Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Canyon 283 2009 vs Grady-White Freedom 285 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Canyon 283 2009 vs Grady-White Freedom 285 2022 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 600 hp, the Grady-White Canyon 283 2009 has a 250-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 285 2022's 350-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 Freedom 285 2022 carries 214 gallons versus 205 gallons in the Grady-White Canyon 283 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 Canyon 283 2009 and its 600-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White Freedom 285 2022 with its 350-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
Makenot available
ModelCanyon 283
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Beam9.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.93
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m) With T-top: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.67
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 5,864 lbs. (2,660 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2659.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5864
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. (2.74 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal. (776 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Fuel tank capacity - Liters810.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Fuel tank capacity - Gal214
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max600 hp (448 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelFour-Stroke
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower