23' COASTAL EXPLORER
231 CE
Sized right for every adventure — from skinny water to the open bay.
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22'7"
(6.88 m)
- Center Line Length (w/o Engines)
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8'6"
(2.59 m)
- Beam Amidships
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300
(224 kW)
- Maximum HP
Main Specifications
- Beam Amidships
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8'6"
(2.59 m)
- Center Line Length (w/o Engines)
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22'7"
(6.88 m)
- Bridge Clearance
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7' 10"
(2.39 m)
- Cockpit Depth
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20"
(0.51 m)
- Hull Draft
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16"
(0.41 m)
- Transom Deadrise
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16 degrees
(SeaV2® progression)
- Maximum HP
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300
(224 kW)
- Fuel Capacity (Standard)
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70 gal.
(265 l)
- Weight (w/o Engines)
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3720 lb.
(1687 kg)
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Exceptional is Standard
For generations, Grady-White has set the standard for quality, reliability, performance, and satisfaction.
Grady-White’s SeaV2® hull delivers unmatched ride quality—engineered for superior comfort, control, and offshore confidence.
Grady-White boats are crafted with precision and pride, setting the standard for marine quality, durability, and performance.
Engine Options
SINGLE
- Top Speed
48.8 MPH @ 5950 RPM
- Optimum Cruise
27.9 MPH @ 3500 RPM
- GPH at Optimum Cruise
7.8
- MPG at Optimum Cruise
3.58
SINGLE
- Top Speed
50.4 MPH @ 6000 RPM
- Optimum Cruise
29.5 MPH @ 3700 RPM
- GPH at Optimum Cruise
8.8
- MPG at Optimum Cruise
3.35
Safety
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Automatic bilge pump (1500 GPH) (5678 LPH)
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Basic flotation
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Bow grab rails - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
- Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
- Nonskid fiberglass liner
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Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
- Stainless steel through-hull fittings
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Stern grab rails - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Cockpit & Deck
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100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
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Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)
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Cleats - flush mount (pull up)
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Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
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Cockpit lights - blue LED
- Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
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Drink holders - stainless steel (8)
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Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft
- Factory engine pre-rigging
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Fish box - 277-qt. (262.1 l) forward insulated fish box w/overboard drain
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Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
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International lighting
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Ladder - aft swim ladder
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Rod holders - cockpit (4)
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Rod storage - forward vertical (4) & aft vertical (3)
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Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
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Seating - aft jump seats (2) w/innovative swing-open, walk-through backrests
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Seating - Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), knife & plier holder, 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
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Seating - bow cushioned seating w/electromechanically adjustable backrests (2)
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Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
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Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
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Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)
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Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
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Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
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Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water
Console
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Accessory outlet - 12V (2)
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Compass
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Drink holders - stainless steel (2)
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Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat
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Flush mount electronics area
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Head - lockable console w/portable head, stand up head area, indirect lighting, bulk storage & composite cherry & holly sole
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Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest
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Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
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Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
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T-top - fiberglass w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat
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Window - opening window w/screen
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Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top
Optional Features
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Casting platform insert w/cushion
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Cockpit rod storage - horizontal (4)
- CE certification package (European Conformity)
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Head - portable w/deck pump out
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Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sage Gray gelcoat
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Ski arch
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Table - fiberglass bow table (requires casting platform insert)
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T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
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Trolling motor pre-rig - batteries (3) and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
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Windshield wiper
Canvas Options
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Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
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