A Legacy of Firsts Over Sixty Years of Better Boats

Fold away forward facing bolstered backrests

Fold down cockpit step assembly

Three-position sliding and tilting companion seat assembly

Electronically controlled convertible lounge seat and seat assembly

Aft fold down bench seat assembly

SeaV^2® hull with continuous variable vee

Aft jump seats with swing-open, walk-through backrests and reversible self-stowing cushions with non-skid safety treads

AirView AV^2® hardtop enclosure, AV² integrated hardtop, and AV² T-top

As Grady-White introduced larger, ground-breaking boat models, the need for more production capacity led to a 70,000-square-foot plant expansion in 2018. This allowed for greater efficiency and the ability to build new boats such as the flagship Canyon 456, a 45-foot center console, that debuted that year.

The first of Grady-White’s Coastal Explorer Series, the 251 CE, came out in 2014, later joined by the 191 CE (c. 2015-2019). By popular demand, the 281 CE made its debut in 2023 and the 231 CE was introduced in 2024. This series features a shallower draft for inland and near shore waters coupled with the legendary SeaV² ride.

Taking advantage of outboard engine horsepower advances, in 2013 Grady-White introduces the industry’s largest dual console to date–the Freedom 375. In 2024, Grady-White surpasses that record with the luxurious and versatile Freedom 415–the largest outboard powered dual console boat ever built.

The Express 330 takes outboard powered boating to an entirely new level in 2002, with the room, comfort, and fishability of 40-foot-plus inboards. Grady continues to lead the industry in outboard power innovation.

In the 1990s, independent Marine Matrix studies showed Grady-White at the very top levels of satisfaction. In 2001, Grady-White begins a string of all eight J.D. Power and Associates top rankings and all 24 NMMA CSI Awards. No competitive company can match that record.

The original saltwater dual console fishing boat. The Tarpon 190 is created in 1979, complete with fiberglass liner, storage, and fishing features. Today, Grady defines the state-of-the-art popular dual console boat design with 10 models ranging from the 21-foot Freedom 215 to 41-foot Freedom 415.

In 1978, Grady introduced the Kingfish 254, the largest fully fiberglass coastal boat to date. In 1980, the outboard version of that boat, the Sailfish 255, led Grady-White owners to confidently and safely venture far offshore.

In 1975, Grady improved the “hardcore” center console design with creature comforts that customers wanted. Today, Grady offers the most complete line of center consoles starting at 18 feet, and including a new dimension in outboard center console fishability and luxury, the 45-foot LOA, 14-foot beam Canyon 456.

The walkaround cabin concept was introduced in 1974, providing both protection and shelter and easy access forward. This proven Grady-White design remains the perfect coastal boat choice for many customers.

Integrated boarding platforms were implemented on several boats for the 2018 model year. These convenient access points make it easy to board from the dock and the water. Transom doors and swing-open backrests provide easy access from the platforms to the cockpit and make it a cinch to boat large fish.

In 1972 Grady-White moves into a new plant–a facility that remains today, through continuous improvement, one of the most modern and efficient boat manufacturing facilities in the world. You are invited to visit.