Seakeeper Ride on a GW Freedom 235 ?

[McBobKC]

Anyone put the Seakeeper Ride system on a GW Freedom 235 ?

I would like to get to a GW Freedom 325, Pursuit DC326 or Southport 33DC in the next couple of years

in the meantime, I’ve read numerous posts contending that the SK Ride System creates a ride similar to a 10 foot longer boat

 

[seasick]

What is it, a 235 or a 325?
I was just on a sea trial on a 26 foot CC that had Seakeeper Ride 400 series.
The ride is noticeably smoother when the system is engaged. Note that the system corrects for roll and pitch but only at speed (10mph and up) unlike Seakeeper gyro that will work all the time but costs a lot more.
Compared to typical trim tabs, it is a big improvement since it adjust the blades many times a second. It also can adjust pitch at the same time. That helps keep the bow down when getting on plane.
It is expensive, starting at about $5000 plus install.

 

[McBobKC]

I have a GW Freedom 235, would like to get to 32 to 34 feet, plus 10+ foot of beam, thus, in the GW Freedom line that would start with the GW Freedom 325

Going forward, I will only upgrade to a boat that has a full windshield incorporated into its hardtop, like the GW Freedom 325, Pursuit DC326, or Southport 33DC - no Eisen or Stratoglass going forward

I have been on / experienced a demo ride on a 25 foot center console with the Seakeeper Ride system - the Demo Ride was very impressive in the difference it made in the boats ride in 2+ foot seas

I was just curious if anyone had experienced Seakeeper Ride on a heavier Dual Console, like the GW 235

The cost of adding Seakeeper Ride to my GW Freedom 235 could be mentally justified IF it kept me away from a larger boat purchase for a year or two….. Plus, arguably, helps my GW Freedom 235 sell quicker when or if I do make the move to a larger boat

 

[Peter A]

A friend of mine has this system on a 23’ Sportsman center console, running from NJ across to Delaware pretty impressive in 2-3’ quartering head sea.