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

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

SINGLE

SINGLE

Safety

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

  • Basic flotation

  • Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

  • Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
  • Nonskid fiberglass liner
  • Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

  • Stainless steel through-hull fittings
  • 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)

  • Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
  • Drink holders - stainless steel (8)

  • Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)

  • Factory engine pre-rigging
  • 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

  • CE certification package (European Conformity)
  • 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

    ManufacturerGrady White
    ConditionNew
    Beam Amidships8'6" (2.59 m)
    Center Line Length24'7" (7.49 m)
    Bridge Clearance8'1" (2.46 m)
    Cockpit Depth20" (0.51 m)
    Hull Draft16" (0.41 m)
    Transom Deadrise16 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
    Maximum HP300 (224 kW)
    Fuel Capacity (Standard)78 gal. (295 l)
    Weight (w/o Engines)4150 lb. (1882 kg)