Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White Gulfstream 232 2022 vs Grady-White Journey 258 2008 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 Journey 258 2008 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 Gulfstream 232 2022 carries 141 gallons versus 127 gallons in the Grady-White Journey 258 2008. 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 Journey 258 2008 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.50 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches297
Beam9.30 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft Min1.67 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. Hardtop: 8 ft. 8 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,320 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1959.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.432
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal141
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Liters533.74
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
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 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGrady-White
Modelnot available
ModelJourney 258
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass