Freedom 285
28' DUAL CONSOLE
Grady-White’s dual console offshore boats are truly the most versatile, luxurious boats on the market, and the redesigned 28-foot Freedom 285 is no exception. With its wide beam, open cockpit, and plentiful features including plush seating and a port side cockpit door with boarding ladder, the 285 delivers on both comfort and innovation. Fully outfitted for fishing, water sports, or just cruising the waterfront, this sleek and sporty boat is a pleasure to drive and reliable in all sea conditions because it sits on Grady’s signature SeaV²® hull.
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Freedom 285 Main Specifications
Beam Amidships
9'6" (2.89 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines
28' (8.53 m)
Bridge Clearance
8'3" (2.51 m)
Cockpit Depth
27" (0.69 m)
Hull Draft
22" (0.56 m)
Transom Deadrise
19 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
Maximum HP
700 (522 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard
214 gal. (810 l)
Weight w/o Engines
6500 lb. (2948 kg)
Freedom 285 Features & Options
2 automatic bilge pumps (2600 GPH total) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Cockpit toe rails
Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
Accessory outlet - 12V
Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and remote switches at helm & windlass
Batteries (2) w/battery select switches (one per engine)
Cleats - flush mount (pull up)
Cockpit bolsters
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Cockpit side door - port w/boarding ladder
Companion grab rail
Compass
Convenience package - battery charger (1) & dockside power w/galvanic isolator
Cutting board
Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders - stainless steel (17)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish/ice box - 118-qt. starboard forward insulated box w/ob drain
Fish/ice box - 185-qt. (175.1 l) aft insulated box w/light & ob drain
Flush mount electronics area
Footrests - helm & companion
Hardtop w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (4), side mounted rod holders (4), outrigger plates, tow eye hardware & front & side curtains (ivory)
Head - lockable port console w/dome light, bulk storage, mirror w/shelf, composite cherry & holly sole, sink & marine head w/electric flush, 7.5-gallon (28 l) holding tank w/macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump out
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
Integrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladder
International lighting
Livewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)
Rod holders - cockpit (4), transom (1)
Rod storage racks - horizontal (3)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating - Deluxe companion bench seat w/aft facing electromechanically extendable lounge seat & Corian® countertop
Seating - Deluxe electromechanically adjustable helm seating w/electromechanically extendable aft lounge seat & Corian® countertop
Seating - foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion
Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), hardtop (2), cockpit (2)
Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Storage - lockable starboard console compartment w/light
Storage - port bow storage box
Table - fiberglass bow table
Transducer mounting flats
Transom door - fiberglass
Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater
Windshield - walk-through tempered glass w/stainless steel header & windbreak door
Windshield wiper w/washer (starboard)
Bow thruster
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Hardtop color - underside of fiberglass hardtop (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
International AC electrical conversion - 220V (50Hz)
Lighting - underwater blue LED (3)
Outrigger kit - 18-ft. (5.5 m) crank hardtop mounted stainless steel outriggers w/carbon fiber poles
Painted hardtop top mounted rod holders (4) (not available w/SureShade® option)
Refrigerator - stainless steel (requires wet bar) (replaces storage drawers)
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability
Sun platform insert w/cushion
SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster) (not available w/top mounted rod holders)
Wet bar - Deluxe wet bar w/Corian® countertop, sink, storage drawers (3) & trash compartment (in lieu of companion lounge seat)
Aft curtain (ivory)
Bow cover (ivory)
Drop curtain (ivory)
Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
Tonneau cover (ivory)
Freedom 285 Performance Data
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 54.6 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.5 MPH @ 3400 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 15.4
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 1.9
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 60.7 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 31.7 MPH @ 3400 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 16.1
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 1.97
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
6/14/2019
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
9330 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.5 MPH @ 3400 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
---|---|---|---|
1000 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.48 |
1500 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 2.05 |
2000 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 1.48 |
2500 | 15.0 | 9.3 | 1.61 |
3000 | 23.9 | 12.5 | 1.91 |
3400 | 29.5 | 15.4 | 1.9 |
3500 | 30.5 | 16.4 | 1.86 |
4000 | 35.6 | 22.2 | 1.60 |
4500 | 40.0 | 27.7 | 1.44 |
5000 | 45.2 | 35.1 | 1.29 |
5500 | 49.4 | 44.3 | 1.12 |
6000 | 54.6 | 52.7 | 1.04 |
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
4.3L
Test Date
3/11/24
Prop Size
15 X 20 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
9372 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
31.7 MPH @ 3400 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
---|---|---|---|
1000 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 2.52 |
1500 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 2.02 |
2000 | 10.5 | 6.9 | 1.52 |
2500 | 17.6 | 10.6 | 1.66 |
3000 | 26.8 | 13.9 | 1.93 |
3400 | 31.7 | 16.1 | 1.97 |
3500 | 32.7 | 17.1 | 1.91 |
4000 | 38.0 | 22.3 | 1.70 |
4500 | 43.5 | 28.3 | 1.54 |
5000 | 48.5 | 37.0 | 1.31 |
5500 | 53.5 | 47.7 | 1.12 |
6000 | 60.7 | 64.1 | 0.95 |
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
6/14/2019
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
9330 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.5 MPH @ 3400 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
---|---|---|---|
1000 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.48 |
1500 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 2.05 |
2000 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 1.48 |
2500 | 15.0 | 9.3 | 1.61 |
3000 | 23.9 | 12.5 | 1.91 |
3400 | 29.5 | 15.4 | 1.9 |
3500 | 30.5 | 16.4 | 1.86 |
4000 | 35.6 | 22.2 | 1.60 |
4500 | 40.0 | 27.7 | 1.44 |
5000 | 45.2 | 35.1 | 1.29 |
5500 | 49.4 | 44.3 | 1.12 |
6000 | 54.6 | 52.7 | 1.04 |
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
4.3L
Test Date
3/11/24
Prop Size
15 X 20 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
9372 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
31.7 MPH @ 3400 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
---|---|---|---|
1000 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 2.52 |
1500 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 2.02 |
2000 | 10.5 | 6.9 | 1.52 |
2500 | 17.6 | 10.6 | 1.66 |
3000 | 26.8 | 13.9 | 1.93 |
3400 | 31.7 | 16.1 | 1.97 |
3500 | 32.7 | 17.1 | 1.91 |
4000 | 38.0 | 22.3 | 1.70 |
4500 | 43.5 | 28.3 | 1.54 |
5000 | 48.5 | 37.0 | 1.31 |
5500 | 53.5 | 47.7 | 1.12 |
6000 | 60.7 | 64.1 | 0.95 |
Freedom 285 Overhead
Select the hotspots below to learn more about the Freedom 285 features.
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Customer Reviews
Industry Reviews
December 1, 2020, BoatTEST.com - "Grady-White Freedom 285 (2020-)"
September 1, 2020, lakelandboating.com - "Redesigned from the keel up for even greater comfort."
January 2020, The Fisherman - "Grady-White Freedom 285: 2020 New Boat Buyers Guide"
January 2020, Boating Boat Buyers Guide - "Grady-White Freedom 285"
January-February 2020, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt - "Grady-White's Redesigned Freedom 285 Delivers Both Comfort And Innovation"
January 8, 2020, PropTalk.com - "Boat Review: Grady-White Freedom 285"
December 11, 2019, Boating - "2020 Grady-White Freedom 285: The Freedom 285 delivers big for family cruising and fishing."
October 2019, Soundings - "Grady-White Freedom 285"
October 2019, Chesapeake Bay - "Grady-White Freedom 285"
August 26, 2019, On The Water - "First Look: Redesigned Grady-White Freedom 285 Dual Console"
August 15, 2019, lakelandboating.com - "Grady-White Reimagines the Freedom 285"