Fisherman 257
25' CENTER CONSOLE
Designed for the avid sport fishing family who also loves coastal recreation, Grady-White, the top center console boat manufacturer, built the Fisherman 257, a 25-foot boat that fits the bill in every way! Three large insulated fish boxes, a 32-gallon livewell, and a full height windshield with integrated T-top complete with spreader lights, outrigger plates, and rod storage for four rods makes this boat ready for action. Topped off with Grady’s unrivaled SeaV²® hull performance, quality, and timeless style, the 257 delivers the ultimate in boating satisfaction.
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Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console running
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console boat running port side my2022
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console boat profile
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console bow cushioned seating
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console bow fish boxes
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console helm overall shown with optional helm master
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console lean bar
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console self-bailing cockpit
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console aft bench seat
Grady-White Fisherman 257 windshield and windshield wiper
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console hardtop with optional color
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console head
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console bow shade
Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console casting platform
Fisherman 257 Main Specifications
Beam Amidships
8'6" (2.59 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines
24'9" (7.55 m)
Bridge Clearance
8'5" (2.57 m)
Cockpit Depth
27" (0.69 m)
Hull Draft
20" (0.51 m)
Transom Deadrise
20 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
Maximum HP
400 (298 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard
135 gal. (511 l)
Passenger Capacity
10
Weight w/o Engines
4300 lb. (1951 kg)
Fisherman 257 Features & Options
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Denotes feature as trademarked, exclusive, patented, or patent pending
2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Cockpit toe rails
Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and bow roller
Batteries (2) w/battery select switches (one per engine)
Cleats
Cockpit bolsters
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Cutting board
Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders - stainless steel (3)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish box - 120-qt. (113.6 l) forward port divided insulated fish box w/ob drain
Fish box - 120-qt. (113.6 l) forward starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain
Fish box - 185-qt. (175.1 l) aft insulated fish box w/ob drain
Forward bolsters
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
Integrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladder
International lighting
Livewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)
Rod holders - cockpit (4)
Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating - lean bar w/backrest, split flip-up bolster, knife & plier holders, tackle trays, lockable storage & rod holders (4)
Seating - foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion
Seating - port & starboard cushioned bow seating w/forward facing foldaway bolstered backrest (2)
Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), helm (2)
Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Transom door - fiberglass
Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
Compass
Drink holders - stainless steel (2)
Flush mount electronics area
Footrest - molded console footrest
Head - lockable console w/portable head, dome light, 12V accessory outlet, storage shelves, hanging locker & composite cherry & holly sole
Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion
Steering - hydraulic tilt
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
Storage nets
T-top - fiberglass w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat
Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top
Windshield wiper w/washer
Casting platform insert w/cushions
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Cockpit step - port
Convenience package - battery charger (1) & dockside power w/galvanic isolator
Cooler - removable 65-qt. (61 l) Yeti cooler under lean bar (in lieu of lockable storage)
Head - portable w/in-line macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump out
Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)
Outrigger kit - 18-ft. (5.5 m) crank T-top mounted stainless steel outriggers w/carbon fiber poles
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability (requires convenience package)
T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
Table - fiberglass bow table
Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
T-top wing curtains (ivory)
Fisherman 257 Performance Data
150 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 48.2 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.7 MPH @ 3800 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 12.2
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.44
CLASSIC WHITE
Standard
200 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 52.5 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 30.0 MPH @ 3700 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 11.3
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.66
CLASSIC WHITE
Standard
150 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
2.7L
Test Date
4/26/2014
Prop Size
14 1/4 X 18 Reliance SDS
Weight as Tested
6533 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.7 MPH @ 3800 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 3.24 |
| 1500 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.69 |
| 2000 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.95 |
| 2500 | 12.9 | 6.9 | 1.88 |
| 3000 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 2.49 |
| 3500 | 26.7 | 11.1 | 2.40 |
| 3800 | 29.7 | 12.2 | 2.44 |
| 4000 | 31.1 | 13.7 | 2.27 |
| 4500 | 35.8 | 17.2 | 2.08 |
| 5000 | 40.4 | 21.9 | 1.84 |
| 5500 | 44.0 | 27.6 | 1.59 |
| 6000 | 48.2 | 32.1 | 1.50 |
200 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
2.8L
Test Date
4/9/2015
Prop Size
14 1/4 X 18 Reliance SDS
Weight as Tested
6646 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
30.0 MPH @ 3700 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 3.58 |
| 1500 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 3.02 |
| 2000 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 1.97 |
| 2500 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 2.19 |
| 3000 | 21.2 | 7.7 | 2.75 |
| 3500 | 27.6 | 10.1 | 2.73 |
| 3700 | 30.0 | 11.3 | 2.66 |
| 4000 | 33.5 | 13.4 | 2.51 |
| 4500 | 38.9 | 18.2 | 2.14 |
| 5000 | 43.6 | 23.7 | 1.84 |
| 5500 | 47.4 | 31.1 | 1.53 |
| 6000 | 52.5 | 40.2 | 1.31 |
150 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
2.7L
Test Date
4/26/2014
Prop Size
14 1/4 X 18 Reliance SDS
Weight as Tested
6533 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.7 MPH @ 3800 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 3.24 |
| 1500 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.69 |
| 2000 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.95 |
| 2500 | 12.9 | 6.9 | 1.88 |
| 3000 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 2.49 |
| 3500 | 26.7 | 11.1 | 2.40 |
| 3800 | 29.7 | 12.2 | 2.44 |
| 4000 | 31.1 | 13.7 | 2.27 |
| 4500 | 35.8 | 17.2 | 2.08 |
| 5000 | 40.4 | 21.9 | 1.84 |
| 5500 | 44.0 | 27.6 | 1.59 |
| 6000 | 48.2 | 32.1 | 1.50 |
200 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Engine Size
2.8L
Test Date
4/9/2015
Prop Size
14 1/4 X 18 Reliance SDS
Weight as Tested
6646 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
30.0 MPH @ 3700 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 3.58 |
| 1500 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 3.02 |
| 2000 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 1.97 |
| 2500 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 2.19 |
| 3000 | 21.2 | 7.7 | 2.75 |
| 3500 | 27.6 | 10.1 | 2.73 |
| 3700 | 30.0 | 11.3 | 2.66 |
| 4000 | 33.5 | 13.4 | 2.51 |
| 4500 | 38.9 | 18.2 | 2.14 |
| 5000 | 43.6 | 23.7 | 1.84 |
| 5500 | 47.4 | 31.1 | 1.53 |
| 6000 | 52.5 | 40.2 | 1.31 |
Fisherman 257 Overhead
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Fisherman 257 Virtual Tour
Videos
Grady-White Fisherman 257 Review - Florida Sportsman
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The Grady-White Fisherman 257
Sport Fishing's Randy Vance on the Fisherman 257
MY2018 Fisherman 257
Customer Reviews
Industry Reviews
July-August 2023, Jupiter & Stuart Magazine - " Smooth Moves Grady-White Fisherman 257"
May 20, 2022, FloridaSportsman.com - "Grady-White Fisherman 257 Review"
January 2022, Fishing Boat Buyers Guide 2022 - "Grady-White Fisherman 257"
January 2022, The Fisherman - "2022 Boat & Motor Buyer’s Guide - Fisherman 257"
Nov/Dec 2021, On The Water BBG - "Grady-White Fisherman 257"
June 2021, Chesapeake Bay Magazine - "Grady-White Fisherman 257"
January 2018, Sportfishing Boat Buyers Guide - "Grady-White Fisherman 257"
July 2018, Southern Boating magazine - "Grady-White Fisherman 257"
July/August 2018, Pacific Powerboat magazine - "Grady-White Fisherman 257 Best of Both Worlds"