Fisherman 230

23' Center Console

Beam Amidships: 8'6" (2.59 m)

Bridge Clearance: 6'8"  (1.88 m)

w/T-top: 8'5"  (2.57 m)

Center Line Length: 22'8" (6.9 m)

Cockpit Depth: 25" (.64 m)

Cockpit Square Footage: 58 sq. ft. (17.68 m²)

Hull Draft: 20" (.51 m)

Maximum HP: 300 (V6 only) (224 kW)

Outboard Shaft Length: 25" (.64 m)

Standard Fuel Capacity: 120 gal. (454 l)

Weight w/o Engine: 4002 lb. (1815 kg)

 

Grady-White Introduces Feature-Rich, Wide-Beam Trailerable 23-Foot Fisherman 230 to Round Out The Marine Industry’s Most Complete Line of Center Console Models

 

                                GREENVILLE, NC– Even a quick look at Grady-White Boat’s brand new Fisherman 230 will reveal that a lot of thought, experience and customer collaboration has gone into the company’s tenth current center console model. This 8'6" beam, 23-foot beauty is just chock-a-block with well-conceived new features and reflects a masterful use of space to fulfill every enthusiast’s wish list. Highlights include an aft cockpit that is actually roomier than those of many 25-foot boats, a clever removable cooler that doubles as forward seating, a stand-up head area in the console, and a handsome, well-engineered optional T-top integrated into the console structure. And that’s just the beginning.

                            “Our aim in introducing this model is to provide a super 23-foot center console that truly fits any boating family’s needs,” says Joey Weller, vice president of sales and marketing for Grady-White. “Customers indicated that they wanted a roomy boat that makes superb use of every available inch. We’ve packed in the features and we’re really proud of the way the Fisherman 230 fills the bill for function and versatility.”

                        “The new Fisherman 230 is designed to be powered by a single Yamaha four stroke engine. Yamaha’s super-efficient 250 HP V6 engine is a great match for this boat,” continues Weller. “The wide beam provides plenty of balance, and she sits in the water and trolls along steadily and beautifully. Combine this efficient power with Grady-White’s exclusive SeaV^2® hull, and you really have a wonderful ride at almost any speed and in almost any condition. There are few, if any, center consoles in the 25-foot and under size range that can match the performance of the Fisherman 230.”

                        “We’ve incorporated a traditional outboard motorwell for the 230, eliminating any sort of design issues with a removable or fold down motorwell dam. This also allows us to move aft an optional nice, big 35-gallon insulated raw water livewell with an 1100 GPH pump and full column distribution inlet, says David Neese, Grady-White’s vice president of engineering.  “Since the livewell is insulated, it doubles as an extra cooler on days when you aren't using live bait. The motorwell also allows us to optionally offer our patented aft bench seating that folds out of the way when you break out the fishing gear. Also at the transom is a handy 20-quart drop-in storage box with lure tray. These are good example of what we mean by using every inch and maximizing the available space!”

                        Grady-White has included a stand-up head area within the console with a vinyl liner instead of cloth-like coverings inside to make maintenance really easy. “And guess where the batteries are?” poses Neese. “In the console! Moving the batteries opened up storage space in the optional deluxe lean bar. We’ve looked at every opportunity to create an easy to use boat with great function.”

                        The helm area and helm seating reflect a straightforward, practical design updated to further enhance function. Pedestal seats are standard, but many will opt for the deluxe helm lean bar with its comfortable backrest, cushioned seating and foot rests plus knife and pliers holder and rod and tackle storage. The electronics are flush mounted and easy-to-read, and the acrylic windshield with handrails provides excellent visibility and protection.  Many customers will also opt for the T-top complete with radio box, dome light, storage net, spreader light, and four rod holders. The brushed aluminum support on the T-top struts are sturdily integrated into the console design.

                        Forward of the console, Grady-White has introduced another idea to enhance the use of space: a 72-quart removable cooler with a cushioned top that doubles as roomy bench seating for up to two. This removable cooler can be optionally upgraded to a super-insulated cooler for heavy-duty cold storage.

              The bow area also features two 101-quart insulated fish boxes (port and starboard) that double as seating. Access forward all the way to the bow is at one level, which really helps when fishermen are chasing their quarry. An optional insert changes the whole bow to a roomy casting platform. And Grady-White’s well-engineered anchor locker makes dropping the hook an easy task.                

     “Consider the trademark SeaV² ride, the detail, the terrific use of space and the solid innovations on the Fisherman 230, plus Grady-White's hallmark safety features and incredible structure. Add in superior stainless hardware like the pop-up spring line cleats,” Neese continues. “Together with specifications like a 120-gallon fuel capacity, you have to conclude that we’ve got a winning inshore sportfishing boat that has all the ingredients to take the crew offshore.”

                          Grady-White builds 26 boat models from 18 to 36 feet at its plant in Greenville, NC, and has been under private ownership since 1968. Grady-White Boats has been recognized for top-ranking excellence in customer satisfaction in every third-party study ever done in the marine industry.

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