grady white vs sailfish

[ttles714]

looking at Grady White 290 (update to 280) and Sailfish 30-06....looking for opinions ..feedback....or anything else....thanks

[PatrickG]

looking at Grady White 290 (update to 280) and Sailfish 30-06....looking for opinions ..feedback....or anything else....thanks

I haven't been on those two particular models. I would recommend taking a ride on both in rough conditions. If the sailfish doesn't outperform the Grady by a lot go with the Grady. Grady typically has a good following and their resale value reflects that following. Grady's get bashed a lot on forums as having a rough ride, but I know several people that have switched from Contenders, Regulators, and Sea Vee's that love their Grady White's (makes their girlfriends/wives happy having a cabin and lots of seats).

[geronimo]

My guess is that the seatrail is the best way to determine your preference.. resale of the grady will be higher,, if that matters at this point.. i vote for the Grady White. have not sailed on the larger sail fish(21 - 23 only ) , but i have been on the 25 - 28 gradys , heavy and seaworthy when powered correctly. Very smooth ride.

[Okletsfish]

My guess is that the seatrail is the best way to determine your preference.. resale of the grady will be higher,, if that matters at this point.. i vote for the Grady White. have not sailed on the larger sail fish(21 - 23 only ) , but i have been on the 25 - 28 gradys , heavy and seaworthy when powered correctly. Very smooth ride.

Both are good boats!I may be a little bias because I own a Grady but if I were you I would sea trial em both and than make your mind up.

[cracker]

Seatrial both,

I would say the Grady is higher end boat but it will cost you more. I am also not slamming the Sailfish as I own a 06 2360 CC and have loved it. I think the Sailfish 2860 would be my choice over the 30-06 just because it has a great rep. The Sailfish should be a lot less money than the Grady and several places are giving out some great deals on Sails right now... I would definitely give the Sailfish some serious consideration.

[CaptWill]

Having owned 4 Grady's, over the last 19 years, I would say the the cost of a Grady is not the price of a Grady. Yes, you pay more when you buy one, compared to many other boats, but of what you paid, you get more back when you sell.

Something to think about.

[Ranger88]

Doesn't the Sailfish have the variable deadrise hull? That is an awsome design.

[cracker]

Doesn't the Sailfish have the variable deadrise hull? That is an awsome design.

Yes, the ride is very good.

[flyboy911]

The Sailfish is no doubt a Grady knock off! Nice boats. But it's no Grady. I have owned 2 306 Bimini's and a smaller 22. Very nice ride and lot's of family friendly features. Great resale. Quality through and through. Hard to beat. I would go Grady! Good luck!

[geronimo]

hope we find out his decision .