Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 350 hp for the Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 and 350 hp for the Grady-White Journey 258 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 carries 234 gallons versus 127 gallons in the Grady-White Journey 258 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Grady-White Journey 258 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Grady-White Freedom 307 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Grady-White Journey 258 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.60 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length - Feet30.6
Length - Feet24.75
Length overall - Meters9.33
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches367
Length overall - Inches297
Beam10.70 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.26
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches128
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.20 ft
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.67
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
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 - DetailWithout Engine: 4,320 lbs. (1,960 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1959.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.432
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower350 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 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal. (481 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity234
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGrady-White
Modelnot available
ModelJourney 258
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee