Grady-White Coastal Explorer 231

Length

6.88M

Beam

2.59M

Horsepower

300HP

Dry Weight

1,687KG

The Grady-White Coastal Explorer 231 is a purpose-built 7.0-metre bay boat designed for Australian anglers who fish shallow coastal waters, estuaries and flats. With her shallow draft, poling platform capability and the legendary SeaV² hull adapted for inshore conditions, she delivers access to waters that deeper-V boats simply cannot reach. Perfect for sight-casting, estuary fishing and exploring the countless shallow waterways that make Australian coastal fishing world-class.

Safety

Automatic bilge pump (1500 GPH) (5678 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rails – low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Composite stringer system & transom – water impervious
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
Stern grab rails – low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit & Deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)
Cleats – flush mount (pull up)
Cockpit lights – blue LED
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Deck hardware – 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders – stainless steel (8)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish box – 277-qt. (262.1 l) forward insulated fish box w/overboard drain
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
International lighting
Ladder – aft swim ladder
Rod holders – cockpit (4)
Rod storage – forward vertical (4) & aft vertical (3)
Rubrail – high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating – aft jump seats (2) w/innovative swing-open, walk-through backrests
Seating – Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), knife & plier holder, 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
Seating – bow cushioned seating w/electromechanically adjustable backrests (2)
Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights – bow (2), cockpit (2)
Stern eyes – 316 grade stainless steel
Storage – aft rigging compartments (2)
Storage – forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Washdown – pressurized raw water w/hose
Water tank – 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water

Console

Accessory outlet – 12V (2)
Compass
Drink holders – stainless steel (2)
Fish box – 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat
Flush mount electronics area
Head – lockable console w/stand up head area, indirect light, bulk storage & portable head
Seating – molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest
Steering – hydraulic tilt
Steering wheel – 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
T-top w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat
Window – opening window w/screen
Windshield – scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top

Optional Features

Casting platform insert w/cushion
Cockpit rod storage – horizontal (4)
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Head – portable w/deck pump out
Hull color – Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
Ski arch
Steering – Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
Table – fiberglass bow table (requires casting platform insert)
T-top color – underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
Trolling motor pre-rig – batteries (3) and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
Windshield wiper