Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 and the Grady-White Journey 258 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 050 hp, the Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 has a 700-hp advantage over the Grady-White Journey 258 2009'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 Journey 258 2009 carries 127 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Grady-White Canyon 366 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Grady-White Journey 258 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Grady-White Canyon 366 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Grady-White Journey 258 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
MakeGrady-White
ModelCanyon 366
ModelJourney 258
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 2 in. (4.01 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters4.01
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches158
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. (2.74 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Depth - DetailCockpit: 28 in. (0.71 m)
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches27
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: TBD
Weight - DetailWithout Engine: 4,320 lbs. (1,960 kg)
Width [transom] - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feet36.58
Length - Feet24.75
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters11.15
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches439
Length overall - Inches297
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1959.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.432
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail420 gal. (1,590 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal. (481 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1589.87
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max1,050 hp (783 kW)
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity65 gal. (246.1 l)
Water capacitynot available