Seafarer 228

22' WALKAROUND CABIN

Since 1980 Grady-White has offered solid, safe, and seaworthy 22-foot walkaround cabin boats for sale, designed for saltwater offshore fishing function and inshore boat fun. Today the Seafarer 228 stands out among Grady’s signature walkaround style boats, proven as a top boat value. Watch the big smiles on your family’s faces!

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Main Specifications

Beam Amidships

8' (2.44 m)

Center Line Length w/o Engine

22'2" (6.76 m)

Bridge Clearance

8'4" (2.54 m)

– w/Hardtop

8'4" (2.54 m)

Cockpit Depth

26" (0.66 m)

Hull Draft

16" (0.41 m)

Transom Deadrise

20 degrees (SeaV^2® progression)

Maximum HP

300 (224 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard

114 gal. (431 l)

Passenger Capacity

Weight w/o Engine

3510 lb. (1592 kg)

Seafarer 228

Standard Features

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Safety

2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2200 GPH) (8328 LPH)

Basic flotation

Bow rail - 316 grade stainless steel

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

Cockpit toe rails

Companion grab rail

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Nonskid recessed walkaround

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Cabin

Berth - forward vee berth

Carbon monoxide detector

Forward hatch - low profile acrylic hatch w/screen

Lighting - dome light

Lockable door w/screen & companionway hatch

Portable head

Rod storage holders (4)

Sink

Storage - cabinet

Storage - under berth compartments (3)

Windows - opening windows w/screens (2)

Cockpit & Deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Accessory outlet - 12V (2)

Bait rigging area w/cutting board & drink holders

Battery select switch - easy access pod

Cleats

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Compass

Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted

Drink holders - stainless steel (6)

Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft

Factory engine pre-rigging

Fish box - 190-qt. (179.8 l) starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain

Fish box - 72-qt. (68.1 l) aft insulated fish box w/ob drain

Fish box - divided port insulated fish box (80-qt. & 45-qt. sections w/ob drain) (75.7 l & 42.6 l)

Footrests (helm & companion)

Fuel capacity - 114-gallon (431 l) tank

Hardtop w/radio box, storage net, spreader lights, side mounted rod holders (4) & front and side curtains (black or ivory)

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

International lighting

Rod holders (4)

Rod storage holders - vertical (4)

Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

Seating - aft seats (2)

Seating - helm & companion pedestal chairs, horizontally adjustable

Seating - port & starboard fish box cushions

Steering - hydraulic tilt

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel

Stern eyes - heavy-duty 316 stainless steel

Storage - aft lift out boxes

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Storage - lockable electronics box at helm

Storage - tackle drawers under helm & companion chairs

Storage nets

Swim platform - full transom width w/ladder

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) freshwater

Windshield - ventilated tempered glass windshield

Windshield wiper (starboard)

Optional Features

Options

Bow pulpit

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Cockpit bolsters

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

Hardtop color - underside of fiberglass hardtop (requires matching gelcoat color option)

Hardtop top mounted rod holders (4)

Head - portable w/deck pump out

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog Blue, Sand, Sea Glass or Seaport Blue gelcoat; Cape Gray or Harbor Blue paint

Livewell - 20-gallon (75.7 l) aft insulated raw water livewell

Seating - Deluxe I helm and companion chairs

Seating - foredeck cushions

Windshield wiper (port)

Canvas Options

Hardtop drop curtain (black or ivory)

CHOOSE AN ENGINE BELOW FOR DETAILED PERFORMANCE SPECS OR SELECT TWO ENGINE PACKAGES TO COMPARE

250 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

PERFORMANCE DATA

SELECT TO COMPARE

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

Available in gray or pearlescent white

PERFORMANCE DATA

SELECT TO COMPARE

250 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

Engine Size:

4.2L

Test Date:

1/6/2010

Prop Size*:

15 1/2 X 17 SWSII SDS

Weight as Tested:

5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop:

Yes

Bow Pulpit:

Yes

Bottom Paint:

Optimum Cruise: 29.0 MPH @ 3500 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.6	1.2	4.67
1500	7.4	2.2	3.42
2000	8.3	3.5	2.37
2500	10.8	5.2	2.08
3000	21.3	6.5	3.27
3500	29.0	8.5	3.41
4000	33.4	11.5	2.91
4500	37.9	14.1	2.68
5000	42.2	18.5	2.28
5500	46.0	22.9	2.01
5800	48.3	24.6	1.97

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

Engine Size:

4.2L

Test Date:

1/6/2010

Prop Size*:

15 1/4 X 19 SWSII SDS

Weight as Tested:

5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop:

Yes

Bow Pulpit:

Yes

Bottom Paint:

Optimum Cruise: 29.8 MPH @ 3500 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.4	1.2	4.50
1500	7.3	2.1	3.54
2000	8.4	3.7	2.29
2500	9.8	5.5	1.79
3000	22.8	6.7	3.40
3500	29.8	8.8	3.40
4000	34.6	11.9	2.92
4500	39.5	15.3	2.59
5000	43.9	19.6	2.24
5500	48.9	25.2	1.94
5900	51.3	26.7	1.92

The following is a list of variables that can affect performance:

Wind, Current, Sea conditions, Speed, Engine Performance, Transducer, Trolling Time, Engine Trim, Bottom Paint, Trim Tabs, Curtains, Tops, Gear Placement, Prop Size / Condition / Type

This report should be used only as a general reference guide.

* Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time.

Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.

250 Yamaha Four-Stroke Single

Engine Size:

4.2L

Test Date:

1/6/2010

Prop Size*:

15 1/2 X 17 SWSII SDS

Weight as Tested:

5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop:

Yes

Bow Pulpit:

Yes

Bottom Paint:

Optimum Cruise: 29.0 MPH @ 3500 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.6	1.2	4.67
1500	7.4	2.2	3.42
2000	8.3	3.5	2.37
2500	10.8	5.2	2.08
3000	21.3	6.5	3.27
3500	29.0	8.5	3.41
4000	33.4	11.5	2.91
4500	37.9	14.1	2.68
5000	42.2	18.5	2.28
5500	46.0	22.9	2.01
5800	48.3	24.6	1.97

The following is a list of variables that can affect performance:

Wind, Current, Sea conditions, Speed, Engine Performance, Transducer, Trolling Time, Engine Trim, Bottom Paint, Trim Tabs, Curtains, Tops, Gear Placement, Prop Size / Condition / Type

This report should be used only as a general reference guide.

* Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time.

Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke Single

Engine Size:

4.2L

Test Date:

1/6/2010

Prop Size*:

15 1/4 X 19 SWSII SDS

Weight as Tested:

5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop:

Yes

Bow Pulpit:

Yes

Bottom Paint:

Optimum Cruise: 29.8 MPH @ 3500 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.4	1.2	4.50
1500	7.3	2.1	3.54
2000	8.4	3.7	2.29
2500	9.8	5.5	1.79
3000	22.8	6.7	3.40
3500	29.8	8.8	3.40
4000	34.6	11.9	2.92
4500	39.5	15.3	2.59
5000	43.9	19.6	2.24
5500	48.9	25.2	1.94
5900	51.3	26.7	1.92

The following is a list of variables that can affect performance:

Wind, Current, Sea conditions, Speed, Engine Performance, Transducer, Trolling Time, Engine Trim, Bottom Paint, Trim Tabs, Curtains, Tops, Gear Placement, Prop Size / Condition / Type

This report should be used only as a general reference guide.

* Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time.

Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.

Seafarer 228 Customer Reviews

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Main Specifications

Seafarer 228

Standard Features

Optional Features

CHOOSE AN ENGINE BELOW FOR DETAILED PERFORMANCE SPECS OR SELECT TWO ENGINE PACKAGES TO COMPARE

250 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

Available in gray or pearlescent white

GRAY

WHITE

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250 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke (Single)

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250 Yamaha Four-Stroke Single

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke Single

Seafarer 228 Customer Reviews