Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Express 330 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 335 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Express 330 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 335 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 330 2012 has a 250-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 335 2022's 450-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 335 2022 carries 293 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Grady-White Express 330 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 10 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: The Grady-White Express 330 2012 at 35,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Grady-White Freedom 335 2022 at 33,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
Makenot available
ModelExpress 33
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m)
Beam11.70 ft
Beam - Meters3.53
Beam - Meters3.57
Beam - Inches139
Beam - Inches140
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 10 in. (3.00 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 10,840 lbs. (4,917 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4916.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1084
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet35.83
Length - Feet33.5
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 35 ft. 10 in. (10.92 m) Center Line: 33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 m)
Length overall - Detail33.50 ft
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Meters10.21
Length overall - Inches43
Length overall - Inches402
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1109.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal293
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max700 hp (522 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeXTO Offshore
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower450 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeXTO Offshore
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower450 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower