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251 CE Main Specifications

Beam Amidships

8'6" (2.59 m)

Center Line Length w/o Engines

24'7" (7.49 m)

Bridge Clearance

8'1" (2.46 m)

Cockpit Depth

20" (0.51 m)

Hull Draft

14" (0.36 m)

Transom Deadrise

16 degrees (SeaV^2® progression)

Maximum HP

300 (224 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard

78 gal. (295 l)

Passenger Capacity

10 Weight w/o Engines

3715 lb. (1685 kg)

features & options

251 CE Features & Options

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STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

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

Basic flotation

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer bow area overall

Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer Captain Grady digital boat systems and operations guide for iPad and iPhone

Captain Grady® - digital boat systems & operations guide for iPad & iPhone

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer cockpit overall view

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Stern rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit & Deck

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer 100 percent hand laid SeaV2 hull and deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat batteries and battery select switch

Batteries (4) w/battery select switch (1)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer casting platform insert with cushion

Casting platform insert w/cushion

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer flush mount pull up cleats

Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer blue LED footstep lights

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with recessed cockpit freshwater wash down

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted deck hardware

Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer stainless steel drink holders

Drink holders - stainless steel (8)

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with engine flush connection near speaker and cockpit drain

Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)

Factory engine pre-rigging

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer port and starboard bow boxes

Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain (2)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer hydraulic trim tabs with indicator and retractor

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

International lighting

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft swim ladder

Ladder - aft swim ladder

Ladder - bow access ladder w/storage enclosure

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft insulated raw water livewell with light and ob drain

Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)

Rod holders aft (4)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer vertical rod holders

Rod storage holders forward - vertical (6)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer rubrail with high density PVC with stainless steel insert

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft bench seat center backrest

Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard folding backrests & under seat drop-in boxes

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with deluxe lean bar that has tackle storage and a live well

Seating - Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer bow overall view

Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/folding backrests

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with radio, cupholders and companion grabrail

Stereo system w/AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary audio connections/amplifier, Bluetooth®, remote unit & fold down storage; speakers - console forward (2), helm (2)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer heavy duty 316 stainless steel stern eyes

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft rigging compartments

Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer port bow compartment

Storage - port bow compartment w/drawer

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer starboard bow compartment with tackle boxes - four total

Storage - starboard bow compartment w/tackle boxes (4)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer raw water washdown

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water

Console

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer 12V accessory outlet

Accessory outlet - 12V (2)

Compass

Console grab rail

Drink holders - stainless steel (2)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer cooler ice box

Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat

Flush mount electronics area

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer lockable console with stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage and portable head

Head - lockable console w/stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & portable head

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer molded forward console seat with cushion and backrest

Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with Yamaha helm master DES steering and controls

Steering - Helm Master EX® Digital Electric Steering

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat stainless steel steering wheel

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

T-top shown here on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

T-top (fiberglass) w/painted aluminum frame, integrated windshield, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer window opening with screen

Window - opening window w/screen

Windshield shown here on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic windshield integrated w/T-top

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer bow table

Bow table package

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Yamaha factory painted engines in white with engine shown at various angles

Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 HP only)

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

Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

Rod storage - horizontal (4) (2 port, 2 starboard)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft bench seat with port and starboard folding backrests and under seat drop-in boxes

Seating - aft bench seat center backrest

Ski arch

Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Full Maneuverability

T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer trolling motor bracket

Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (black or ivory mesh)

performance

251 CE Performance Data

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Top Speed: 49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM

Optimum Cruise: 27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise: 7.4

MPG at Optimum Cruise: 3.66

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories))

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

Bottom Paint

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.5	1.4	4.07
1500	7.4	2.2	3.36
2000	8.6	3.4	2.57
2500	13.8	5.1	2.71
3000	22.6	6.4	3.56
3300	27.1	7.4	3.66
3500	29.5	8.5	3.46
4000	34.4	11.3	3.06
4500	38.1	14.6	2.61
5000	43.2	19.8	2.18
5500	47.7	25.1	1.90
5800	49.6	26.6	1.86

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300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

Bottom Paint

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.5	1.4	4.07
1500	7.4	2.2	3.36
2000	8.6	3.4	2.57
2500	13.8	5.1	2.71
3000	22.6	6.4	3.56
3300	27.1	7.4	3.66
3500	29.5	8.5	3.46
4000	34.4	11.3	3.06
4500	38.1	14.6	2.61
5000	43.2	19.8	2.18
5500	47.7	25.1	1.90
5800	49.6	26.6	1.86

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251 CE Overhead

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Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat overhead illustration

Choose your hull color

Classic Grady White

GELCOAT Standard

Celestial Blue

GELCOAT Optional

Coastal Fog

GELCOAT Optional

Ocean Mist

GELCOAT Optional

Sand

GELCOAT Optional

Sea Glass

GELCOAT Optional

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Options

Bow table package

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 HP only)

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

Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

Rod storage - horizontal (4) (2 port, 2 starboard)

Seating - aft bench seat center backrest

Ski arch

Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Full Maneuverability

T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (black or ivory mesh)

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300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Top Speed: 49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM

Optimum Cruise: 27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise: 7.4

MPG at Optimum Cruise: 3.66

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WHITE

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