Freedom 235
23' DUAL CONSOLE
Loaded with big boat features, the Freedom 235 is the best built family boat, perfect for both fishing and cruising. The sleek, forward-thinking design is a real head turner, and when you climb aboard, the expansive beam evokes a large boat feel. An oversized head compartment, freshwater cockpit shower, and sturdy transom door providing access to swim or dockside boarding platforms are just added conveniences not typically found on boats this size. This 23-foot boat offers an optional wet bar and electromechanically extendable lounge seat as well as many other added amenities, making this one of the best dual console boats and a delight for the whole family.
Photo Gallery
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console family cruising boat running
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console starboard side profile
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console head area
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console port side running
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console family cruising
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console running starboard side
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console windshield
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console helm layout with flush mount electronics area
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console cockpit overall
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console rod storage
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console swim platforms
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console hardtop
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console head
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console deluxe seating helm chair
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console port lounge seat
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console wet bar
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console aft fish box
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console insulated box or optional livewell
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console bow overall with table
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console sun platform insert with cushion
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console bow storage boxes
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console deluxe companion seating
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console adjustable lounge seat
Grady-White Freedom 235 23-foot dual console transom door
Freedom 235 Main Specifications
Beam Amidships
8'6" (2.59 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines
23'7" (7.18 m) (swim platforms not included)
LOA w/Swim Platforms
25'7" (7.80 m)
Bridge Clearance
8' (2.44 m)
Cockpit Depth
25" (0.64 m)
Hull Draft
20" (0.51 m)
Transom Deadrise
20 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
Maximum HP
350 (261 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard
100 gal (379 l)
Passenger Capacity
10
Weight w/o Engines
4420 lb. (2005 kg)
Freedom 235 Features & Options
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Denotes feature as trademarked, exclusive, patented, or patent pending
Automatic bilge pump (1500 GPH) (5678 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Cockpit toe rails
Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
Fire extinguisher holder
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port (2)
Accessory outlet - 12V
Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)
Cleats - flush mount (pull up)
Cockpit bolsters
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Companion grab rail
Compass
Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Drink holders - stainless steel (9)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish/ice box - 160-qt. (151.4 l) aft insulated box w/ob drain
Fish/ice box - 89-qt. (84.2 l) starboard bow insulated box w/ob drain
Flush mount electronics area
Footrest - helm
Forward bolsters
Hardtop w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, side-mounted rod holders (4), LED spreader lights, tri-colored (red, blue, white) recessed lights (4), radar flat, tow eye hardware & outrigger plates
Head - lockable port console area w/lighting, mirror, storage & composite cherry & holly sole
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
International lighting
Livewell - 15.5-gallon (58.7 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
Rod holders - cockpit (4)
Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating - Command Elite helm & companion chairs (2) horizontally & vertically adjustable w/deluxe cushioning & flip-up bolster
Seating - foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion
Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity & remote unit; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Storage - lockable starboard console compartment w/light & storage pocket w/tackle trays (2)
Storage - port bow storage box
Storage - port console tablet/phone compartment
Swim platforms - aft port & starboard extensions w/storage & starboard ladder
Transom door - fiberglass
Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
Water tank - 20-gallon (75.7 l) freshwater
Windshield - walk-through tempered glass w/windbreak door
Windshield wiper (starboard)
Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and bow roller
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Cockpit step - starboard (not available w/wet bar option)
Hardtop color - underside of fiberglass hardtop (requires matching gelcoat color option)
Head - marine head w/electric flush, 7.5-gallon (28 l) holding tank w/macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump out
Head - marine head w/manual flush, 7.5-gallon (28 l) holding tank w/macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump out
Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
Outrigger kit - 18-ft. (5.5 m) crank hardtop mounted stainless steel outriggers w/carbon fiber poles (not available w/SureShade® option)
Painted hardtop top mounted rod holders (4) (not available w/SureShade® option)
Seating - deluxe companion seating w/electromechanically extendable lounge seat (not available w/port lounge seat)
Seating - port lounge seat w/sliding tilt backrest & storage drawer (not available w/deluxe companion seating w/extendable lounge seat)
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability
Sun platform insert w/cushion
SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster) (not available w/top mounted rod holders or outrigger kit options)
Table - fiberglass bow table
Wet bar w/sink, drink holders (2) & 35-qt. (33 l) removable Yeti® cooler (under) (not available w/cockpit step option)
Bow cover (ivory)
Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
Hardtop aft curtain (ivory) (requires hardtop front & side curtains)
Hardtop drop curtain (ivory) (requires hardtop front & side curtains)
Hardtop front & side curtains (ivory)
Tonneau cover (ivory)
Freedom 235 Performance Data
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Top Speed: 46.4 MPH @ 5800 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 27.9 MPH @ 3600 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 9.5
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.94
CLASSIC WHITE
Standard
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Top Speed: 48.2 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 30.2 MPH @ 4000 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 11.0
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.80
CLASSIC WHITE
Standard
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
05/27/2016
Prop Size
15 1/2 X 17 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
6040 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
No
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
27.9 MPH @ 3600 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
| 1500 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 3.40 |
| 2000 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 2.40 |
| 2500 | 10.3 | 5.4 | 1.91 |
| 3000 | 15.2 | 6.8 | 2.24 |
| 3500 | 26.4 | 8.9 | 2.98 |
| 3600 | 27.9 | 9.5 | 2.94 |
| 4000 | 31.7 | 11.9 | 2.68 |
| 4500 | 36.7 | 15.5 | 2.36 |
| 5000 | 40.8 | 20.4 | 2.00 |
| 5500 | 44.7 | 25.6 | 1.75 |
| 5800 | 46.4 | 26.6 | 1.74 |
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.3L
Test Date
4/4/24
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
5907 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
30.2 MPH @ 4000 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
| 1500 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.48 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.29 |
| 2500 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 2.30 |
| 3000 | 18.3 | 7.2 | 2.54 |
| 3500 | 24.0 | 8.5 | 2.82 |
| 4000 | 30.2 | 11.0 | 2.80 |
| 4500 | 35.5 | 13.9 | 2.55 |
| 5000 | 40.2 | 18.4 | 2.18 |
| 5500 | 43.8 | 22.2 | 1.97 |
| 6000 | 48.2 | 30.4 | 1.59 |
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
05/27/2016
Prop Size
15 1/2 X 17 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
6040 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
No
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
27.9 MPH @ 3600 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
| 1500 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 3.40 |
| 2000 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 2.40 |
| 2500 | 10.3 | 5.4 | 1.91 |
| 3000 | 15.2 | 6.8 | 2.24 |
| 3500 | 26.4 | 8.9 | 2.98 |
| 3600 | 27.9 | 9.5 | 2.94 |
| 4000 | 31.7 | 11.9 | 2.68 |
| 4500 | 36.7 | 15.5 | 2.36 |
| 5000 | 40.8 | 20.4 | 2.00 |
| 5500 | 44.7 | 25.6 | 1.75 |
| 5800 | 46.4 | 26.6 | 1.74 |
350 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.3L
Test Date
4/4/24
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS
Weight as Tested
5907 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
30.2 MPH @ 4000 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
| 1500 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.48 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.29 |
| 2500 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 2.30 |
| 3000 | 18.3 | 7.2 | 2.54 |
| 3500 | 24.0 | 8.5 | 2.82 |
| 4000 | 30.2 | 11.0 | 2.80 |
| 4500 | 35.5 | 13.9 | 2.55 |
| 5000 | 40.2 | 18.4 | 2.18 |
| 5500 | 43.8 | 22.2 | 1.97 |
| 6000 | 48.2 | 30.4 | 1.59 |
Freedom 235 Overhead
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Videos
Florida Sportsman reviews the Grady-White Freedom 235
Coastal Angler reviews the Freedom 235
AIM Marine Group's Eric Dallin shows the Freedom 235
Boats.com Senior Editor Lenny Rudow on the Freedom 235
David Neese Highlights the Freedom 235
The MY2017 Freedom 235
Boating's Randy Vance on the Freedom 235
Customer Reviews
Industry Reviews
February 4, 2021, FloridaSportsman.com - "Grady-White Freedom 235 Boat Review"
January 2019, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt - "Grady-White's 23-foot Freedom 235"
November 2018, FishTalk - "Grady-White Freedom 235 Room To Roam"
March 2017, Boatingmag.com - "A sporty dual designed to win the hearts and minds of many family-oriented anglers."
December 13, 2016, Boatingmag.com - "Freedom 235 mixes a smooth ride with loads of fishability"
September 2016, Soundings - "The Freedom 235 is added to Grady-White's dual console fleet"
August 9, 2016, New England Boating - "New Boat: Grady-White Freedom 235"
August 2016, BoatTEST.com - "BoatTEST.com review Grady-White Freedom 235 (2016-)"
August 2016, Soundings - "A Dual Console With Multiple Roles - Freedom 235"
June 13, 2016, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt - "Brand New 23-foot Dual Console Freedom 235 Reshapes Category"
June 2, 2016, Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White's new 23-foot dual console Freedom 235"