Search results

  1. M

    Covers without factory snaps

    I still have nightmares about trying to install trim tabs on my last boat without countersinking the holes. Good to know that Tri-State (also my dealer) is able to do this. I might give them a call.
  2. M

    Covers without factory snaps

    Yes, I’m in Maryland so I pull the boat out of the water around Thanksgiving and store it on the trailer until Easter.
  3. M

    Covers without factory snaps

    My 275 didn’t come optioned with the factory bow cover and tonneau cover, so it doesn’t have the snaps around the gunnels for the OEM covers. I would like to start covering the boat now that I’m wet slipping it. Should I have AJ make me a set of OEM covers and get a fiberglass shop to install...
  4. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    I wish I could... I've talked to a lot of marine upholstery pros and they all say it's impossible to repair. Maybe I should go get some super glue... every professional trade thinks they're a rocket scientist these days.
  5. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    The main motivation is that the seams are coming apart on the seats on our current boat. Then it becomes a slippery slope of upgrades… if you’re going to spend $9k to recover the seats you might as well spend $15k to make them not look like La-Z-Boys, and if you’re going to spend $15k you might...
  6. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    I got quotes from more than half a dozen marine upholstery shops. The choice came down to $9K to have them re-covered or $15K to have them modified to look similar to the seat design on new GWs (square shoulders, diamond pattern quilted stitching, etc.). If I spend the money, I'll get them updated.
  7. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    We would tow the boat from Annapolis, MD, to Beaufort, SC, and back. There don't appear to be any clearance issues trailering a 307 (assuming it's 12' 10" tall with a radome). Just a higher risk of developing arthritis from 10-12 hours of white-knuckle driving.
  8. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    Good advice that works for everyone, Ekea. You may have a career in politics :). Joking aside, you do give me a good set of questions to think through what matters to me: I have some money but not unlimited funds. I have to balance my spending between my boating habit, my car-racing habit, and...
  9. M

    Upgrade my Freedom 275 or trade it in?

    I have a 2011 Freedom 275 + Yamaha 350 which has been a good boat for us for the last three years but it's in need of some updates. Before I spend more money on it, I wanted to hear the opinions of other owners on whether it would be better to trade up to something newer or larger. If we keep...
  10. M

    Negotiating new 2023 Freedom 235-need help

    The Freedom 275 was available at the Annapolis Boat Show recently for $230K, the 307 for $360K, and the 375 for $999K ( o_O ). These prices were all about 15% off MSRP. Boat show prices have some factory subsidy but I think you can reasonably aim for 10% off and refuse to pay any more than 5% off.
  11. M

    2015 Freedom 285

    Price?
  12. M

    Overstocked Grady White Cushions 100’s to chose from

    Mike is still in business. He's not the kind of guy to sit on an Internet forum all day. He's also not likely to sort through the shed for you. Go to Middle River and look through the pile if you want a deal.
  13. M

    Vinyl bang cap source

    Carolyn sent me one too! She's the best. I didn't end up using it. I had my transom glassed over so it's fixed forever. Unfortunately for the OP I threw part away before I moved to Annapolis a few months ago.
  14. M

    Poor Grady-White support for older boats.

    I've had a good experience with GW customer service for my 2011 275. Sorry you have had a poor one. Keep in mind our boats are old. If you want champagne service, buy a new boat with a warranty.
  15. M

    Can I retrofit new GW seats into my 275?

    @Ekea where? I see your location is Mid Atlantic. I’ll tow my boat 200 miles to save $2k+. I’ve gotten 5 quotes: $8k (new quote this morning), $10k, $10k, $15k, $21k. Custom seats are just an undefined “a lot more.”
  16. M

    Can I retrofit new GW seats into my 275?

    Has anyone ever retrofitted 2016+ seats into a 2015 or earlier GW 275 Freedom? The new seat designs look much more modern, and from a quick glance at photos the dimensions don't look different from the original seat designs. I emailed GW once about a year ago and they said they wouldn't sell me...
  17. M

    Floating boat lifts for Freedom 275

    Jet Dock said their 27’ floating lift would be $33k plus $8k for delivery and installation, the 27’ wide version would be $38k plus $8k.
  18. M

    Floating boat lifts for Freedom 275

    First quote: Sunstream FloatLift model 10,000lb has a starting price of ~$33,000 plus additional accessories, freight, and installation.
  19. M

    Floating boat lifts for Freedom 275

    There are no lifts yet - I’m going to be the first. There is power available if needed, but my understanding is that some floating lifts have solar and battery so they don’t need shore power.