Freedom 235 proper trim

Thanks Freedom,
Yes, I've tried several different engine trim positions and tried a tiny bit of tabs and trim.
I can tell when it starts to ventilate and the rpms start to run away, sometimes it starts with just crossing a small wake. Not really complaining about the performance. Just expected a little more from the 350. It IS a heavy boat.
Regards, Mike
 
Seymour Flatwater said:
Thanks Freedom,
Yes, I've tried several different engine trim positions and tried a tiny bit of tabs and trim.
I can tell when it starts to ventilate and the rpms start to run away, sometimes it starts with just crossing a small wake. Not really complaining about the performance. Just expected a little more from the 350. It IS a heavy boat.
Regards, Mike
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It has to be the prop. You should easily hit 45+ with a 350. According to the GW website, the 350 should hit 48 at 6000rpms. You also might want to download a GPS speed app on your phone to verify the speed. I have noticed there is usually a 1-2 MPHs difference between the display speed and the GPS speed.

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Grady-White | Freedom 235 Dual Console

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thePearlyWhite said:
I have a 2023 Freedom 235 and I am having a hard time determining where exactly proper trim level should be when cruising or even attempting to hit top end. I grew up driving speed boats and I could always feel the hull come out of the water and start to want to dance more. The Grady doesn't seem like that type of hull design or boat for that matter. But I still am having a hard time getting a feel for it. I also seem to have a hard time hearing when cavitation is starting or even feeling it for that matter. Where do 235 owners like their trim at when cruising pushing top end? I'd like to have ideal hull out of water to help with full efficiency. Trimmed up 25% 40%
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Mine cruises perfectly at 3900 to 4000 rpm and the 300 Yamaha trimmed to the 3rd or 4th bar.
 
Seymour Flatwater said:
Nope, tops out @ 5700 rpm.
Gotta be the prop.
Thx.
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Something is preventing the engine from reaching 6000rpm as advertised. The 300 tops out at 5800. The 350 says 6000. Here's a screenshot from the 235 website.
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