Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Fisherman 257 2022 vs Grady-White Freedom 255 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Fisherman 257 2022 vs Grady-White Freedom 255 2012 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 Freedom 255 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Grady-White Fisherman 257 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 Freedom 255 2012 carries 153 gallons versus 135 gallons in the Grady-White Fisherman 257 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 Freedom 255 2012 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White Fisherman 257 2022 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.90 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in. (7.55 m)
Length - Feet24.9
Length - Feet24.75
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches297
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches20
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) Without Hardtop: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,459 lbs. (2,023 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2022.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4459
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Fuel tank capacity - Gal153
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters579.17
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelFour-Stroke
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower200 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (579 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGrady-White
Modelnot available
ModelFreedom 255
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee