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Thx! I'll likely buy a 2020 or newer F285 w/ Joystick HelmMaster EX that was factory installed. I read that in 2020 the Freedom 285 went to a new steering system, so I'd prefer that newer technology than the prior steering system. The new steering system was tested on the larger Canyon's for...

Thx! I'll do test rides of both if possible (no Pursuit DC295's around here right now anyways) beginning in late September, & early October when I'm ready to buy. Is the brand or the dealer more important? The GW dealer I'm considering gets weaker marks on buying used from them than buying...

Thx! I'll try to use Helm Master rather than Joystick moving forward.

thx, that is the kind of feedback I'm looking for. As a newbie, that Helm Master package sounds great to me. I just saw a Pursuit 285 for sale in Destin that has no Helm Master package, but it has auto pilot, so I guess each manufacturer is different. I love the looks of the Pursuit DC 295...

Thx! My best buddy says the auto pilot is a must have. His first few boats didn't have it, but his new 2022 boat does, and he loves that feature. The joystick eases my mind, but I think bow thrusters on a 28' F285 would be enough, but then I might not get the auto pilot. Do only GW's with...

I did not know that about running w/ nav lights, so thx. I plan to take 2 boating courses prior to buying...there's one in Palmetto that cost $1,200 & they get you out on their boat 6x, so not all classroom stuff. The other is the Coast Guard class they do in Venice. I was thinking of using...

Sorry, I'm still learning the nautical lingo. I used to call Bow Thrusters, side pushers. What are the lights called? Anyways, the 2022 Yamaha 300's have wire steering and not hydraulic, so the joystick pkg can more easily be added to a 2022 or 2023 used boat than a 2021 or older. If...

GW Freedom 285: what is the diff between a 2022 IDES and 2021 XCA models Yamaha twin 300 hp engines? Can the following be retrofitted to used on either boat auto pilot? joystick? radar? headlight/s on top of the hardtop? Any idea of approx costs? Should I just try to find more fully...

All the Boat dealers I've spoken to said August or September are the slowest 2 months here for boat sales, so that is when you'll get the best price. I'll likely buy in late Sept or early Oct.. I've been waiting/saving for 3 years, so 4 more months won't kill me. Hopefully, my pals will get...

So long as the boat keeps running and gets me back to the marina, I can deal w/ the rest. I think the insurance I'm buying includes the sea tow service, & many times, I'll be boating w/ my 2 pals that also have boats, a 33' GW & a 27' Sea Hunt, so we can help each out of a jam if one arises...

Because I'm away 1/2 of June, the entire month of August, & September is the #1 Hurricane month in FLA. I've been watching the web sites for 3 years, there's always boats popping up that suit my needs. I'd also prefer a local boat that I don't have to pay to move. If I had to buy today, I'd...

Thx for your post...most helpful. I'll ask these questions before I get the surveyor involved. Is the manual cable F300's more dependable, or the electronic? I guess boaters bring a bevy of extra fuses w/ them since so much electronics involved. Batteries, connections, & fuses must be key...

There's a 2020 307 in coastal NC I'm dreaming about that has 30 hrs on it, but I'm not ready to buy yet...waiting for a large payment from a client to get my boat fund boosted up, I'm out of state the month of August, & September is peak Hurricane month here in SW FLA, so early October is my...

I'd like to see a boat that had this product applied to it 2,3,4,5, years ago to see how it ages/performs. How long has it been around?

Is there a downside of buying a 1 year old boat that has bottom paint on it? Does it impact mpg? Of course, that means its been kept in the water for 1 year, but I doubt that could cause damage...just more wear than if were kept out of water. Can bottom paint be removed? If so, does it...

thx! These 3 boats are very nice, and near new like I'm looking for. The BW would be a stretch for me right now, but the other 2 are doable. I didn't see these on my searches of the same web sites...I must be doing something wrong in setting my parameters. The Edgewater has the anchor...

I've been on an Axopar 34', Sea Hunt 25' & 27', Prestige 52', & Azimut 54'. I will not jerk around sales people until I'm ready to buy...they need to make a living. I also trust the highly experienced people I'm consulting with...3 lifelong boaters, and 1 that does it for a living. If you...

I started with a canoe, then worked my up to pontoon boats on a lake. I'm driving my friends 27' Sea Hunt a bit, & will likely get to drive his more before I buy in Sept/Oct. I'll likely take a class in Palmetto FL where they train you on their boat to dock...6 week class 1x/wk. Neighbor of...

I saw that boat, nice looking but too many hours (450), I won't do >200 hrs. There's a GW285F in Clearwater in Ocean Mist I like, but I'm still building my boat saving account to be able to cover $300k. I see every boat that hits the top 3 boat sale web sites, and I look at the SW Florida...

Thx for the suggestion. I think more boat owners upsize than downsize, so I'll likely err on the side of going a bit larger than I think I'll need. Both my boat pals upsized recently...by 2 feet as you stated. That 26' Pursuit's price point is very attractive, as is the boat itself. If I did...