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    Battery issues on my 2021 F285 - dealer replace or West Marine DIY?

    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...
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    Fasteners for cover pulling out of the hull

    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...
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    Water in bilge - Freedom 285

    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.
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    Dash Cover for 2021 Freedom 285

    Wondering if anyone knows of a good way to cover the entire dash rather than just relying on the various electronic device covers?
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    Garmin Auto Pilot with full-motion Helm Master?

    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...
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    GW Delivery Delays?

    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.