The Grady-White Freedom 285 is first and foremost a fishing boat with a large open cockpit, transom door, two 135-quart insulated fish boxes under the port and starboard forward bench seats and a 185-quart fish box in the transom bulkhead. The transom also houses an optional 32-gallon livewell on the port side. The four rod-holders can be supplemented with the optional hardtop with radio box, storage net, spreader lights and outrigger plates. The SeaV² hull is designed with a continuously variable vee that assures a soft, solid, dry ride for runs out to the canyons. The Freedom 285 also offers comfort features for simply cruising with family and friends such as a fold away transom bench seat, an electric extendable port lounge seat and starboard and port bench seating up forward. For convenience, there is private lockable head compartment in the port console that can be up graded from the standard portable head to a marine head with electric flush, macerator and 10-gallon holding tank. The Grady-White Freedom 285, serious about the best fishing experience and fun with family and friends.