Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Chase 273 2007 vs Grady-White Freedom 285 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Chase 273 2007 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 500 hp, the Grady-White Chase 273 2007 has a 150-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 Chase 273 2007. 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 Chase 273 2007 and its 500-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
ModelChase 273
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam9.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.93
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (with T-top 8 ft. 3 in.)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18.5℃ with SeaV℃ hull (continuously variable vee)
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in.
Draft [max] - Detail2.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.67
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail4,843 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2196.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4843
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches323
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal.
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 - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max500 hp
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