Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White 251 CE 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White 251 CE 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Grady-White Journey 258 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Grady-White 251 CE 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Grady-White Journey 258 2012 carries 127 gallons versus 78 gallons in the Grady-White 251 CE 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Grady-White Journey 258 2012 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White 251 CE 2022 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.70 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in. (7.55 m)
Length - Feet24.7
Length - Feet24.75
Length overall - Meters7.53
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches297
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail1.60 ft
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.49
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWithout Engine: 4,320 lbs. (1,960 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1959.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.432
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Liters295.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal. (481 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGrady-White
Modelnot available
ModelJourney 258
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee