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 make 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.

STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

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

Cockpit & Deck

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

Console

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

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

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

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

T-top wing curtains (ivory)

Fisherman 257

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

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

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.