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 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

Grady-White Fisherman 257 center console boat profile

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main specs

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 (SeaV^2® progression)

Maximum HP

400 (298 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard

135 gal. (511 l)

Passenger Capacity

10 Weight w/o Engines

4300 lb. (1951 kg)

features & options

Fisherman 257 Features & Options

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STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

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

Basic flotation

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console bow cup holder and grab rail

Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit toe rails

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console self-bailing cockpit.

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Cockpit & Deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Anchor windlass on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and bow roller

Batteries and battery switches on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Batteries (2) w/battery select switches (one per engine)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console cleat

Cleats

Cockpit bolsters

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console blue LED cockpit lights below gunnel bolsters

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

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console hydraulic trim tabs.

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console outboard mounting system with boarding ladder

Integrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladder

International lighting

Livewell on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

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 holder on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Rod holders - cockpit (4)

Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)

Rubrail on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console lean bar.

Seating - lean bar w/backrest, split flip-up bolster, knife & plier holders, tackle trays, lockable storage & rod holders (4)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console aft bench seat.

Seating - foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion

Seating - port & starboard cushioned bow seating w/forward facing foldaway bolstered backrest (2)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console stereo.

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

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

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console transom door

Transom door - fiberglass

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console raw water washdown

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater

Console

Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port

Compass

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console drink holders.

Drink holders - stainless steel (2)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console flush mount electronics.

Flush mount electronics area

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console footrest molded into console

Footrest - molded console footrest

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console boat head area.

Head - lockable console w/portable head, dome light, 12V accessory outlet, storage shelves, hanging locker & composite cherry & holly sole

Forward console seat on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion

Steering - hydraulic tilt

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console boat steering wheel.

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

Storage nets

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console t-top.

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 on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top

Windshield wiper w/washer

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

Casting platform on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Casting platform insert w/cushions

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Cockpit step on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Cockpit step - port

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console dockside power.

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)

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25ft center console head.

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)

T-top and 18 foot outriggers on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

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 on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

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

Grady-White Fisherman 257, 25-foot center console console bow table

Table - fiberglass bow table

Canvas Options

Bow shade on the Fisherman 257 center console Grady-White boat

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

T-top wing curtains (ivory)

performance

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

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

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

Bottom Paint

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

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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.

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

Bottom Paint

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

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PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS

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

Bottom Paint

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

Bottom Paint

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