This boat has a baby strapped in the helm seat! FYI 3 under the hardtop is doable with the companion seat. For more information, visit Grady-White. see: http://www.jdpower.com/boats/fishing. Whaler says their Outrages are Deep V's, however the 190 only has an 18degree v at the transom. Both are fine fishing boats. Poor Fuel Mileage. The EdgeWater 262cx and the Boston Whaler 270 Vantage come standard with twin 200-hp outboards while the Grady White Freedom 285 comes with twin 250’s. Same goes for the Boston Whaler 230 Vantage. View Single Post 02-26-2006, 09:53 AM #30 mturnerb. NMMA Hall of Fame Welcomes Grady-White President. I think it cost $90. Grady-White Excels with World-Class Customer Satisfaction. The Boston Whaler is a bit more focused on the indestructibility of their vessel than the overall aesthetics and presentation of the quality of the materials. Mainly folks like the ones we have in this forum. If fishing is your intended sport, then I would suggest the Outrage, but I own a whaler, not a Grady so take that into consideration. Boating Magazine may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07: I am looking at two different boats, a Grady White 208 Adventure and a Boston Whaler 205 Conquest. I have owned two Gradys - 268 Islander and 306 Bimini - and one Pursuit, a 2470 walkaround. Fishability Test: Boston Whaler 405 Conquest. See Grady-White … Watch the full video from Wavy Boats here, the Whaler is the 1st boat! Re: Boston Whaler vs. Grady White Ryan,
Did you know that all Gradys are made using closed cell foam making them virtually unsinkable? I owned a dauntless 18. By Lenny Rudow. What are Boston Whaler boats? In recent years, the models for the Boston Whaler as well a… Join Date: Nov 2001. Even this much larger craft is knocked around by the waves. Want to buy a Grady White 185 vs. Boston Whaler 180 Dauntless or Outrage 190 for inshore fishing. Grady White vs. Boston Whaler. Grady White or Boston Whaler or Mako or Pro Line? We had a 282 Sailfish previous to our Marlin and the extra weight in the Marlin makes for a much better ride. More Grady-White. http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/album/175819/235674/11010043, http://home.earthlink.net/~bluewaterpirate/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/speakers.jpg, http://home.earthlink.net/~bluewaterpirate/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/twoofakind.jpg, http://home.earthlink.net/~bluewaterpirate/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/ventura210crop.jpg, BW 210 Ventura 8' 4" beamGas 92 gallons. But then I would rather have Yamaha's so im split. Senior Member . It is a very stable rig and serves as an excellent fishing platform. I have decided to go with the cuddy cabin because I have 2 small children. Re: Boston Whaler vs. Grady White. For over 60 years, we’ve put our customers first. Grady White vs. Boston Whaler. Looking on opinions on a Boston Whaler Montauk 17' vs. a Grady White 180 Sportsman? See Grady-White Freedom 235 listings. Even before there were surveys, Grady-White has been dedicated to customer satisfaction. I now have an Eastport 205, which has a deeper hull than the Dauntless 18. Re: Boston Whaler vs. Grady White Both of these makes represent the "first tier" of boats in current production. Had a 1962 Evinrude V-4 75hp outboard. My dad proudly called it a "cabin cruiser." The Grady-White, with its single 250, reached a respectable 39 mph with a level of comfort matched only by the Boston Whaler. By Lenny Rudow. Copyright © 2021 Boating Magazine. A slightly less expensive but still well-built option would be the Cobia 22 Dual Console. Whatever boat you choose, use it safely and enjoy your time on the water. I was at the Newport Boat Show last week and the new Pursuit 25 dual console was no match for any of the Grady DCs. For fishing Lake Michigan, the Dauntless rocked less. Grady White or Boston Whaler or Mako or Pro Line? Both makes use fiberglass encapsulated marine plywood for stringers and transom.. really no diff. Not knowing your budget the Pursuit OS is a very nice set up worth looking at. Hell's Bay Boatworks. While maximizing horsepower is normal for center console owners, many dual console buyers value fuel efficiency over other performance metrics and here again, the EdgeWater 262cx shines. That was like "WOW" when we did that. 18'11" LOA, probably not even 7' beam. The hull is self-bailing.If you want a trolling motor, consider a Dauntless without the bow rail. Former NFL Player Domenik Hixon is a Successful Charter Fishing Captain, Yamaha Updates Its Popular V-6 Offshore Outboards, Cheat Sheet on How to Winterize Your Boat, Parker Boats Sponsors 10 Day Boating Journey for Inclusiveness, Off My Dock: Be A Better Boating Scavenger, I Learned About Boating From This: Don’t Let The Crew Bow Ride in a Rough Inlet.