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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

Maximum HP
700 (522 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard
214 gal. (810 l)

Weight w/o Engines
6500 lb. (2948 kg)


Freedom 285 Features & Options

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STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

2 automatic bilge pumps (2600 GPH total) (9842 LPH)

Basic flotation

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console bow grab rail.

Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit toe rails

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Freedom 285 cockpit overall layout with seating, side and transom doors, and drains.

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Cockpit & Deck

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100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console with 12 volt outlet

Accessory outlet - 12V

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console anchor windlass with remote switches.

Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and remote switches at helm & windlass

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console with battery switches and batteries

Batteries (2) w/battery select switches (one per engine)

Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

Cockpit bolsters

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console recessed cockpit freshwater shower

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console cockpit side door on port side

Cockpit side door - port w/boarding ladder

Companion grab rail

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console compass above helm

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

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console bow storage box and fish box.

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

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console helm overall.

Flush mount electronics area

Footrests - helm & companion

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console hardtop color to match hull color

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

Freedom 285 cockpit layout with hydraulic trim tabs

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

Integrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladder

Grady-White Freedom 285, 28-foot dual console international lighting.

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

Freedom 285 dual console port side cockpit companion bench seat and extendable lounge seat

Seating - Deluxe companion bench seat w/aft facing electromechanically extendable lounge seat & Corian® countertop

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console helm bench with extendable lounge seat aft facing

Seating - Deluxe electromechanically adjustable helm seating w/electromechanically extendable aft lounge seat & Corian® countertop

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Seating - foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console bow overall.

Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console helm overall.

Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console steering wheel at helm

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console stereo on helm

Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), hardtop (2), cockpit (2)

Grady-White Canyon 306, 30-foot center console stern eyes.

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console forward anchor locker with rode storage.

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console starboard console storage area

Storage - lockable starboard console compartment w/light

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console bow storage box and fish box.

Storage - port bow storage box

Table - fiberglass bow table

Transducer mounting flats

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console fiberglass transom door.

Transom door - fiberglass

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater

Grady-White Freedom 285 28 foot dual console windshield that opens in middle and has windshield wiper

Windshield - walk-through tempered glass w/stainless steel header & windbreak door

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console windshield wiper

Windshield wiper w/washer (starboard)

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

Bow thruster

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Grady-White Freedom 285 28-foot dual console hardtop color to match hull color

Hardtop color - underside of fiberglass hardtop (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Grady-White hull color examples

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat

International AC electrical conversion - 220V (50Hz)

Grady-White Freedom 285, 28-foot dual console underwater lighting,

Lighting - underwater blue LED (3)

Grady-White Freedom 285, 28-foot dual console outriggers.

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)

Grady White Boats Yamaha Helm Master

Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console sun platform insert with cushion.

Sun platform insert w/cushion

SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster) (not available w/top mounted rod holders)

Freedom 285 Grady-White dual console wet bar.

Wet bar - Deluxe wet bar w/Corian® countertop, sink, storage drawers (3) & trash compartment (in lieu of companion lounge seat)

Canvas Options

Grady-White Freedom 335, 33ft dual console aft curtain.

Aft curtain (ivory)

Grady-White Freedom 335, 33ft dual console bow cover.

Bow cover (ivory)

Drop curtain (ivory)

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

Grady-White Freedom 285, 28ft dual console tonneau cover.

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

White engine color

CLASSIC WHITE

Standard

Twin Yamaha F350 engines in Classic White color
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

White engine color

CLASSIC WHITE

Standard

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
Back To Engines
PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS
The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim, bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide. Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.
Twin Yamaha F350 engines in Classic White color
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
Back To Engines
PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS
The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim, bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide. Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.
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
Twin Yamaha F350 engines in Classic White color
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
Back To Engines
PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS
The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim, bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide. Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.

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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"