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    2021 Freedom 255 - is the Electric Head Fresh Water or Raw Water?

    can't speak to that, but the 2021 305 was raw water.
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    Appropriate dock lines

    5/8 double braid, pre spliced. at least that's what i use. chafe guards and snubbers for the dock cleats. i use multiple sets. dock lines stay so length is based on layout. on board are 30 footers. good luck, ron
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    Clean out fresh water tank

    http://www.camco.net/spring-fresh-1-gallon-bilingual-40207 i use this every year coming out of layup. good luck, ron
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    Kicker motor - Helm Master

    my 2 cents. in the old days of 2 strokes sucking gas, kickers seemed sop. i've been running F's since 2002 and use them at troll. like i said, just my 2 cents. good luck, ron
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    Gelcoat Repair

    https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--gel-coat-scratch-patch--P004_120_006_503?recordNum=5 this is what i use in "buff" . easy for small chips and such. fairly inconspicuous. good luck, ron
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    PEX water hose?

    https://www.whalepumps.com/marine/siteFiles/resources/docs/resource-library/WhaleQuickConnectv5_05_2019_RB.pdf i used this for heater bypass. good luck ron
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    AC - worth it?

    not sure i would do an AC on a DC here in the NE. :p but from what i understand you guys deal with a lot of humidity and it may be worthwhile as a dehumidifier at the dock. or if the cabin area is a size you would use, then for that. good luck, ron but that said, if you are already...
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    Eisenglass cleaning

    i've followed GW for decades. clean with denatured alcohol and protect with Plexus. couple other brands suggested. stock isinglass only. good luck, ron
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    SeaTow discontinued automated radio checks

    :mad:
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    SeaTow discontinued automated radio checks

    are you talking a DSC check or the normal radio check (ch 27 & 28)? i used the latter heavily. ron
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    Superstitions

    my only rule is this guy can't come. :eek:
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    Garmin GPSMAP's w/ internal antennae

    everything went with the boat. new electronics all around. thx, ron
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    335 vs 325 Freedom

    i single handed my 330. i think you'll handle either one once you get used to it. ron
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    335 vs 325 Freedom

    i don't have either, but there is actually a big difference between the 2 (for one, dry weight is 50% larger). take a look at the GW site and do a compare. i would guess close quarters handling with a thruster would be very similar for the 2. unless conditions were absolutely garbage, i...
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    Garmin GPSMAP's w/ internal antennae

    thx. basic question is will an internal antennae maintain accuracy under a hardtop, within the piping supports and then within an electronics enclosure down at the helm. vis a vis mobile phone reception near a tower versus some distance away coupled with terrain issues. i'll be running an n2k...
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    same. might want to think about relocating into the locker next to that area. my Autocomp did not experience any interference in there (mounted up at top of compartment). good luck, ron
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    Ac/heat

    hey, this is interesting. i had the dometic MarineAir system in the 330 so i thought you made a mistake. but this could certainly be confusing. https://www.marinaire.com/Products-s/12.htm https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/rebranded/marine-air
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    Converting to hydraulic steering

    can't really help. but, is the Optimus electric steering adaptable to your engine? seems the industry is moving to electric. good luck, ron
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    i only id'd areas to look.
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    suggest you reread my comments