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That helps me a lot. Now I have a much better idea where I stand as far as which Grady i’ll buy. I’ve been on a roll coaster ride between the 208 and the 228 not to mention the 215 and the 205 and in that order too.

I like that one! Good way to put it. Got your point.

I may have to rethink the 208 for the 228. Your not the first to mention that. I heard that down by you and on the west coast too. My only concern is when I’m a one man band with a trailer...is a 228 doable?

Got it. I will be looking for a used 208 in the 2-10 yr range. I’m seeing some boughts and rots. Meaning they buy and don’t usem. Definitely the best way to go. After I get the boat, I’ll probably do an adventure ride down in that neck of the woods. I also like the idea on the 200-250. Thanks...

Howdy neighbor to the south. I’m up here in Nokomis just south of Sarasota. I like the idea of the hardtop and the idea of the fresh water. I was toying around with that one. Sounds like you hit some blue water. I like that idea. I’ve seen some 208’s running with a 150. Looks to be a little...

I definitely like what your talking about. It makes a lot of sense. This puts thing into perspective for me with this boat. Which I more than likely will buy. I’ve checked all the boxes on this vessel. I’ve also compared it to many, many others. A big happy birthday to your special person. I’m...

looks like a great adventure to me SmokyMtnGrady. Your experiences are my thoughts. Thank you for your insight and inspiration for me to buy the 208. it really looks like boat with a lot of possibilities as well as it’s maneuverabilities. I’ve read that it can be a one man boat. I like that. The...

I understand and get your point. They are smaller boats. Not the Grady 306 I ran a couple of years ago. Sounds like like those smaller boats are safe in the 2-3 ft wave range in the bays, intercoastals and gulf offshore with a max up to 20 to 30 miles out. 30’s probably pushing it should...

Got it. is the 208 a closed transom?

Thanks SmokyMtnGrady. Being a hothouse was a real concern. Do you run the East or west coast of FL?

Looking to buy next year. I’m doing the research now. But, thank you.

Grady White 208, 215 and 228 Pro’s & Con’s-Inshore & Offshore

Good idea. I will. I am looking to buy used. I will be looking for a boat 2-8yrs old . There are a lot of boats out there that people bought and rot. I’m going to be looking between 50 and 75 to spend. My only concern in Florida is the heat with a cuddy. what are your thoughts?

Got it. Sounds like I can bend a rod in blue water, handle the weather and run around the inter coastal. How skinny of water will 215 take?

Got it. A little more glass. That’s a pre- 97 hull too.

That makes good sense. The Pacific has bigger rollers than the gulf. The gulf has big waves that are shorter in distance apart. It’s nice to know Grady’s react to the blue water. I am looking for offshore capabilities. While making my pocketbook happy. 20 + knot winds are fairly substantial...

Got it. the 6 ftrs I would stay away from too. Need a bigger boat for that . I’d be on the inner coastal’s and offshore. I’d be looking at seas from glass to 5 max. If the reports are 2-4, I’d be comfortable with that. The seas are a little different on the gulf side than the Atlantic. But, it...

I appreciate your response. Yes, I am a little bit more aggressive. I live in Florida and kayak to your offshore distance. I’m looking to see if the 208 or the 215 would be better out 30-50 miles. Some over in Miami will run 68 to the Bahamas. I like the info on how that boat rolls in higher...

My thoughts about the 208. Do you think that it’s more sea worthy with a smaller hull?

Given those facts, which would you prefer if more serious about offshore fishing...the 215 or the 208?