2021 Grady-White 28' (8.53 m) Freedom 285
Antigua and Barbuda
Sweetness
Fiberglass hull with Grady-White’s SeaV²® design, stable, dry, and confident ride in a wide range of sea conditions. Powered by twin Yamaha F300 V6 outboard engines, producing a combined 600hp, and has logged only 125 engine hours, offering both strong performance and reliability.
Tax Not Applicable
Flag of Registry: Antigua and Barbuda
- Dual Console
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Fiberglass Hull
$ 239,000 USD
€ 202,425 Euros
$ 326,561 CAD
£ 174,704 GBP
Description
Grady-White Freedom 285 – 2021
Name: Sweetness
Introducing the 2021 Grady-White Freedom 285, an exceptional dual-console vessel measuring 28 feet overall and renowned for its offshore capability, comfort, and build quality.
This pre-owned Freedom 285 features a fiberglass hull with Grady-White’s SeaV²® design, delivering a stable, dry, and confident ride in a wide range of sea conditions. She is powered by twin Yamaha F300 V6 outboard engines, producing a combined 600 horsepower, and has logged only 125 engine hours, offering both strong performance and reliability.
Designed with versatility in mind, the Freedom 285 provides generous seating and open deck space for family cruising, entertaining, or fishing. Her thoughtful layout and modern amenities make her equally well-suited for relaxed day boating or more spirited offshore runs.
With Grady-White’s legendary construction standards and proven performance, Sweetness stands out as a premium dual-console option in her class. Ready for immediate enjoyment, she promises comfort, excitement, and confidence on every outing.
Data Sheet
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 28' (8.53 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2021
Beam: 9' 6''
LWL: 24' 6''
Draft Max: 2' 0''
Draft Min: 1' 4''
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 47 Knots
Cruise Speed: 25 Knots
Range NMI: 320
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Deadrise: 19
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Sea-V2(TM)
Bridge Clearance: 8' 3''
Fuel Tank: 214 Gallons (810.08 Liters)
Fresh Water: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 8
Displacement: 6500 lbs
Dry Weight: 6500
CE Certified: Yes
Builder: Grady-White Boats
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yamaha
- Engine Model: F300 V6
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Outboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Power HP: 300.00
- Power KW: 223.71
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 125.00
- Hours Date: 12-01-2025
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Yamaha
- Engine Model: F300 V6
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Outboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Power HP: 300.00
- Power KW: 223.71
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 125.00
- Hours Date: 12-01-2025
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Hull & Deck Construction
- 100% hand laid SeaV²® hull & deck
- Deck hardware – 316 grade stainless steel, through-bolted
- Rubrail – high-density PVC with stainless steel insert
- Stern eyes – heavy-duty 316 stainless steel
- International navigation lighting
Dimensions & Capacities
- Fuel capacity – 201-gallon (761 L) tank
- Water tank – 20-gallon (75.7 L) freshwater
- Holding tank – 10-gallon (38 L) with macerator
Cockpit & Deck Features
- Cockpit bolsters
- Forward bolsters
- Companion grab rail
- Cockpit step – starboard (requires wet bar option)
- Transom door – fiberglass
- Integrated outboard mounting system with swim platform & 4-step ladder
- Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
- Washdown – pressurized raw water with hose
- Cockpit lights – blue LED
- Drink holders – stainless steel (17)
- Cleats – flush mount (pop-up)
Helm & Controls
- Hydraulic steering with tilt
- Steering wheel – 316 stainless steel with knob
- Hydraulic trim tabs with indicator & retractor
- Compass
- Footrests – helm & companion
- Flush-mount electronics area
- Battery select switch
- Accessory outlet – 12V
- Accessory outlet – 5V duplex USB port
Electronics & Audio
- Stereo system with AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary input, amplifier, Bluetooth®, remote unit & fold-down storage
- Speakers – aft (2), bow (2) & hardtop (2)
Hardtop & Wind Protection
- Hardtop with painted aluminum frame, including:
- Storage net
- Speakers (2, in lieu of helm)
- LED spreader lights
- Recessed tri-color LED lights (red/blue/white) (4)
- Side-mounted rod holders (4)
- Outrigger plates
- Front and side curtains (ivory)
Seating & Entertainment
- Deluxe helm seating – electromechanically adjustable with extendable aft-facing lounge & Corian® countertop
- Deluxe companion bench seat (port) with aft-facing electromechanically extendable lounge & Corian® countertop
- Foldaway aft bench seat with cushion
- Bow seating with port & starboard bow box cushions
- Fiberglass bow table
Fishing Features
- Livewell – 32-gallon (121 L) aft insulated raw-water livewell with light, full-column distribution inlet & overboard drain (1100 GPH / 4164 LPH pump)
- Fish/ice box – 118-qt starboard forward insulated box with overboard drain
- Fish/ice box – 185-qt aft insulated box with light & overboard drain
- Rod holders (4)
- Horizontal rod storage racks (3)
- Cutting board
Storage
- Forward anchor locker with rode storage
- Lockable starboard console compartment with light
- Starboard console storage drawer with tackle trays (4)
- Port bow box
Head / Galley
- Lockable console head with:
- Dome light
- Bulk storage
- Mirror with shelf
- Composite cherry & holly sole
- Marine head with manual flush
- Holding tank with macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump-out
Anchoring & Mooring
- Anchor windlass with remote switches at helm & windlass
Engines & Mechanical
- Factory engine pre-rigging
- Engine flush system with hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Windshield & Visibility
- Walk-through tempered glass windshield
- Stainless steel windshield header
- Windshield wiper with washer (starboard)
Safety & Construction
- Basic flotation
- Composite stringer system & transom – water impervious
- Nonskid fiberglass liner
- Self-bailing cockpit with four (4) cockpit drains
Bilge & Drainage
- Two (2) automatic bilge pumps – 2600 GPH total (9842 LPH)
- Stainless steel through-hull fittings
Deck Safety & Handholds
- Bow rail – low-profile 316 stainless steel
- Cockpit toe rails
Systems & Monitoring
- Captain Grady® digital boat systems and operations guide (iPad / iPhone compatible)
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Raised partly in suburban surroundings and later in rural farmland, Chris discovered his passion for sailing in his early twenties, introduced to it by a close friend. Since that pivotal moment, he has amassed over 24,000NM of nautical miles, primarily offshore, and obtained certifications from esteemed organizations like CYA, RYA, and IMQ. Chris spent years as a partner in a sailboat charter company, overseeing technical operations and engaging in customer service and sales.
In 2009, he undertook a journey, extensively refitting a Kaufman aluminum sailboat, circumnavigating the North Atlantic with solo offshore crossing propelled by trade winds. Today, Chris calls Sint Maarten home, residing aboard his vessel.
Alongside his maritime pursuits, Chris has pursued a career as a custom software engineer. Fluent in French and English, he aims to enhance his language skills with Spanish.
As a yacht broker, Chris is committed to understanding his client's needs and providing valuable, solution-oriented service. His dedication stems from a genuine passion for connecting individuals with their maritime dreams—a true matchmaker in the world of yachting.