New Grady debut at the end of the month. Big, little, or in-between?

[SkunkBoat]

bowriders....

 

[Ekea]

ive never liked the dual consoles. the layout feels awkward and looks like a schoolbus with a long isle running down it thats dividing the boat in half

 

[igblack87]

i like the hard top (and full construction of it) and windshield side profile.

 

[family affair]

ive never liked the dual consoles. the layout feels awkward and looks like a schoolbus with a long isle running down it thats dividing the boat in half

Prototype?


I don't have an issue with the look of a Freedom, but I favor the flexibility/utility of a WA better. I'm sure one day all cross over to a DC, but we are currently very happy with the 270.

 

[Ekea]

Prototype?
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I don't have an issue with the look of a Freedom, but I favor the flexibility/utility of a WA better. I'm sure one day all cross over to a DC, but we are currently very happy with the 270.

i have a cc now, but will definitely have a WA or express one day (hopefully in addition to my current boat)

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

If you look at the specs, this is a replacement for the 33. Dimensions are identical.

Yes i am aware of that, however still a confusing high number of Freedom models.

bowriders....

Yep, the return of the bowriders and they overtook the boating world

ive never liked the dual consoles. the layout feels awkward and looks like a schoolbus with a long isle running down it thats dividing the boat in half

Lol, yes thats a good description. However, they have a extreme success and attract a lot of non boaters to boating (but not sure if thats a good thing for other boaters)

I was this afternoon on my Canyon to change fuel filters and run a bottle of fuel system cleaner thru the port engine and i am still amazed about her, just perfect for my use. Sure a bigger Canyon would have some whistles and bells more but for myself the 306 has about the perfect size for my needs, same for the 330 Express or a Marlin, i had a bad Express and Cabin infection last winter but fortunately i got healed after some months of studies, decisions and sea trials of bigger express style boat.
I boat 90% alone because i can go when conditions are nice, but my buddies still work and have family and may not be available so i need a boat i can handle under any conditions alone and for that a CC is just perfect. But i guess that in a months a cabin or at least a closed helm station will be appreciated, but hey, it's not really cold here in Sardinia. However, the 2006 330 Express for sale here in Sardinia was a wreck, but i liked the style and size but i would prefer a 300 Marlin for the wider passages to the bow.

I understand that GW is not trying to make their actual boats better, at least on the 306 Canyon and the 330 Express (no offense, i was only on those two but think that it's the same for the Marlin and the smaller models) there is not really a lot to change except (usless) design changes.

Chris

 

[FREEDOM!!!]

ive never liked the dual consoles. the layout feels awkward and looks like a schoolbus with a long isle running down it thats dividing the boat in half

Better seating, more shade, family friendly. Fishing isn't the only reason to own a boat. I find that CCs separate people. You are either in the front or the back completely separated from each other. Different strokes.

 

[JJF]

What they really need is a 30 - 35 pilot house with a full walkaround.

What I really want is a 456 Canyon....(not in the budget, though) ----- LOL!

 

[Fishtales]

Beyond predictable, but they are making what people want. Not me, but I'm in the minority.