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  1. SkunkBoat

    Where to mount EPIRB on a Freedom 285?

    A boat may not sink in 8 seconds but you probably don't know its sinking in the first 8 seconds...
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    Where to mount EPIRB on a Freedom 285?

    If the case is an auto release version then it should be mounted on the hardtop or somewhere exposed so that it will float free of the boat. Not all of the plastic mounting cases are auto release. Look at the ACR site for info. I opted to put the EPIRB in the ditch bag rather than in a mount...
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    Masthead light replacement on Grady White 248 Voyager 1996

    If you have not already removed the existing light... Leave the existing wires connected at the windshield. you can remove the light fixture from the top of the pole and cut the wires there. Then pull the fixture wires down ...extending the wire the length of the pole... This assumes the...
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    Marlin Cockpit Window

    Did the hinge fall overboard? If you lost the hinge you are screwed. Otherwise, its easy to cut a piece of lexan and replace the glass. see this thread. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/vent-window-repair.30991/
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    HELP - Freedom 235 drifts abeam when drift fishing

    Going down to a 23 from a 26 is going to result in a less comfortable drift (and ride) in the same conditions. There is no way around that. You lost me on the drifting. I prefer drifting abeam for fluke(flounder). I purposely turn my motors to acheive that. Allows more lines, spread out...
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    gel coat crack

    I had a similar thing on my 265 express. The problem is that the radius of the corner has no plywood core. Its just glass. Thin glass... Grinding out the crack & filling will just crack again. Ask me how I know... Remove the deck hatch and the door & frame that are in the picture. Get a look...
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    Freedom 235 2021 - Starboard Battery Draining

    Oh I've seen red button breakers spark becaude the terminal broke inside......pieces of crap...
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    Electrical issue, nav lights on at start with switch off 2013 Freedom 225

    "Backlight" is not the same as Lit when ON. Are your switches normally backlit? Does Key ON backlight the switches on the panel? Backlit switches have a blue daisy chain of wires. Some boats power that from KEY power, others from the NAV/Anchor(you only need panel backlit when its dark out)...
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    Electrical issue, nav lights on at start with switch off 2013 Freedom 225

    Hmmm. Does your panel have a dimmer switch? Is your panel wired to backlight the switches when you turn on Nav/Anchor? Do both Nav lights and/or All around white light up? or just the switch is lit? I first suspect a ground is off of something. Try disconnecting the power plug to the Garmin...
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    AGM Batteries - Bow Thruster (or not)

    So I'm assuming your AC runs on AC.... ;) It runs on shore power at dock and on inverter AC power when underway? You use it at dock? you use it underway? You have an AC breaker panel and a procedure for shifting to inverter AC power? The AGMs charge from shore power charger? from Motors...
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    AGM Batteries - Bow Thruster (or not)

    You said AC, I thought Air Conditioning...not AC and a power inverter. I don't have that and I don't have your manual but... I assume you have shore power and AC panel? and an inverter to run (some) AC power from 2 AGM batteries when underway. That is good that they are separate from DC side...
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    AGM Batteries - Bow Thruster (or not)

    AHHH! the plot thickens...
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    Freedom 235 2021 - Starboard Battery Draining

    You have single motor? One 1/both/2/off battery switch? You turn switch Off when leave boat? Use Position 1 when starting and running? Everything is original config? No ACR(Vsr)relay? Stbd battery (bank1)connects to Motor and House when in position 1. Motor charges bank1.(We assume its...
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    AGM Batteries - Bow Thruster (or not)

    Are you saying you have AGM batteries that are not the main batteries pictured?
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    Old Gauges changeout and NMEA 2000

    If you have Garmin GPSxxxx mfd it has a J1939 port for Yamaha engine data. Looks like an N2K port but it can "understand" more engine data (error codes) the N2k will not. If you don't have Garmin, N2k will display rpm, fuel burn, fuel tank level, temp, possibly F/N/R? I don't have Yamaha so I...
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    Helm Electronics Update - Garmin Chartplotter and Ideas

    I have rockers. My panel is on a horizontal surface not vertical. I was thinking push button would be an improvement because you can't accidentally turn something on without knowing... Rockers are too easy to flip...
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    Helm Electronics Update - Garmin Chartplotter and Ideas

    Just make sure its not a steering cylinder or helm problem. Any leak from side to side inside the cylinder will mess with the AP. Also can cause a problem with AP during setup. If your stowed motors fall over, even after weeks, you need a new cylinder. Garmin Reactor40 with Smartpump v2 works...
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    Helm Electronics Update - Garmin Chartplotter and Ideas

    Obviously the simplest is to leave the top part alone (maybe just replace the switch covers). Two 8612s would look awesome if the money is not a problem. They would fit right across the bottom. Move the AP display possibly down near the key switch or steering wheel. Its not something you...
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    2013 Grady 209 fisherman wire ID

    looks like Aft Stbd speaker wire to me
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    NMEA 2000 Network Issue

    Possibly you need a NMEA2k Isolation power connection or you have the Garmin on the wrong side of the one you have. The isolator allows the Zuke side to get power from key (so gauges are NOT powered when the key is off) and then you have another power connection on the other side for everything...