Grady-White 251 CE | Yamaha 300hp Outboard

Grady-White Coastal Explorer 251 CE with Yamaha outboard

SKU#
G-W 251 CE BYO

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Model:
251 CE
Type:
Coastal Explorer
Max Motor:
300hp X-Long Shaft
Length:
24'7"
Beam:
8'6"
Boat Weight:
4,150 lbs
Capacity:
10 Persons
Hull:
SeaV²
Available Options
  • Description

    The 251 Coastal Explorer lives up to its name. Built on Grady’s SeaV²® hull, this boat offers superior offshore capability and performance for inshore fishing. It comes with built-in rod storage, bow and stern fishing platforms, a deluxe lean bar with lockable storage, and a 25-gallon livewell, making it packed with fishing features. Additionally, it offers family-friendly amenities such as a head area, ample water sport storage, and low gunnels for easy water access. This 25-foot center console boat is the ideal choice for both fishing and family outings.

    Standard Features/Equipment

    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 with 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) with battery select switch (1)
      • Casting platform insert with 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 with hose attachment aft (one per engine)
      • Factory engine pre-rigging
      • Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box with ob drain (2)
      • Hydraulic trim tabs with indicator & retractor
      • International lighting
      • Ladder - aft swim ladder
      • Ladder - bow access ladder with storage enclosure
      • Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell with 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 with stainless steel insert
      • Seating - aft bench seat with port & starboard swing-open, walk-through backrests & removable center backrest
      • Seating - Deluxe lean bar with backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell with light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
      • Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating with electromechanically adjustable backrests
      • Stereo system with waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers with LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
      • Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
      • Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)
      • Storage - forward anchor locker with rode storage
      • Storage - port bow compartment with drawer
      • Storage - starboard bow compartment with tackle boxes (4)
      • Washdown - pressurized raw water with 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 with portable head, stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & composite cherry & holly sole
      • Seating - molded forward console seat with cushion & backrest
      • Steering - Helm Master® EX with Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
      • Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel with knob
      • T-top - fiberglass with 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 with screen
      • Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated with T-top
    Optional Features
      • Bow table package
      • CE certification package (European Conformity)
      • Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
      • Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)
      • Seating - aft bench seat center backrest
      • Ski arch
      • Steering - Helm Master® EX with Full Maneuverability
      • T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
      • Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket with quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
      • Windshield wiper
    Canvas Options
      • Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
    Industry Reviews

    December 27, 2023 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE"

    September 16, 2022 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

    November 2018, Best Boat Florida Sportsman - "Grady-White 251 CE — a serious fishing platform with amenities"

    June 19, 2017, sportfishingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE - Fish Inshore Bays and Blue Water"

    June 2017, Sport Fishing Magazine - "251 CE — an evolutionary design"

  • SPECIFICATIONS

    Boat Specifications
    Motor Specifications

    Yamaha F300XSB2 DEC White Four Stroke

      • Horsepower: 300hp
      • Cylinders: 6 cyl
      • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
      • Throttle/Shift: Digital Electronic Controls
      • Steering: Integrated Electric Power Steering
      • Starter: Electric
      • Weight: 611 lbs
      • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
      • Alternator Output: 50 - 70 amp
      • Degree of Tilt: 69°
      • Degree of Trim: -3° through +16°
      • Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
      • Displacement: 4.2L
      • Fuel Induction System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
      • Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty
  • VIDEOS

The 251 Coastal Explorer lives up to its name. Built on Grady’s SeaV²® hull, this boat offers superior offshore capability and performance for inshore fishing. It comes with built-in rod storage, bow and stern fishing platforms, a deluxe lean bar with lockable storage, and a 25-gallon livewell, making it packed with fishing features. Additionally, it offers family-friendly amenities such as a head area, ample water sport storage, and low gunnels for easy water access. This 25-foot center console boat is the ideal choice for both fishing and family outings.

Standard Features/Equipment

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 with 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) with battery select switch (1)
    • Casting platform insert with 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 with hose attachment aft (one per engine)
    • Factory engine pre-rigging
    • Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box with ob drain (2)
    • Hydraulic trim tabs with indicator & retractor
    • International lighting
    • Ladder - aft swim ladder
    • Ladder - bow access ladder with storage enclosure
    • Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell with 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 with stainless steel insert
    • Seating - aft bench seat with port & starboard swing-open, walk-through backrests & removable center backrest
    • Seating - Deluxe lean bar with backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell with light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
    • Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating with electromechanically adjustable backrests
    • Stereo system with waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers with LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
    • Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
    • Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)
    • Storage - forward anchor locker with rode storage
    • Storage - port bow compartment with drawer
    • Storage - starboard bow compartment with tackle boxes (4)
    • Washdown - pressurized raw water with 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 with portable head, stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & composite cherry & holly sole
    • Seating - molded forward console seat with cushion & backrest
    • Steering - Helm Master® EX with Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
    • Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel with knob
    • T-top - fiberglass with 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 with screen
    • Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated with T-top
Optional Features
    • Bow table package
    • CE certification package (European Conformity)
    • Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat
    • Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)
    • Seating - aft bench seat center backrest
    • Ski arch
    • Steering - Helm Master® EX with Full Maneuverability
    • T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
    • Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket with quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
    • Windshield wiper
Canvas Options
    • Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)
Industry Reviews

December 27, 2023 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE"

September 16, 2022 Boatingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer"

November 2018, Best Boat Florida Sportsman - "Grady-White 251 CE — a serious fishing platform with amenities"

June 19, 2017, sportfishingmag.com - "Grady-White 251 CE - Fish Inshore Bays and Blue Water"

June 2017, Sport Fishing Magazine - "251 CE — an evolutionary design"

Boat Specifications
Motor Specifications

Yamaha F300XSB2 DEC White Four Stroke

    • Horsepower: 300hp
    • Cylinders: 6 cyl
    • Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
    • Throttle/Shift: Digital Electronic Controls
    • Steering: Integrated Electric Power Steering
    • Starter: Electric
    • Weight: 611 lbs
    • Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
    • Alternator Output: 50 - 70 amp
    • Degree of Tilt: 69°
    • Degree of Trim: -3° through +16°
    • Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
    • Displacement: 4.2L
    • Fuel Induction System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
    • Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty

Disclaimer: Images displayed on this site are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately reflect the exact boat or outboard model available. Specifications, features, and configurations can vary. We strongly recommend reviewing all details with a member of our sales team to ensure clarity before purchase or deposit.

Additional Prep/DMV Info

Dealer Engine Prep

Dealer Engine Prep is required to validate the warranty and ensure a working engine. Prep includes completing a full Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) checklist, test-run performed in a tank for quality assurance, and re-crating for shipment. Outboards picked up in-store may be stand-alone and no longer in the box or crate.

Pre-Delivery Inspection

Pre-delivery Inspection is required to validate the warranty and includes the necessary services & products used on each new vessel to ensure quality performance prior to delivery.

For rigged vessels: Boat Specialists will install a deep cycle marine battery, rig all steering components, and complete an electrical and systems check. A full system check includes filling the motor with oil, fluids, and fuel, then a test run performed in a tank for quality assurance.

Once everything is tuned and prepared, a sea trial is performed to achieve the ideal RPM-to-top-speed ratio, ensuring the boat gets on plane properly and all systems operate on water. Afterward, full detail is performed on the exterior, deck, and hull to be turn-key ready for the customer.

DMV Registration On Boats and Trailers - For California Residents Only

Boat Specialists will take care of your CA DMV registration including signing a Power of Attorney for each registration. We will mail temporary paperwork with the documents that require the customer's signature. The customer is to sign and return the documents in the envelope provided. Once we have received the paperwork, we will submit all required documents to the DMV to complete registration.

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