks for the input.