251 CE
Description
More offshore, rough water capability than any bay boat; off-the-beaten-track family versatility.
The 251 Coastal Explorer, built on Grady-White’s renowned SeaV2® hull, sets the standard for versatile performance. Equally at home chasing fish inshore or cruising offshore, this 25-foot center console blends hardcore fishing capability with family-friendly comfort—featuring ample storage, seating, and premium amenities for all-day enjoyment.
Engine Options
- Top Speed
49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM
- Optimum Cruise
27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM
- GPH at Optimum Cruise
7.4
- MPG at Optimum Cruise
3.66
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Safety
2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
Stern rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Cockpit & Deck
100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)
Casting platform insert w/cushion
Cleats - flush mount (pull up)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Drink holders - stainless steel (8)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain (2)
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
International lighting
Ladder - aft swim ladder
Ladder - bow access ladder w/storage enclosure
Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)
Rod holders - cockpit (4)
Rod storage - forward vertical (6)
Rod storage - lockable horizontal (4)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard swing-open and walk-through backrests
Seating - Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/electromechanically adjustable backrests
Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)
Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Storage - port bow compartment w/drawer
Storage - starboard bow compartment w/tackle boxes (4)
Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water
Console
Accessory outlet - 12V (2)
Compass
Drink holders - stainless steel (2)
Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat
Flush mount electronics area
Head - lockable console w/portable head, stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & composite cherry & holly sole
Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest
Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
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
Window - opening window w/screen
Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top
Optional Features
Bow table package
Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sage Gray gelcoat
Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)
Seating - aft bench seat center backrest
Ski arch
T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
Windshield wiper
Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Grady White |
| Condition | New |
| Beam Amidships | 8'6" (2.59 m) |
| Center Line Length | 24'7" (7.49 m) |
| Bridge Clearance | 8'1" (2.46 m) |
| Cockpit Depth | 20" (0.51 m) |
| Hull Draft | 16" (0.41 m) |
| Transom Deadrise | 16 degrees (SeaV2® progression) |
| Maximum HP | 300 (224 kW) |
| Fuel Capacity (Standard) | 78 gal. (295 l) |
| Weight (w/o Engines) | 4150 lb. (1882 kg) |


















