Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Fisherman 257 2011 vs Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Fisherman 257 2011 vs Grady-White Gulfstream 232 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 350 hp, the Grady-White Fisherman 257 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022's 200-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 Fisherman 257 2011 carries 151 gallons versus 141 gallons in the Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 Fisherman 257 2011 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
Makenot available
ModelFisherman 257
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9.30 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.83
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - DetailWithout Engine: 4,045 lbs. (1,835 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1834.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4045
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.75
Length - Feet23.5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in. (7.54 m)
Length overall - Detail23.50 ft
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches282
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.67 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (572 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters533.74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel tank capacity - Gal141
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 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 Horsepower200 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower