1996 Grady Model

[25thmustang]

A local Grady has caught my eye and I am trying to determine exactly what it is. It is listed as a 1996 Grady Sailfish 25 Sport Bridge. I have been on the lookout for a 25, instead of the slightly newer 272, however thought the change (euro transom with the longer running surface) happened before 1996. The boat is an hour and a half away and I imagine will sell quick, but I am interested if it's possible it is a 1996 25 Sport Bridge.

Thanks!

 

[gw204]

It's the same. The '94 Sailfish was the only eurotransom model to retain the "252" designation. After that, they went to 272 and dropped the "Sport Bridge" as well. I believe the extended running surface came about for the '98 model year.

 

[25thmustang]

My understanding is the 272 had a euro transom, with a walk thru on the starboard side, the 25 sport bridge had no walk through and the motors on a bracket. This boat does not have the euro transom from what I can see and he states it is a 25 Sport Bridge. I assume he may have the year wrong, however seems honest with his responses.

 

[gw204]

'93 was the last year of the bracketed 252 Sailfish Sport Bridge.

 

[25thmustang]

Ok so I was close with my understanding. Hopefully I can get to see the boat soon and determine exactly what it is.

 

[Harpoon]

Transom, Tanks, condition of hatches, canvas, upholstery, hydraulic steering etc. .... think about all that stuff. Otherwise they are battlewagons.

 

[25thmustang]

Also would this boat have cored hull sides? Not a deal breaker as I've owned cored and non cored boats, just trying to get an idea of exactly what I'm looking at.

 

[gw204]

Also would this boat have cored hull sides? Not a deal breaker as I've owned cored and non cored boats, just trying to get an idea of exactly what I'm looking at.

Yes.