My 275 has a new home. Now would like to get a bigger Freedom and struggling b/t 285 and 307. 95% of time boat will be used on large southern lake. Small remainder of time at coast and maybe a trip every other year from Fl to Abacos. Generally have two families aboard. No intentions of using berth but 307 storage nice. Have a 2500 diesel for towing. Not worried about towing permits in SC. Intend to upgrade lift to handle both heavier boat weights. 285 owners: are you satisfied with your boats or wishing you had one size up? 307 owners: is it even possible to think you purchased too large a boat? How easy is it to trailer a 307? If it it miserable the 285 maybe be the way to go for me. How many of you went from a 275 to 285 and if so why not the 307? Some opinions, buyer’s remorse/glee experiences would be appreciated.
Freedom 285 vs 307
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Following, Current 275 owner looking to go bigger myself. I would think trailering 307 would be tough. I would also rather the 307 for trip to Abacos.
Good luck in your search
Good luck in your search
As a 307 owner for just about a year (but do not trailer), can only respond to this one: "307 owners: is it even possible to think you purchased too large a boat?"
On the water, I can't imagine any answer other than "no." Usually just two of us aboard, sometimes 4. Never felt the least bit too large, especially when going 25-30 miles offshore. My first boat with twins, no problems docking or close quarters handling (and I do not have a bow thruster). Can only tell you that the 307 is a great boat.
Looking at it on a wash rack, I would think that it would be quite a handful to trailer (and 10'7" beam would certainly be an issue).
On the water, I can't imagine any answer other than "no." Usually just two of us aboard, sometimes 4. Never felt the least bit too large, especially when going 25-30 miles offshore. My first boat with twins, no problems docking or close quarters handling (and I do not have a bow thruster). Can only tell you that the 307 is a great boat.
Looking at it on a wash rack, I would think that it would be quite a handful to trailer (and 10'7" beam would certainly be an issue).
Pretty sure that’d lead to me needing another wife. Two Gradys would be awesome though.Sounds like you need two boats
I think the 9’6” beam a better choice for me from a practical standpoint. Plus I just measured my storage shed and the width is 11’6”. Backing a 10’7” beam boat into that would probly lead to some cursing and perhaps a coronary.