Grady-White Freedom 235
The Grady-White Freedom 235 is a 24-foot dual console, built from 2014 and still in production.
This page is published but not submitted to search engines: only 7 distinct observations (need 10); only 3 priced observations (need 6); only 2 states (need 4); only 0 model years with 3+ observations. We would rather show you a thin page honestly than pretend it is complete.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 7 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
Only 3 priced listings. Treat the numbers as directional.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (7 raw listings collapsed to 7 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 2018–2025, 2 states, 2 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (rightboat + craigslist) · US state vessel registries (4,355 registered Grady-White hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $100,000 and $129,000, only a 1.3x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is concentrated: our 7 listings came from only 2 states, led by WA. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.
- BoatVerdict analyst
Grady's best-selling dual console — the family-plus-fishing crossover done by the brand the resale market trusts most. Documented examples sell fast at strong numbers.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Grady-White Freedom 235 prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Known problems on the Grady-White Freedom 235
- Medium Single Yamaha F300 is the near-universal rig; the engine's documented service history is most of the purchase decision, as with every Grady.
- Low Dual consoles get family use on top of fishing use: check bow seating hatches, head compartment plumbing, and canvas/enclosure condition — the items pure fishing boats don't wear out.
Severity is BoatVerdict's rating of what the fault costs to put right and how likely it is to end a deal, not a manufacturer classification. Recalls are listed separately below because a recall is a federal record and a known issue is not.
Method: Hand-authored from service patterns, owner reports and federal records for this model, then reviewed against our listing data.
Sources: BoatVerdict analyst profile: Grady-White Freedom 235
Grady-White Freedom 235 specifications
| Length overall | 23.7 ft | Builder spec |
|---|---|---|
| Beam | 8.5 ft | Builder spec |
| Hull type | dual console | BoatVerdict classification |
| Segment | saltwater fishing | BoatVerdict classification |
| Production | 2014–present | Builder history |
| Primary use | Saltwater | BoatVerdict classification |
| Model years traded | 2018–2025 | Our listing data |
| Grady-White hulls in US registries | 4,355 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Grady-White Freedom 235
- Yamaha dealer service pull by serial — non-negotiable at this price. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Grady-White Freedom 235 profile.
- Enclosure canvas and isinglass condition (replacement quotes are high). Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Grady-White Freedom 235 profile.
- Standard Grady checks: fuel tank age on earlier hulls, transom and bracket condition. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Grady-White Freedom 235 profile.
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 100% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- Work the 2 known issues listed above into the sea trial, not the walkaround. Most of them only show up under load. BoatVerdict analyst profile for this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on Freedom 235 listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a Freedom 235 costs to own
$3,750 – $10k per year
- 24 ft dual console, the published length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (WA)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where Freedom 235s are for sale
- WA 1
- FL 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 7 listings in 2 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
- Harris Cruiser 230
- Nautique Super Air G23
- Yamaha SX230
- Yamaha AR230
- Chris Craft Concept
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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