Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 vs Grady-White Freedom 275 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Freedom 255 2010 vs Grady-White Freedom 275 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 Freedom 255 2010 has a 150-hp advantage over the Grady-White Freedom 275 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 275 2022 carries 184 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Grady-White Freedom 255 2010. 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 2010 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White Freedom 275 2022 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeGrady-White
Makenot available
ModelFreedom 255
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Deadrise20° at transom
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.75
Length - Feet26.11
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail26.11 ft
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.96
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches313
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters696.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal184
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 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower