Here’s a stronger, more complete version of your summary with added detail about the Fisherman 236’s performance, construction, storage, and safety features, all grounded in the specs from Grady‑White’s published materials.

The Grady‑White Fisherman 236 is a feature‑rich 23‑foot center console that excels as a fishing boat while offering more family‑friendly comfort than many competitors. Built on Grady’s 100% hand‑laid SeaV² hull, it delivers a smooth, confident ride with a 20‑degree transom deadrise and an 8'6" beam for stability offshore.

Fishing amenities are abundant, including forward and aft insulated fish boxes (89 qt forward, 160 qt aft) with overboard drains and a 15.5‑gallon lighted livewell with full‑column distribution. Four rod holders and six horizontal rod storage racks keep gear organized, and hydraulic trim tabs with indicators come standard for fine‑tuning running attitude.

Family‑friendly features include an oversized enclosed head inside the lockable console, a 29‑qt insulated cooler under the forward console seat, blue LED cockpit lighting, and a freshwater shower fed by a 10‑gallon tank. The transom door and extended swim platforms with a starboard ladder make boarding and watersports easy.

Grady’s patented seating designs provide comfort for up to 10 passengers, with cushioned bow seating featuring forward‑facing foldaway backrests and a foldaway aft bench seat that opens the cockpit for fishing. The lean bar adds storage, tackle trays, rod holders, and flip‑up bolsters for ergonomic helm comfort.

Safety and construction details round out the package: a 1500 GPH automatic bilge pump, self‑bailing cockpit with four drains, composite stringer system, stainless steel through‑hull fittings, and high‑density PVC rubrail with stainless insert. With a fuel capacity of 115 gallons, support for up to 300–350 HP, and Grady‑White’s reputation for durability, the Fisherman 236 is equally capable as a serious fishing platform and a versatile family boat.

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