Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251

Length

7.49M

Beam

2.59M

Horsepower

350HP

Dry Weight

1,882KG

The Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251 is a versatile 7.6-metre bay boat that brings Grady-White's legendary build quality and ride comfort to Australian inshore waters. With her moderate draft, spacious deck layout and premium Yamaha power, she handles everything from shallow estuary fishing to open-bay crossings with confidence. Built for anglers and families who want a premium platform for exploring coastal waterways, flats fishing and bay cruising without sacrificing quality or performance.

Safety

2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail – low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Console grab rail
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
Stern rail – low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Rubrail – high density PVC w/ stainless steel insert
Windshield – scratch resistant acrylic windshield w/handrail

Cockpit & Deck

Captain Grady® – digital boat systems and operations guide for iPad and iPhone
Composite stringer system & transom – water impervious
100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Casting platform insert w/cushion
Cleats – flush mount (pull up)
Cockpit lights – blue LED
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed) w/10-gallon (38 l) water tank
Deck hardware – 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders – stainless steel (8)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish box – 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port insulated fish box w/ob drain
Fish box – 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain
Fuel capacity – 78-gallon (295 l) tank
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
International lighting
Ladder – aft swim ladder
Ladder – bow access ladder w/storage enclosure
Livewell – 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)
Rod holders aft (4)
Lockable rod storage
Rod storage holders forward – vertical (6)
Seating – aft bench seat w/port & starboard folding backrests
Seating – Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
Seating – port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/folding backrests
Stern eyes – heavy-duty 316 stainless steel
Storage – aft rigging compartments (2)
Storage – forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Storage – port bow compartment w/drawer
Storage – starboard bow compartment w/tackle boxes (4)
Washdown – pressurized raw water w/ hose
Accessory outlet – 12V (2)
Drink holders – stainless steel (2)
Flush mount electronics area
Window – opening window w/screen

Console

Battery select switch – easy access pod
Stereo system w/AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary audio connections/amplifier, Bluetooth®, remote unit & fold down storage; speakers – console forward (2) & helm (2)
T-top (fiberglass) w/integrated windshield, painted frame, radio box, storage net, dome light, spreader light, rod holders (4) & radar flat
Compass
Cooler/ice box – 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat
Head – lockable console w/stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & portable head
Seating – molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest
Steering – hydraulic tilt
Steering wheel – 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

Bow table package
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Engine paint – Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 HP only)
Hull colour – Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog Blue, Ocean Mist Blue, Sand, or Sea Glass gelcoat
Yamaha Binnacle Control with integrated start/stop button
Lighting – underwater blue LED (2)
Rod storage – horizontal (4) (2 port, 2 starboard)
Seating – aft bench seat centre backrest
Ski arch
Steering – Helm Master EX® w/Full Maneuverability
T-top colour – underside of fibreglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull colour option)
Trolling motor pre-rig – swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
Windshield wiper
Easy up bow shade (black or ivory mesh)