Is Grady-White worth it?

Every third party study ever done in the marine industry has ranked Grady-White highest in its category. No other coastal boat builder has been highest ranked even once. If you want the most satisfying boat experience, every indicator ever done says you really want the Grady-White.

What makes Grady-White boats so good?

Some of the stand-out reasons include company heritage, innovative design, exceptional attention to detail, and award-winning performance .

What is the biggest Grady-White?

The largest unsinkable boat of its kind, Grady-White sets the standard in luxury fishing boats with this flagship 45-foot centre console!

What is Grady-White ranked?

Grady-White is one of the most renowned saltwater boat manufacturers in the world. Along with highest customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and reliability, and countless awards, Grady-White's SeaV² ® hull performance has been ranked #1 in each of the eight J.D. Power and Associates Marine Studies ever done .

Why is Grady-White so expensive?

Grady-White boats have one of the highest resale values in the industry. Even if you decide to keep your boat for the long haul, you won't be disappointed. Grady-White boats are built to last and that's part of the reason they hold such a high resale value.

Are Grady whites unsinkable?

Every Grady White, 18'-37', is completely unsinkable and boasts true self bailing co*ckpits for added security and ease of maintenance.

How much is a 45 ft Grady-White?

The starting price is $799,900, the most expensive is $1,250,000, and the average price of $1,250,000 .

Who is the owner of Grady-White Boats?

Eddie Smith , the owner and CEO of Grady-White Boats, grew up in the central foothills of North Carolina, and from an early age he and his father, Eddie Sr. (”George”), shared a love of the outdoors–especially ﬁshing and hunting.

How much is a Grady-White Canyon 386?

The starting price is $1,086,537 , the most expensive is $1,086,537, and the average price of $1,086,537.

What makes Freeman boats so good?

Freeman boats outperform those who dare to compare, with these factors setting our company apart: Ride quality . Fuel Efficiency. Offshore capability.

What type of boat is a Grady-White?

Dual & Center Console Saltwater Fishing Boats .

Who owns Grady-White Boats?

Eddie Smith , the owner and CEO of Grady-White Boats, grew up in the central foothills of North Carolina, and from an early age he and his father, Eddie Sr. (”George”), shared a love of the outdoors–especially ﬁshing and hunting.

Grady White Restoration (2024)

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Joined: Jul 13, 2012

Messages: 6

Jul 13, 2012

Hello iboats. I am brand new to this site so please bear with me. I recently purchased my first boat, ( with the exception of the 1962 Grumman aluminum rowboat that was my fathers)a 1975 Grady White Adventurer 183. I purchased the boat with a trailer and a mercury 115 for $200.00. The motor runs as far as I'm told by my girlfriends father who was the previous owner. I found a soft spot in the deck when I nearly stepped through it. Being the curious person that I am I started cutting into it and found that most of the deck is rotted as well as a good portion of the stringers on the port side. I am a carpenter by trade but have no experience with boats. My big question is just what does replacing the deck involve?

Trooper82

Commander

Joined: Nov 21, 2011

Messages: 2,648

Jul 13, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

Welcome to Iboats...

You came to the right place to get help...

If you want to see what replacing a deck involves....I just finished mine...take a look at my thread in signature below...
oops!, a forum member/moderater has a post in the stickies at the top of this forum....Replacing a Deck

Few things you need to consider before getting too far into the demo...

Safety is paramount ...Fiberglass is nasty and dangerous stuff...respirator, safety glasses....gloves at minimum...tyvek, baby powder if you don't want to itch too much...lets see some pics...

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Joined: Jul 13, 2012

Messages: 6

Jul 13, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

Trooper82 said:
Welcome to Iboats...
You came to the right place to get help...
If you want to see what replacing a deck involves....I just finished mine...take a look at my thread in signature below...
oops!, a forum member/moderater has a post in the stickies at the top of this forum....Replacing a Deck
Few things you need to consider before getting too far into the demo...
Safety is paramount ...Fiberglass is nasty and dangerous stuff...respirator, safety glasses....gloves at minimum...tyvek, baby powder if you don't want to itch too much...lets see some pics...
Click to expand...

Thanks for the reply Trooper. I'm familiar with fiberglass being in the construction industry. I've seen many outdoor decks and shower pans being done and had to tolerate the fumes as well. Unfortunately I've never dabbled in fiberglass work myself as it would be useful now. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as I undertake this project. Right now I'm just trying to be sure that it's worth my time and money.

Pmccraney

Lieutenant Commander

Joined: Jul 26, 2011

Messages: 1,734

Jul 13, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

You can do this!!! With your experience as a carpenter, I am sure you will do great work.

Just be patient and try and enjoy the process. I will say that jumping on iboats and posting your progress will make the process all the more fun. You will meet many great and helpful people.

Post some pics (use photobucket) and read a lot of "greatest hits" threads. Trooper has done great work, so look through his. Friscoboater has two great threads as well with lots of videos (most people new to the forum get started there). Some other great threads to "indoctrinate" you to the madness: WoodonGlass (blue flamingo thread) and Archbuilder (Miss Morgan Nescher thread). The list goes on and on.... As troop mentioned, read through the stickies at the top.

Look forward to seeing your boat and following along.

Patrick

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Joined: Jul 13, 2012

Messages: 6

Jul 14, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

Thanks Patrick. I'm still weighing my options on tearing the entire floor up and really diving into this project. I really do love this boat so i am leaning towards doing it. I noticed the transom has some flex in it and the glass on the inside seems to be blistered. My concern now is that the transom, floor and stringers will all have to be replaced. It has me a little intimidated due to my lack of experience with boats. I was hoping someone on here has possibly done this repair on this model boat before. i have so many questions. I'm sure alot are probably not specific to one make or another so i'll post them as i go. I appreciate the tips.

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Joined: Jul 13, 2012

Messages: 6

Jul 14, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

Can anyone tell me the level of difficulty in pulling a cap from my boat? (1975 GW 183) It seems like it is the best way to do a proper Deck/stringer replacement.

Teamster

Lieutenant Commander

Joined: Nov 8, 2010

Messages: 1,923

Jul 15, 2012

Re: Grady White Restoration

$200 for a Grady White??,............Sounds like a great deal!!!

Post lot's of pics, we like pics!!!

I'm sure one of the experienced glass guys will be along to answer your questions,...

I would say that just reading other threads around here can be a great learning experience as well,..

Looking forward to following along,....

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Grady White Restoration (2024)

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Trooper82

Commander

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Pmccraney

Lieutenant Commander

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Chuckboogie

Cadet

Teamster

Lieutenant Commander

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