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    Flush Mount Horn Replacement

    I need to replace the horn on my 203 Freedom 285. It is the flush mount with a cover with five slats and a screw on each side of the cover. I think it is an AFI or Marinco cheap 12v horn. Two questions. Can it be replaced from the outside? Is there generally enough slack in the two wires to...
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    Install Marinco 76030 Intelligent Wiper Switch - How To?

    I have a 2013 Freedom 285. I want to swap out the wiper rocker switch with the Marinco Intelliegnt Wiper Switch https://www.marinco.com/en/p/76030/Intelligent-Wiper-Switch. However, reviews indicate that the wiring instructions are vague. Does anyone know how the existing rocker switch is wired...
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    Amplifier Location

    I have a Freedom 285 circa 2013. It has a Fusion 755 stereo. Does anyone know were Grady might have put the amplifier for that stereo? I am waiting to hear back from Grady but not confident that they know where it is. Thanks.
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    285 Freedom Power Steering Pump

    I have a 2013 285 Freedom with twin 300 Yammies. I think I just lost my power steering pump. First question is where is the pump? Second question is determining whether it is the Garmin AP pump that failed or the power steering pump? Third question is the location of any fuse or breaker for the...
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    Grady White Freedom 285 (2013) Head to Berth Conversion

    Has anyone converted the head on a Freedom 285 to a single berth like in the larger Freedoms. I am looking for a stop gap short term berth that goes over the head as in the slightly larger versions. Thanks.
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    Freedom 285 Accessory Swich

    I want to a CCTV camera and use one of my unused accessory switches to be able to power it on an off. Can I pull the switch from the front(rather than the underside) to be able to access the terminals on the back of the switch? If so, how do I yank it out from the front? Thanks.
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    Fusion Stereo - No Sound

    I have a UD 755 Fusion stereo on my Grady Freedom 285. I am getting no sound at all after about 30 seconds no matter which source I select. I cannot tell whether it is the head unit or the amp. Since the amp is buried, I am hoping someone has a good idea to fix this. I will try to yank out the...
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    Holding Tank Level Reset

    I have a small holding tank on my Grady Freedom 285. The level display on the macerator panel (Jabsco) constantly flashes full when I know the holding tank is empty. Is there a way to recalibrate the sensor or, if necessary, replace the sensor? Thanks.
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    Footwell Removal Access to Trim Tabs Pump

    Will removal of the footwell on the 2013 Freedom 285 permit me to access the trim tab pump? I am looking at swapping the Bennett trim tab controller for the Mente Marine and I need to work on the wires to the trim tab pump. Thanks.
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    2013 Freedom 285 Bilge Access Awful

    First time winterizing boat here in New York. The boat stays in the water. She has four pumps—fresh water washdown, salt water wash down, live well and macerator. While I was able to run pink stuff through the fresh water pump and the macerator pump, there is absolutely no way to get to the salt...
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    Freedom 285 deck screw

    One of my deck screws is bottomed out but not catching on anything. It is creating a little flex in the deck under weight since the screw is not doing its job. I cannot easily get under the deck to see where the screw is supposed to catch. I am also reluctant to put in a longer screw because I...
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    Accordion door Latch

    I am having trouble figuring how to keep the accordion winscreen door closed on my new to me Freedom 285. When I close it to use it as a windscreen, it just blows back and slams against the head compartment. Is that knob supposed to pull out to free the metal piece to slide over the joint? If...
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    Wood Grain Vinyl

    The wood grain vinyl is starting to peel and split on some of the side portions near the helm area of my Freedom 285. Is there a source to get the OEM wood grain vinyl?
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    Folding Rod Holder Freedom 285

    The folding rod holder in the head of my 2013 Freedom 285 seems to fall off whenever I store rods on it. I put it back on but it never stays on. What am I missing and is there a better alternative to hold the butt end of my two rods. Thanks.
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    Grady Freedom Wire Chase

    I have a new to me 2013 Freedom 285. I need to run two wires from the under the windlass area to under the dash. What is the easiest way to do this? Is there a wire chase from under the dash on the starboard side to the windlass? Thasks.
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    Freedom Bilge Access

    Just bought a new to me Grady White Freedom 285 (2013). How in the world do you gain access to the aft bilge. The two hatches are blocked by the aft seat and even if I could get the hatches open, I would be on my belly reaching below the seat to gain access. There must be an easier way? Thanks.