Grady vs. Pursuit
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Hey guys looking at a Pursuit DC 266 with twin Yamaha 200s vs. a Grady White Freedom with Twin Yamaha 150s. Relatively new to the game and looking for any thoughts out there between the two options.
Thanks.
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I’m partial to Grady. Our 1998 19’ handles waves extremely well because it’s heavy and balanced perfectly. Here’s a picture of how thick just the dashboard is after installing a new stereo.
more boat pics at our ad (selling to get a bigger boat bc family is growing)
https://houston.craigslist.org/boa/d...026228172.html

more boat pics at our ad (selling to get a bigger boat bc family is growing)
https://houston.craigslist.org/boa/d...026228172.html

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I own a Grady and love my boat..... but you can not go wrong with either of these boats. Pick which ever you like and works best for you.
I would seatrial both boats. Wondering how those 150s do pushing the 275 with a load.
I would seatrial both boats. Wondering how those 150s do pushing the 275 with a load.
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I'm in the exact same situation Jaws in terms of my decision coming down to these two boats. Curious where you're located, thoughts, how your decision making is coming along. Feel free to PM me to discuss.
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Both are good manufacturers and similar quality. I would go with whatever layout you like better. I love my 335 Freedom.
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I am in Grady White country as they are made around 15 minutes from the house. The owner of the company is a friend and I know a handful of their employees. The company is top notch.
With that said, we just picked up our second Pursuit. It is my opinion that Pursuit does a better job with layout and finishes. The wiring and plumbing is well thought out and easy to troubleshoot should a problem come up.
Both have incredible customer service.
I agree with the posts above though and you should crawl all over and sea trial both of them. Grady makes a fine boat so it isn't like you can go wrong either way.
With that said, we just picked up our second Pursuit. It is my opinion that Pursuit does a better job with layout and finishes. The wiring and plumbing is well thought out and easy to troubleshoot should a problem come up.
Both have incredible customer service.
I agree with the posts above though and you should crawl all over and sea trial both of them. Grady makes a fine boat so it isn't like you can go wrong either way.
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I am in Grady White country as they are made around 15 minutes from the house. The owner of the company is a friend and I know a handful of their employees. The company is top notch.
With that said, we just picked up our second Pursuit. It is my opinion that Pursuit does a better job with layout and finishes. The wiring and plumbing is well thought out and easy to troubleshoot should a problem come up.
Both have incredible customer service.
I agree with the posts above though and you should crawl all over and sea trial both of them. Grady makes a fine boat so it isn't like you can go wrong either way.
With that said, we just picked up our second Pursuit. It is my opinion that Pursuit does a better job with layout and finishes. The wiring and plumbing is well thought out and easy to troubleshoot should a problem come up.
Both have incredible customer service.
I agree with the posts above though and you should crawl all over and sea trial both of them. Grady makes a fine boat so it isn't like you can go wrong either way.

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I am in Surf City NC.....Just north of Wilmington. I think like an engineer so I am leaning more towards the pursuit side of the house. I am going to be sea trailing both obviously around mid Feb. Dual 200s is a must and I think Ill get a little more bang for my buck with Pursuit right now. Also one of the comments in the thread said both companies have solid cust serv. so that will push me more towards pursuit. I used to own a Triton SF 21 with a 200 yamaha optimax which I loved.......the pursuit reminded me more of those design pieces I really liked.
As I write this.....what a great problem to have. Can't wait to hit the water and trial them.
Ill keep you posted.
As I write this.....what a great problem to have. Can't wait to hit the water and trial them.
Ill keep you posted.