Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Express 360 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 375 2024 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Express 360 2012 vs Grady-White Freedom 375 2024 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 1 050 hp, the Grady-White Express 360 2012 has a 600-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 375 2024'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 Express 360 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Grady-White Freedom 375 2024. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 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 360 2012 at 39,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Grady-White Freedom 375 2024 at 36,7 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 36
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 2 in. (4.01 m)
Beam13.20 ft
Beam - Meters4.01
Beam - Meters4.02
Beam - Inches158
Beam - Inches158
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches126
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: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 14,919 lbs. (6,767 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6767.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14919
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet39.25
Length - Feet36.7
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) Center Line: 36 ft. 7 in. (11.15 m)
Length overall - Detail36.70 ft
Length overall - Meters11.96
Length overall - Meters11.19
Length overall - Inches471
Length overall - Inches440
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1211.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max1,050 hp (783 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 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeXTO Offshore
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower450 hp
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower