Say good bye

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I was on the phone with Danny from Grady inquiring about my new motor and performance numbers and my dome light. In that conversation I asked when are they going to make a 27 Walk around?

It was news to me, but I learned they are discontinuing the Journey and the 225 . The only 22 they will make is the Seafarer. I have contemplated the Journey . They invented the walk around and now there are just 3. It is kind of sad as a fan of that boat style and the 225 has been an awesome dual console as well.

 

[MA208]

My local dealer got no 2017 walkarounds or express boats this year. All dual or center console. I have to admit they're all really nice, beautiful boats, but this is the new market I guess. Surprising for New England where cabins are actually fairly useful. I'd say at my marina at least 25-30% of people spend all weekend on board.

 

[Ky Grady]

That's sad. 258 Journey was on my short list while I was boat hunting. Always loved the walk around cuddy style boat. At least they are keeping the Seafarer.

 

[Fishtales]

I agree it is very sad. They are following a trend - big day tripper bow riders aka Dual Consoles.
What can you say, they build what is selling these days. I'd like a bigger walk, but the Marlin is pretty solid. Will definitely look at larger walks when the time to move is right.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I had a 192. Loved it . Dual Consoles with big hard tops and below deck spaces on the 30 plus footers are very nice boats. If I had the budget maybe I consider a 33 footer, but at that size to me the express is the boat for me.

I could not believe the 225 is going away. That was a bit of a stunner for me.

 

[Parthery]

Not surprised the 225 is going away.....the introduction of the 215 and 235 (and the built in platform/euro transom) rendered the 225 obsolete.

It's had a good run...13 years in its current configuration.

 

[ROBERTH]

I had a 20' dual console for nearly 20 years before sold and got this 25 sailfish WA. The dual console was ok and did well, but I have to say I really like the WA better. Maybe because I am older, but love the ability to go down into the cabin, use the bathroom, wash up in the sink when it is 100 degrees and clean my glasses, grab a nice dry clean towel, store all my gear/tackle, get out of the sun for a few moments, etc.

I can't imagine going away from this to a center or dual console.