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Grady-White Freedom 375

Master of adaptability.

D

esigned for the open Atlantic, Grady-White boats

have gained a loyal following on the Great Lakes,

where boaters appreciate their big water capabilities and

thoughtful appointments.

Grady-White raised a lot of eyebrows when the company

unveiled its 37-foot Freedom 375, the largest outboard-

powered dual console to date. Befitting Great Lakes tastes,

it’s a versatile boat that’s equally at home taking the gang

out fishing, pulling the kids on a tube, or enjoying a sunset

cruise — all in the same day, if you like.

This kind of adaptability requires innovative engineering,

which the Freedom 375 has in abundance. Take the brilliant

fiberglass top, for example, which houses stereo speakers,

integrated fishing rod storage, a cockpit sunroof, a retractable

sunshade that extends back over the aft cockpit, and even an

optional, fold-down, flat screen TV. The roomy bow offers

comfortable seating for six or more, with a full wrap-around

lounge seat surrounding a pair of D-shaped stowable tables

— an arrangement that allows full access forward or rearward

with the tables in place. A stereo remote and plug-ins for cell

phone charging are nice touches.

The spacious cabin inside the portside console offers a pair of

80-inch bunks, plush bench seat, cedar-lined closet, folding table

and storage. Opposite, an air conditioned head compartment

with shower is neatly concealed within the helm console.

In the main cockpit, a double-wide helm seat sits in front of a

standard kitchen/wet bar, complete with refrigerator, sink and a

1,300-watt grill. To port, a deluxe, L-shaped companion bench

seat with removable table makes a comfy place to unwind. The

open stern is built for fishing, with a 208-quart insulated fish

box and 30-gallon livewell (optional). Or deploy the extra-large,

fold-away aft bench seat to provide additional seating here.

“This boat is the culmination of everything we learned about

what customers want in a boat that can cruise, fish and play

for at least three seasons of the year,” says Shelley Tubaugh,

Grady-White vice president of marketing. “The Freedom

375 combines superb engineering, creative functionality and

luxurious details.” ★

Specifi cations

Specifi cations

LOA: 36'7"

Beam: 13'2"

Draft: 29"

Weight (dry): 16,250 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 320 gals.

Max Power: 1050 hp

Base Price: Contact dealer

GRADYWHITE.COM

by Craig Ritchie

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

24 APRIL 2015 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM

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