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The marine industry continues to introduce innovative and impressive fishing powerboats that combine style, safety, and comfort. One such offering that has caught my eye recently is the Grady White Dual Console Series 285 Freedom 2022 from Grady White Boats.
Falling under the category of "Fiberglass Fish," the 285 Freedom encapsulates exactly what a premium vessel should be. It is solidly built with 100% hand-laid SeaV² hull and deck for high-level buoyancy and balance. Additionally, it's fitted with all necessary fixtures, including a lockable console with an integrated marine head and macerator, a 10-gallon holding tank, and drop-dead stylish composite cherry and holly sole.
Grady White has shown their consideration for every boater's needs with the thoughtful addition of a 32-gallon insulated raw water livewell with lighting, full column distribution inlet, and an OB drain. The 285 Freedom also offers a sizeable and robust 201-gallon fuel tank that ensures longer durations on the water, allowing for extended fishing trips with limited interruptions.
The boat includes various modern amenities like an accessory outlet, duplex USB port, and an impressive stereo system with AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary audio connections/amplifier, Bluetooth, and a remote unit. This model also comes with the convenience of remote switches at the helm and bow for the anchor windlass, making anchoring a breeze.
Safety and comfort have not been overlooked in the production of the 285 Freedom. With essential safety features like two automatic bilge pumps, a low-profile 316-grade stainless steel bow rail and the upgraded Captain Grady digital boat systems and operations guide for iPad and iPhone, passengers can feel relaxed and safe.
One of the standout features in terms of comfort is the Deluxe companion seating with an electromechanically extendable lounge seat. This feature allows for added relaxation, especially after a long day of fishing. The seating also includes an integrated deluxe wet bar with a Corian countertop, sink, and storage drawers, paying attention to every indulgent detail.
The 285 Freedom includes plenty of storage spaces, rod holders, and storage racks. Flush mount electronics area ensures all the controls are in one place for a tidy cockpit. Moreover, with the hydraulic tilt steering wheel and other hands-on controls, piloting this vessel is an absolute dream.
With a base MSRP of $255,852, which might seem steep for some, it guarantees a high-quality vessel that will undoubtedly offer a joyful and rewarding fishing experience. Understanding what the dealer pays for the boat, in this case, an invoice price of $199,748, can significantly help in negotiating the best deal.
To sum up, the 2022 Grady White Dual Console Series 285 Freedom is a boat that goes beyond the simple call of duty when it comes to fishing and boating experiences. Balancing comfort, safety, and modern amenities with traditional boating requirements demonstrates Grady White's years of expertise and devotion to the marine industry.
Beam Amidships (ft/in): 9' 6"
Center Line Length Without Engine (ft/in): 28' 0"
Bridge Clearance (ft/in): 8' 2"
Cockpit Depth (in): 27"
Hull Draft (in): 20"
Transom Deadrise (degrees): 19 (SeaV2 progression)
Maximum HP: 600
Fuel Capacity (gals): 201
Passenger Capacity (persons): 0
Weight without Engine (lbs): 6,220
STANDARDS
SAFETY
2 automatic bilge pumps (2600 GPH total) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Captain Grady - digital boat systems and operations guide for iPad and iPhone
Cockpit toe rails
Composite stringer system and transom - water impervious
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit with cockpit drains (4)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
COCKPIT/DECK
100% hand laid SeaV² hull and deck
Accessory outlet - 12V
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
Anchor windlass with remote switches at helm and bow
Battery select switch
Cleats - flush mount (pop up)
Cockpit bolsters
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Cockpit step - starboard
Companion grab rail
Compass
Cutting board
Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders (12)
Engine flush system with hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish/ice box - 135-qt. starboard forward insulated box with OB drain
Fish/ice box - 185-qt. (175.1 l) aft insulated box with light and OB drain
Flush mount electronics area
Footrest - helm
Forward bolsters
Fuel capacity - 201-gallon (761 l) tank
Hardtop with painted aluminum frame, storage net, speakers (2 Replaces helm), LED spreader lights, tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (4), side mounted rod holders (4), outrigger plates, and front and side curtains (ivory)
Head - lockable console with dome light, bulk storage, mirror with shelf, marine head with macerator, 10-gallon (38 l) holding tank and pump out and composite cherry and holly sole
Hydraulic trim tabs with indicator and retractor
Integrated outboard mounting system with swim platform and ladder (4 steps)
International lighting
Livewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water livewell with light, full column distribution inlet and OB drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)
Rod holders (4)
Rod storage racks - horizontal (3)
Rubrail - high density PVC with stainless steel insert
Seating - Deluxe companion seating with electromechanically extendable lounge seat
Seating - electromechanically adjustable helm bench seat with flip-up bolster and integrated aft facing deluxe wet bar with Corian countertop, fire extinguisher holder, sink and storage drawers (3)
Seating - fold away aft bench seat with cushion
Seating - port and starboard bow box cushions
Steering - hydraulic tilt
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel with knob
Stereo system with AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary audio connections/amplifier, Bluetooth, remote unit and fold down storage; speakers - aft (2), bow (2) and hardtop (2)
Stern eyes - heavy-duty 316 stainless steel
Storage - forward anchor locker with rode storage
Storage - lockable starboard console compartment with light
Storage - port bow box
Storage - starboard console storage drawer with tackle trays (4)
Table - fiberglass bow table (doubles in cockpit area)
Transom door - fiberglass
Washdown - pressurized raw water with hose
Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater
Windshield - walk-through tempered glass windshield
Windshield header - stainless steel
Windshield wiper with washer (starboard)
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