Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Express 305 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Express 305 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 307 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 700 hp, the Grady-White Express 305 2012 has a 350-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 307 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 307 2022 carries 234 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Grady-White Express 305 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 Express 305 2012 and its 700-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 with its 350-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
Makenot available
ModelExpress 305
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Beam10.70 ft
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Meters3.26
Beam - Inches127
Beam - Inches128
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 28 in. (0.71 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.67
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 8,850 lbs. (4,014 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4014.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.885
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet32.58
Length - Feet30.6
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m) Center Line: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.30 m)
Length overall - Detail30.60 ft
Length overall - Meters9.93
Length overall - Meters9.33
Length overall - Inches391
Length overall - Inches367
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 - Detail290 gal. (1,098 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max700 hp (522 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 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity234
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower