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Grady-White Boats FREEDOM 215 Manual

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Dear Grady-White Owner:
Welcome aboard!
Buying and owning a boat is a very special experience. Of all the many products you'll ever
own we want your Grady-White experience to be the absolute best. That means providing the
descriptions, explanations and technical support that you need to enjoy your Grady-White with
confidence and security.
Your Grady-White exceeds all US Coast Guard safety standards and is built to standards
certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Best of all, your boat is built
to Grady-White standards—standards that have served our owners through some truly extraordinary
conditions since our first models built in 1959.
The seaworthiness and safety of your Grady-White is highly dependent on the operation,
maintenance and care of your boat, so please read this manual thoroughly and keep it around for
reference. If you need further explanation or "hands-on" help, don't hesitate to ask the people at
your Grady-White dealership; they have experience with the systems and operations of your boat. If
for any reason you need additional help, please feel free to call us at the factory. We sincerely want
to provide you with the help and information that will make your Grady-White experience delightful.
Thanks for choosing a Grady-White. All of us at the factory and at your dealership are dedicated
to earning your confidence in Grady-White Boats. Again, welcome aboard.
Sincerely yours,
Kris Carroll
President
Grady-White Boats, Inc.
5121 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy, Greenville, NC 27834 • P.O. Box 1527 • Greenville, NC 27835-1527
Grady-White Boats, Inc.
Tel: 252-752-2111 • Fax: 252-752-4217 •
http://www.gradywhite.com

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  • Page 1 Grady-White experience delightful. Thanks for choosing a Grady-White. All of us at the factory and at your dealership are dedicated to earning your confidence in Grady-White Boats. Again, welcome aboard. Sincerely yours,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    a b l e o f o n T e n T s 1 : C h a p T e r o n s u m e r n f o r m a T I o n Owner’s Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Warranty Information .
  • Page 4 a b l e o f o n T e n T s Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Throttle/Shift Controls .
  • Page 5 a b l e o f o n T e n T s After Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 8 : f 2 1 5 h a p T e r...
  • Page 6 a b l e o f o n T e n T s...

  • Page 7: Owner's Packet

    • An orientation of the general operation of your Grady-White. • Submitting the required warranty information to Grady-White Boats to validate the warranty. • An explanation of safety issues regarding the use of containment systems and components.

  • Page 8: Consumer Responsibilities

    • Return the boat to the selling dealer for an engine inspection. Refer to the engine’s owner’s manual for the proper maintenance schedule. Grady-White Boats has a permanent record of your boat which is retained under its “Hull Identification Number” (HIN). Data regarding equipment and accessories, as well as dealer/ shipping information is documented.

  • Page 9: Hazard Warning Labels

    e l C o m e azard arnInG abels The hazard warning labels shown below are applied throughout this manual to alert the customer of potentially dangerous situations that can lead to death, personal injury, and/or product damage. We urge you to observe these warnings and comply with all safety recommendations. D A N G E R This symbol alerts you to imminently hazardous situations which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
  • Page 10 e l C o m e...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 : S A F E T Y

    USCG approved visual distress signals are required on U. S. waters. See page 42 of the pamphlet Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual enclosed with this manual for more information. Lighting • Grady-White boats are equipped with navigational lights that meet requirements for recreational vessels for inland and international waters. ddITIonal eCommended quIpmenT In addition to the required safety equipment, there are additional items that will provide an extra margin of safety and convenience for you and your passengers while boating.

  • Page 12: Emergency Stop Switch

    a f e T y merGenCy wITCh All Grady-Whites are equipped with an emergency stop switch. This is a safety feature that if used properly will shut the engine(s) down if the operator leaves or falls from the helm position. The ignition shutdown system includes a shut-off switch, switch clip, lanyard and lanyard clip.

  • Page 13: Boating Safety Tips

    a f e T y oaTInG afeTy Safety is an important aspect of boating. Your safety as well as the safety of your passengers and vessel is your responsibility. The following precautions and the ones mentioned in section 1 of Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual will add to you and your passengers’...

  • Page 14: Certification

    a f e T y erTIfICaTIon This label means your Grady-White is certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). With this tag, you are assured the fuel system, electrical system, navigation lighting, ventilation, steering and other design elements are not only in compliance with the US Coast Guard regulations, but also meet the more stringent standards of the NMMA.

  • Page 15: Loading Capacity

    The capacity plate does not release the operator from the accountability of rational judgment. Allow yourself an extra margin in rough waters and adverse conditions by reducing the boat’s capacity. Maintain a watch on weather conditions. 1300 2600 FREEDOM 215...

  • Page 16: Designated Occupant Positions

    a f e T y esIGnaTed CCupanT osITIons The number of designated occupant positions matches the persons capacity label of your boat. These areas may be standing or seating positions that are appropriately sized and designed to be safely occupied at boat speeds in excess of 5 mph (4.3 knots).Your boat’s designated occupant positions...

  • Page 17: Carbon Monoxide

    a f e T y arbon onoxIde WA R N I N G CO is produced by all combustion engine(s) and generator sets. Avoid brain damage or death from carbon monoxide. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blockage of exhaust outlets. Signs of exposure include headache, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.

  • Page 18: Propeller Safety

    a f e T y ropeller afeTy WA R N I N G Contact with propeller(s) can cause death or serious bodily injury. All engines should be off at all times when any swimmer is at or in the vicinity of the stern area or engine(s). When swimmers are disembarking or reboarding the boat, it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the movement of the boat in the water or waves does not pose an unreasonable risk of personal injury.

  • Page 19: Fueling

    e n e r a l n f o r m a T I o n C h a p t e r 3 : G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n uelInG WA R N I N G Safety during fueling requires CAUTION and COMMON SENSE.

  • Page 20: Environmental Protection Agency

    T I o n nvIronmenTal roTeCTIon GenCy All Grady-White boats meet the Environmental Protection Agency standards in effect at the time of manufacture. All boats have the EPA label incorporated within their NMMA certification label. olluTIon eGulaTIons The U.S.

  • Page 21: Reboarding Ladder

    e n e r a l n f o r m a T I o n eboardInG adder Your Grady-White boat is equipped with a reboarding ladder. In addition to allowing entry and exit of the boat for swimming or other activities in the water, it also provides a means of unassisted reboarding in the event of someone falling overboard.

  • Page 22: Shallow Water

    e n e r a l n f o r m a T I o n Before towing a boat, make a bridle and tie it securely to the pad eyes on the transom with enough slack to clear the engines. Pad the line wherever it comes into contact with the boat to prevent chafing.
  • Page 23 e n e r a l n f o r m a T I o n We suggest that you make a speed and RPM chart to obtain the most economical operation. Operate the boat at various speeds and check the fuel consumption. Compute the amount of operating time remaining when the fuel gauge has only one bar remaining on the display.

  • Page 24: Commonly Used Nautical Terms

    e n e r a l n f o r m a T I o n ommonly auTICal erms Access Plate Port Side Beam Stern Bow Pulpit Cleat Starboard Side Gunwale Bow Eye Keel Chine Headroom - vertical distance between the floor and Abeam - a line perpendicular to a boat's keel over head structure or canopy ceiling Access Plate - a removable, watertight cover that...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 : P E R F O R M A N C E

    e r f o r m a n C e C h a p t e r 4 : P e r f o r m a n c e erformanCe aCTors Maximum performance is dependent on many factors and cannot be guaranteed. These factors will vary with changing conditions.

  • Page 26: Propeller

    e r f o r m a n C e Propeller The condition of your prop has a major influence on the performance of your boat. Your engine(s) should be equipped with the best size prop for normal conditions. Unusual uses or weight conditions may require special props.

  • Page 27: Steering

    e r f o r m a n C e C A U T I O N Do not paint the outboard motors with anti-fouling paints designed for boat hulls. Many of these paints can cause severe damage to the engines. TeerInG Most outboard engines are equipped with an adjustable rudder trim tab.

  • Page 28: Throttle/Shift Controls

    e r f o r m a n C e hroTTle hIfT onTrols The throttle/shift controls located at the helm station control the flow of fuel to the engine. They also act as gear shift levers to control the forward and reverse thrust of the propellers. The middle position of the throttle control is the neutral position.

  • Page 29: I T C H E S

    n s T r u m e n T a T I o n a n d w I T C h e s C h a p t e r 5 : I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d S w i t c h e s amaha nsTrumenTaTIon anel...
  • Page 30 n s T r u m e n T a T I o n a n d w I T C h e s The Yamaha display provides engine and boat information listed below. The display of these functions and other graphics may be customized. Please see the Yamaha owner’s manual for detailed instructions on customizing.

  • Page 31: Switch Panel

    n s T r u m e n T a T I o n a n d w I T C h e s Cooling Water Temperature with Warning • This feature indicates the temperature of the cooling water circulating through the engine and warns you when the temperature exceeds the recommended operating range indicated by your engine owner’s manual.
  • Page 32 n s T r u m e n T a T I o n a n d w I T C h e s...

  • Page 33: I N T E N A N C E A N D

    a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e C h a p t e r 6 : M a i n t e n a n c e a n d S e r v i c e eneral The amount of maintenance required to keep your boat operating properly and to maintain the appearance is dependent on how the boat is used, amount of usage, salt or fresh water, geographic...

  • Page 34: Finish/Waxing

    a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e Finish/Waxing Gel-coat will age or dull naturally due to constant exposure to the natural environment and pollutants. Discolorations are shallow in depth. Factors that will affect the rate of discoloration are: the sun, pollution, old wax accumulation, and the salt content of water.

  • Page 35: Bottom Paint

    a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e WA R N I N G M.E.K.P. (Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), gel-coat and acetone are flammable and hazardous chemicals that must be handled properly. Follow instructions carefully. After the gel-coat is catalyzed, it will soon heat up and put off fumes.

  • Page 36: Vinyl

    a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e Vinyl • Clean clear vinyl thoroughly with denatured alcohol and apply a protective layer of clear wax. Do not use paste wax, as it will turn the vinyl yellow. This process should be repeated as necessary to maintain the protective wax coating.

  • Page 37: Scuppers

    I C e Cuppers Grady-White boats have self-bailing cockpits meaning water on the cockpit floor drains by gravity through large aft scuppers and not into the bilge. The aft drains (scuppers) have an external scupper flap assembly that restricts the flow of water back into the boat. Inspect the flaps periodically to make sure they are free of debris.
  • Page 38 a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e etal rotectors Boeshield T-9 Aluma Guard Premier Polish PMS Products Inc. Rupp Marine, Inc. Aquatech by Nautical Choice 76 Veterans Dr. 4761 Anchor Ave.

  • Page 39: Fuel Tank Compartment

    a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e Fuel Tank Vent Fill (Installed On Deck) (Installed On Hull Side) Stainless Clamps Vent Fuel Tank 1-1/2" Fill Hose Fill (USCG Type A2) Hull Harness Stainless Clamps Pink (Main) or Pink/White (Aux)
  • Page 40 a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e • Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protective gloves and eye wear should be worn when servicing to minimize risk. •...
  • Page 41 a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e 180, 192-236, 255-306, 307 dC a IrInG olor reaker Accessory Wire Amperage Location Lights Aft Pole Light 14 ga. Gray/White 10.0 w/ bow light Accessory Panel Bow Light 14 ga.
  • Page 42 a I n T e n a n C e a n d e r v I C e 180-285, 306, 307 dC a – continued IrInG olor reaker Accessory Wire Amperage Location Down (306 only) 14 ga. Green/Orange Up (306 only) 14 ga.

  • Page 43: I N T E R I Z A T I O N A N D

    Manual for a checklist on winterizing and storage. ToraGe Grady-White boats are equipped with stern eyes and a bow eye. These eyes are for anchoring and trailering purposes, and should be inspected regularly to insure structural integrity. C A U T I O N Boats should not be lifted for storage using the bow and stern eyes.

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Lubricating The Boat

    I n T e r I z a T I o n a n d T o r a G e For outdoor storage, a canvas cover should be used to prevent “sweating”. One method is to build a frame over the boat to support the canvas. It should be a few inches wider than the boat so the canvas will clear the rails and allow passage of air.

  • Page 45: Batteries

    I n T e r I z a T I o n a n d T o r a G e aTTerIes Fully charge the batteries before storing. A weak battery loses its charge more rapidly than a strong battery. Coat the battery terminals with grease to prevent corrosion. nGInes See your engine Operator’s Manual regarding the winterizing procedures.

  • Page 46: Prior To Launching

    I n T e r I z a T I o n a n d T o r a G e rIor aunChInG Start your own personalized list of items to check and perform prior to placing your boat in the water.

  • Page 47: H A P T E R 8 : F R E E D O

    r e e d o m C h a p t e r 8 : F r e e d o m 2 1 5 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Centerline Length (swim platforms not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21′ 3″ (6.48 m) Beam-amidship .

  • Page 48: Auxiliary Fuse Block

    CCessory uTleT The 12-volt outlet installed on your Freedom 215 provides an easily accessible power supply for accessories such as cell phones and spotlights . This outlet is located on the helm switch panel . N O T I C E...

  • Page 49: Battery Select Switch

    r e e d o m aTTery eleCT wITCh Boats equipped with two batteries have a battery select switch to indicate which battery will be used. The switch is labeled “1”, “2”, “1+2” and “off”. In normal use, alternate between the battery “1”...

  • Page 50: Main Circuit Breaker

    r e e d o m 4. Close the slide valve handle by pushing it in fully. IrCuIT reaker There is a 40 amp circuit breaker located on the forward wall of the aft starboard rigging compartment. This is the main breaker protecting the wiring supplying power to DC powered accessories.

  • Page 51: O P E R A T I O N O F O P T I O N A L F E A T U R E S

    The Freedom 215 has a pressurized freshwater system. The freshwater pump is activated by the freshwater switch on the helm switch panel and supplies water from the 10 gallon (38.0 L) water tank to the cockpit shower. The freshwater pump is located on the port side of the aft rigging compartment.

  • Page 52: Lounge Seat

    r e e d o m Ivewell aTer To operate the livewell, open the seacock in the aft bilge using the remote seacock arm located under the aft starboard seat. The livewell pump is screwed directly into this seacock. Plug the drain in the bottom of the livewell and place the livewell switch on the helm switch panel in the “on”...

  • Page 53: Ski Pylon

    r e e d o m C A U T I O N All seacocks should be in the “closed” position if not in use or if the boat is unattended to prevent the taking on of water if a plumbing component fails. ylon The ski pylon is retractable and stores in a recessed deck fitting when not in use.

  • Page 54: Trim Tab Pump Location

    r e e d o m Trim tabs in the extreme “bow up” positions will have no effect on the boat’s ride. Trim tabs in the extreme “bow down” position will cause the boat to come on plane with minimum bow rise. Unless you are operating at low speeds or with considerable cockpit weight you will likely want to raise the tabs slightly when underway to avoid “plowing”...

  • Page 55: S A F E T Y L A B E L S A N D L O C A T I O N

    r e e d o m S a f e t y L a b e l s a n d L o c a t i o n The safety labels shown below for this model should be inspected regularly. To ensure safety in normal operation, replace any labels on your boat that become damaged, missing or weathered such that they are no longer legible.
  • Page 56 r e e d o m 8-10...

  • Page 57: I M I T E D

    Grady-White Boats, Inc. reserves the right to improve its product through changes in design or material without obligation to incorporate such changes on boats built prior to the implementation...
  • Page 58 I m I T e d a r r a n T y Exclusions: This warranty specifically does not include the following: • Damage caused by abuse, negligence, vandalism, lack of maintenance, improper storage, or accident. • Any statements, representations, or warranties given by dealer or other third persons other than those provided within this warranty.

  • Page 59: Warranty Claim Procedures

    Upon the discovery of a defect, the owner is to promptly contact the Grady-White dealer from whom the original retail purchaser purchased the boat who will affect the corrective action under this warranty upon prior written authorization from Grady-White Boats, Incorporated. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
  • Page 60 I m I T e d a r r a n T y...

  • Page 61: Transferable Warranty Form

    ransferable arranTy (Not for original owner use *) * Note: For second owner’s use in transferring remainder of 5 year hull structural warranty. Please complete the following: Hull ID: _____________________________ Boat Model: _________________________ Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________ Home Phone: __________________________Work Phone: __________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________...
  • Page 62 If yes, where is your second home? _______________________________ _______ City State Thank you for completing this questionnaire. When we receive this information, you will automatically begin receiving our AnchorLine Newsletter. Please return this form to: Grady-White Boats, Customer Relations Dept., P.O. Box 1527, Greenville, NC 27835-1527...

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