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  1. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    "who does that?!" ....I do.. ;) I live my a certain ideal..."Do unto others" (though I am not overly religious) To test whether the vent is clear, you could open the pump-out fitting on the gunnel (yeah, I know gunnel is mis-used), which would allow air to flow into the system. Regarding...
  2. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    Hmmm... At this point, I am about out of ideas. However, I would be willing to come to the boat (if it's in Boston/nearby) to take a look,
  3. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    I don't think air leaks are the issue, because I don't think it's a "vacuum based" system. I think it is more so gravity fed. I am not 100% sure of this, though.
  4. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    There should be a valve (seacock) that gets opened to allow waste water to pass from the tank/boat to the ocean.
  5. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    "grady dealer - swears it worked when replaced - I asked them to test it again when I bought the boat and they told me they couldn't actually test it because there was no way to test it and be environmentally correct. losers. tank looks brand new - at least I know they didn't lie about that."...
  6. JJF

    My Favorite Things:)

    All products made by "303".
  7. JJF

    Vinyl

    Hi, This may or may not help you....see post #15 https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-grady-lately.36261/
  8. JJF

    Sailfish vs marlin vs older sportfish?

    "I know little to nothing about older Sportfish models." An older sportfish will eat you alive (time &/or money) even if you can do your own maintenance and repairs. However, if you were willing for travel to find a fresh water sportfish, many of the potential issues will have been mitigated...
  9. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    email sent with instructions
  10. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    BTW.. I wrote up instructions for guests for how to use the head. If you send me your email address, I will send them to you. If they match how your head is used; great. If they don't match; then you will have a good example to work from. I laminated the instructions and have them posted above...
  11. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    I believe there is only one joker valve, but I could be wrong (don't think so, though).
  12. JJF

    Trim tabs

    Hi, On the trailer or at the dock, I would suggest having someone watch the tabs as you raise/lower the tabs, so you can know for certain which way the switch operates them. Once you know, then you want the tabs fully retracted (all the way up) when you are trying to get on plane. Ditto for...
  13. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    OP... any resolution to your issue? (just curious)
  14. JJF

    Hull value 2004 330 Express

    I would say $75k - $100k assuming it is in good condition and no rot. Let's say you buy it for $75k and repower for $80k and add $25k in electronics and $20k in misc. (upholstery, wiring, etc.)... you would then have a pretty nice boat at $200k. However, it must be a long-term ownership boat...
  15. JJF

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    Yes, that is correct/accurate.
  16. JJF

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    Hi, They are on my current boat: 2018 GW 306 Canyon.
  17. JJF

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    Notwithstanding getting into a debate, I believe the USCG requires a throwable PFD be accessible at all times. Example:
  18. JJF

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    It seems that I could never find a good place on deck for the throw cushion, so I made a canvas pocket that I attached with YKK SNAD (self adhesive snap fasteners) to the area between the footrests.
  19. JJF

    Navigation Lights

    My buddy and I replaced old (circa 2006) lights on his McKee with very similar lights to what you are showing. Very simple and no issues.
  20. JJF

    newbie needs some help with the head on a Freedom 307?

    you are sincerely welcome