Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Chase 273 2008 vs Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Chase 273 2008 vs Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 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 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 255 2010'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 Chase 273 2008 carries 205 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Grady-White Freedom 255 2010. 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 Chase 273 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 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 Chase 273 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Grady-White Chase 273 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 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
ModelChase 273
ModelFreedom 255
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. 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
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches27
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24.75
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches323
Length overall - Inches297
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20° at transom
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)