Please make a Coastal Explorer in a 20 or 21 foot model

[JET1000]

I know the new 28 Coastal is out but I would love a 20 or 21 foot size. We are moving to more inshore fishing and I am selling my 208 Adventure after 13 years.
I love the Grady brand and I really love the company and customer service. You guys are the best. For now I am going with a Robalo 206 to get back in the shallows but I will switch back to GW in a heartbeat if you make the boat I want. Trolling motor, power poll, center console with some shade and a couple of live wells.
Don't want a flats boat. Too rough a ride and to easy to fall overboard. Need some gunnel to lean against.
Please folks, I'm begging you.

Keep making great boats.

James and Pat

 

[paparcc]

Grady discontinued the 19' 4" Coastal Explorer 191. Great boat. I love mine. Grady just announced the Coastal Explorer 231 to be introduced at the Miami Boat Show Feb 14, 2024.

 

[glacierbaze]

And although someone at the factory probably keeps up with comments on this website, it is not connected to the company. It is an owners' forum website.

 

[Mustang65fbk]

I got an email from GW the other day about the new release and I was curious to see what they were going to release next, though I figured it would be another CC/DC style of boat. Personally, the CC/DC styles of boats don't do anything for me, especially up here in the PNW and I'm honestly still shocked that most boat manufacturers either have very limited models of them, or none at all. For the 2004 model year, which is the same year as my boat, GW offered 10 different walkaround/express styles of boats, compared to just 5 total today. I guess there must've been a massive shift in boating over the last 20 years to where very few people want the walkaround style of boat anymore.

 

[luckydude]

I got an email from GW the other day about the new release and I was curious to see what they were going to release next, though I figured it would be another CC/DC style of boat. Personally, the CC/DC styles of boats don't do anything for me, especially up here in the PNW and I'm honestly still shocked that most boat manufacturers either have very limited models of them, or none at all. For the 2004 model year, which is the same year as my boat, GW offered 10 different walkaround/express styles of boats, compared to just 5 total today. I guess there must've been a massive shift in boating over the last 20 years to where very few people want the walkaround style of boat anymore.

The only thing I can think of is Grady does most of their business in warmer waters. I'm with 100% with you, I love my walkaround, it's warm.

 

[Mustang65fbk]

The only thing I can think of is Grady does most of their business in warmer waters. I'm with 100% with you, I love my walkaround, it's warm.

With Grady White boats being built in North Carolina as well as their water temperatures being in the low 80's during the summer months, I would definitely agree with you on that. Comparatively, the warmest average water temperature for the Seattle area is in the month of August and that's only around 53 degrees. So yeah, definitely a little bit colder water that you don't want to have continually spraying on you.

 

[Ekea]

OP, the users on this forum do not build grady boats nor do we represent the factory.

regarding CC/DC vs walkaround/express...the vast majority of boaters link boating to warm weather. enclosed helm is not needed. if you are trying to enjoy the outdoors, why be "indoors" on a boat.

note, i appreciate and like both styles, cc just fit better for my family now. down the road, i may try to add a marlin or 305 express so we can overnight and extend the season.

 

[Mustang65fbk]

if you are trying to enjoy the outdoors, why be "indoors" on a boat.

Because we will go out during the winter, spring and other times of the year when it might be potentially snowing or with air temperatures underneath 35 degrees, where it's raining, windy or just all around not great weather. Being in a walkaround that protects you from all of that as well as the splash of the waves and water temperatures at a max of 53 degrees during the summer, or considerably less during the winter is also a godsend. On top of that, even during the summer you're not guaranteed great weather. Some mornings I'll go out fishing where air temperature will be in the mid 40's to low 50's, or even less, and you definitely don't want water to spray over the bow or sides and splash you. Obviously if it's 85-90+ degrees out during the middle of the afternoon when you're in a swimsuit or shorts then it's quite different and some spray will likely feel quite nice. That being said, the rest of the time it's a no go.

 

[Ekea]

Because we will go out during the winter, spring and other times of the year when it might be potentially snowing or with air temperatures underneath 35 degrees, where it's raining, windy or just all around not great weather. Being in a walkaround that protects you from all of that as well as the splash of the waves and water temperatures at a max of 53 degrees during the summer, or considerably less during the winter is also a godsend. On top of that, even during the summer you're not guaranteed great weather. Some mornings I'll go out fishing where air temperature will be in the mid 40's to low 50's, or even less, and you definitely don't want water to spray over the bow or sides and splash you. Obviously if it's 85-90+ degrees out during the middle of the afternoon when you're in a swimsuit or shorts then it's quite different and some spray will likely feel quite nice. That being said, the rest of the time it's a no go.

i understand that, but i was explaining the sentiment of the vast majority of boaters. most people dont use their boat the way you do. like i said, i appreciate the enclosed helm. i dream of a snowy boat ride with a warm drink and a little space heater. but that is not the majority.

 

[97redz3]

We sea trialed a 231 CE last week and loved it. I'm closing on it tomorrow. We launch out of Marco Island FL, primarily fishing the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park.The 231's hull seems perfect for our waters; we can run fast and dry along the outside islands, then creep inside and fish the mangroves, bays, and creek mouths (16" draft). We're adding a Power-Pole Move trolling motor on the bow and Power-Pole Blades on the stern. When the grandkids are with us, we've got a beach buggy with power adjustable lounge seating up front, super comfortable seating in the rear, and a nice sized head.