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251 CE

25' COASTAL EXPLORER

 

The 251 Coastal Explorer is aptly named. Built on Grady’s SeaV²® hull, the 251 offers more offshore capability and performance than any other inshore fishing boat. With built-in rod storage, bow and stern fishing platforms, and a deluxe lean bar with lockable storage and a 25-gal livewell, this 25-foot center console boat is packed with fishing features. Its numerous family-friendly amenities including a head area, plenty of water sport storage, and low gunnels for easy access to the water make it the best fishing and family center console boat!

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251 CE Main Specifications

Beam Amidships
8'6" (2.59 m)

Center Line Length w/o Engines
24'7" (7.49 m)

Bridge Clearance
8'1" (2.46 m)

Cockpit Depth
20" (0.51 m)

Hull Draft
16" (0.41 m)

Transom Deadrise

Maximum HP
300 (224 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard
78 gal. (295 l)

Passenger Capacity
10

Weight w/o Engines
4150 lb. (1882 kg)


251 CE Features & Options

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STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)

Basic flotation

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer bow with casting platform instert

Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Grady-White Boats nonskid fiberglass liner on deck of every model

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer, 25ft coastal explorer self-bailing cockpit.

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer stainless steel through hull fittings

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer low profile 316 grade stainless steel bow grab rail

Stern rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit & Deck

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Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer 100 percent hand laid SeaV2 hull and deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer batteries

Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer bow with casting platform instert

Casting platform insert w/cushion

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer pull up cleat

Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer boat blue cockpit lights.

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with recessed cockpit freshwater wash down

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted deck hardware

Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer gunwale drink holder

Drink holders - stainless steel (8)

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with engine flush connection near speaker and cockpit drain

Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)

Factory engine pre-rigging

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer bow fish boxes

Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain (2)

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer trim tabs

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer, 25 foot coastal explorer international lighting.

International lighting

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer boat swim ladder.

Ladder - aft swim ladder

Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer, 25ft coastal explorer bow ladder.

Ladder - bow access ladder w/storage enclosure

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft insulated raw water livewell with light and ob drain

Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer rod holder.

Rod holders - cockpit (4)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer vertical rod storage.

Rod storage - forward vertical (6)

Rod storage - lockable horizontal (4)

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer with stainless steel rubrail

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

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Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer aft bench seat center backrest.

Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard folding backrests & under seat drop-in boxes

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with deluxe lean bar that has tackle storage and a live well

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)

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Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer bow overall view

Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/folding backrests

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer stereo.

Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)

Grady-White Canyon 306, 30-foot center console stern eyes.

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer cockpit area with livewell and two storage boxes in transom

Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)

Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer, 25ft coastal explorer anchor locker.

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer port bow compartment.

Storage - port bow compartment w/drawer

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer starboard bow compartment.

Storage - starboard bow compartment w/tackle boxes (4)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer raw water washdown.

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water

Console

12V accessory outlet on a Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer.

Accessory outlet - 12V (2)

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with compass mounted on center console

Compass

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer drink holders.

Drink holders - stainless steel (2)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer forward fish box.

Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer flush mount electronics area.

Flush mount electronics area

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer head compartment with light

Head - lockable console w/stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & portable head

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer molded forward console seat with cushion and backrest

Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer boat helm master.

Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer steering wheel.

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot Coastal Explorer fishing boat T-top.

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

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer head compartment with light

Window - opening window w/screen

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer full height windshield

Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer bow table

Bow table package

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Grady-White hull color examples

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat

Grady-White 251 CE, 25-foot coastal explorer underwater lighting.

Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer, 25ft coastal explorer aft seat.

Seating - aft bench seat center backrest

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251, 25-foot bay boat with permanently mounted ski arch

Ski arch

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer showing the helm overall layout with steering

Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer t-top.

T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer trolling motor pre-rig.

Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

Grady-White 251 CE 25-foot coastal explorer windshield wiper

Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

Grady-White 251 CE, 25ft coastal explorer easy up bow shade.

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)


251 CE Performance Data

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single

Top Speed: 49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM

Optimum Cruise: 27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise: 7.4

MPG at Optimum Cruise: 3.66

White engine color

GRAY

Standard

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

No

Bottom Paint

No

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM MPH GPH MPG
1000 5.5 1.4 4.07
1500 7.4 2.2 3.36
2000 8.6 3.4 2.57
2500 13.8 5.1 2.71
3000 22.6 6.4 3.56
3300 27.1 7.4 3.66
3500 29.5 8.5 3.46
4000 34.4 11.3 3.06
4500 38.1 14.6 2.61
5000 43.2 19.8 2.18
5500 47.7 25.1 1.90
5800 49.6 26.6 1.86
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PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS
The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim, bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide. Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

No

Bottom Paint

No

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM MPH GPH MPG
1000 5.5 1.4 4.07
1500 7.4 2.2 3.36
2000 8.6 3.4 2.57
2500 13.8 5.1 2.71
3000 22.6 6.4 3.56
3300 27.1 7.4 3.66
3500 29.5 8.5 3.46
4000 34.4 11.3 3.06
4500 38.1 14.6 2.61
5000 43.2 19.8 2.18
5500 47.7 25.1 1.90
5800 49.6 26.6 1.86
Back To Engines
PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS
The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim, bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide. Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White at this time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.

251 CE Overhead

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Industry Reviews

 

 December 27, 2023 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE"

 

 September 16, 2022 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

 

 November 2018, Best Boat Florida Sportsman - "Grady-White 251 CE — a serious fishing platform with amenities"

 

 June 19, 2017, sportfishingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE - Fish Inshore Bays and Blue Water"

 

 June 2017, Sport Fishing Magazine - "251 CE — an evolutionary design"

 

 February 2017, The Fisherman - "Boat sense: Inshore Fishing Boats"

 

 October 2016, anglersjournal.com - "All-Purpose Performers"

 

 April 2015, Sport Fishing Magazine - "Popping for Tarheel Reds"

 

 January 2015, BoatTEST.com - "Grady-White 251 CE (2015-)"

 

 August/September 2014, Salt Water Sportsman - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

 

 August 2014, Soundings - "Grady-White 251 CE"

 

 May 2014, Sport Fishing Magazine - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

 

 April 2014, Chesapeake Bay - "Grady-White 251 CE"

 

 March 2014, Boats.com - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

 

 February 2014, Sport Fishing Magazine - "Bay Boats That Can Take You Offshore"

 

 January 2014, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt - "Inshore Piece of Heaven, Offshore Peace of Mind"