builder reader response benchmark “just love my … · 2019-06-25 · ff shore center- console...

F ans of ofshore center- console boats want them seaworthy and dry-riding, and they want them generous in fishing room. Grady-White gives them all that in spades, and plenty more. One of the best-known and most well-respected brands across several categories, G-W is at home wherever both water and fish run big. Of those in our survey who own an ofshore center-console boat — of any nameplate — Grady placed first among brands they’d consider in repurchase shopping, by a big margin. And seaworthiness and ride quality play a big part. Credit that stable, smooth and comfortable ride to the hand-laid SeaV2 progressive hull, which begins at a stable 20 degrees (wide chines adding at-rest and trolling stability). The hull sharp- ens as it approaches the bow, splitting waves cleanly and softly. Grady-White was born six decades ago to tame North Carolina’s legendary and demanding waters and inlets; while the brand is still built there, its fame and presence have spread well beyond. GRADY-WHITE FISHERMAN 257 Grady-White says it listened to avid saltwater sport-fishing customers — and to coastal recreation-loving families — before designing and introducing its 25-foot Fisherman 257 center-console. This boat is ready to battle fish, with thigh-high bolsters throughout, and toe rails along the sides for secure gafng and fish fighting. Anticipating, thoughtfully, great success in those fishy fights, the Fisherman 257 has port and starboard 120-quart insulated fish boxes (which gravity-drain overboard) within cushioned bow seats, and a 185-quart box aft of the leaning post for fish, bait or refreshments. A 32-gallon livewell stands ready in the aft port corner. Four gunwale-mounted rod holders — meeting or exceeding what 70 percent of inshore-fishing survey respondents say is their The Yamaha digital panel features a Ritchie compass and DC toggle controls minimum — stand ready. Four vertical rod holders are on the rear of the helm seat; an optional fiberglass T-top bears four more. The console storage locks protect the circuit breakers too. The leaning bar features a footrest, backrest and flip-up bolster. Foldaway bolstered bow backrests face forward. 69% of survey participants said a foldaway aft seat was important; this patented aft seat fulfills this expertly. MORE INFO gradywhite.com Grady-White Boats ON TARGET Rod holders meet or exceed expectations Seating at helm meets two-person preferred minimum Safety flotation meets strong survey preference OWNERS SAY Very seaworthy and easy to fish Smooth, comfortable ride Easy to fish around GRADY-WHITE SAYS Highly functional saltwater fishing machine Attention to detail Grady sets a new standard for boater satisfaction, with generous fishing considerations, spacious passenger seating area, and the nameplate’s signature SeaV2 ride Unanimously wins all customer-satisfaction awards SPECS LOA: 24'9" Beam: 8'6" Fuel Capacity: 135 gal. Dry Weight: 4,300 lb. plus power Max HP: 400 Certifications: NMMA READER RESPONSE “JUST LOVE MY GRADY” BUILDER BENCHMARK Survey Says: 88 | OFFSHORE | BOAT BUYERS GUIDE 2019

Upload: others

Post on 29-May-2020

2 views

Category:

Documents

0 download

Report

Download

Embed Size (px):

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: BUILDER READER RESPONSE BENCHMARK “JUST LOVE MY … · 2019-06-25 · Ff shore center- console boats want them seaworthy and dry-riding, and they want them generous in ﬁ shing

Fans of off shore center-console boats want them

seaworthy and dry-riding, and they want them generous in fi shing room. Grady-White gives them all that in spades, and plenty more. One of the best-known and

most well-respected brands across several categories, G-W is at home wherever both water and fi sh run big. Of those in our survey who own an off shore center-console boat — of any nameplate — Grady placed fi rst among brands they’d consider in repurchase shopping, by a big margin. And seaworthiness and ride quality play a big part.Credit that stable, smooth and

comfortable ride to the hand-laid SeaV2 progressive hull, which begins at a stable 20 degrees (wide chines adding at-rest and trolling stability). The hull sharp-ens as it approaches the bow, splitting waves cleanly and softly. Grady-White was born six

decades ago to tame North Carolina’s legendary and demanding waters and inlets; while the brand is still built

there, its fame and presence have spread well beyond.

GRADY-WHITE FISHERMAN 257 Grady-White says it listened to avid saltwater sport-fi shing customers — and to coastal recreation-loving families — before designing and introducing its 25-foot Fisherman 257 center-console.This boat is ready to battle

fi sh, with thigh-high bolsters throughout, and toe rails along the sides for secure gaffi ng and fi sh fi ghting.Anticipating, thoughtfully,

great success in those fi shy fi ghts, the Fisherman 257 has port and starboard 120-quart insulated fi sh boxes (which gravity-drain overboard) within cushioned bow seats, and a 185-quart box aft of the leaning post for fi sh, bait or refreshments. A 32-gallon livewell stands ready in the aft port corner. Four gunwale-mounted rod hold-ers — meeting or exceeding what 70 percent of inshore-fi shing survey respondents say is their

The Yamaha digital panel features a Ritchie compass and DC toggle controls

minimum — stand ready.Four vertical rod holders are

on the rear of the helm seat; an optional fi berglass T-top bears four more.The console storage locks

protect the circuit breakers too.The leaning bar features a

footrest, backrest and fl ip-up bolster. Foldaway bolstered bow backrests face forward. 69% of survey participants said

a foldaway aft seat was important; this patented aft seat fulfi lls this expertly.

MORE INFOgradywhite.com

Grady-White Boats

ON TARGETRod holders meet or exceed expectations

Seating at helm meets two-person preferred

minimum

Safety fl otation meets strong survey