2026 Grady-White 231 CE 250 Yamaha Four-Stroke Single

23' COASTAL EXPLORER
231 CE
Sized right for every adventure — from skinny water to the open bay.

Built on Grady-White’s SeaV²® hull, the 231 Coastal Explorer delivers sportscar-like handling, impressive rough-water performance, and agility for shallow water fishing. Compact yet capable, it’s the perfect 23-foot inshore boat for anglers and families alike—combining craftsmanship, comfort, and adventure in one versatile package.

Exceptional is Standard
Discover the features that put every Grady-White in a class of its own.

For generations, Grady-White has set the standard for quality, reliability, performance, and satisfaction.

Grady-White’s SeaV2® hull delivers unmatched ride quality—engineered for superior comfort, control, and offshore confidence.

Grady-White boats are crafted with precision and pride, setting the standard for marine quality, durability, and performance.

Features may include:

Safety

• Automatic bilge pump (1500 GPH) (5678 LPH)
• Basic flotation
• Bow grab rails - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
• Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
• Nonskid fiberglass liner
• Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
• Stainless steel through-hull fittings
• Stern grab rails - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit & Deck

• 100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
• Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)
• Cleats - flush mount (pull up)
• Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
• Cockpit lights - blue LED
• Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
• Drink holders - stainless steel (8)
• Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft
• Factory engine pre-rigging
• Fish box - 277-qt. (262.1 l) forward insulated fish box w/overboard drain
• Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
• International lighting
• Ladder - aft swim ladder
• Rod holders - cockpit (4)
• Rod storage - forward vertical (4) & aft vertical (3)
• Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
• Seating - aft jump seats (2) w/innovative swing-open, walk-through backrests
• Seating - Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), knife & plier holder, 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)
• Seating - bow cushioned seating w/electromechanically adjustable backrests (2)
• Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)
• Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel
• Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)
• Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
• Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose
• Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water

Console

• Accessory outlet - 12V (2)
• Compass
• Drink holders - stainless steel (2)
• Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat
• Flush mount electronics area
• Head - lockable console w/portable head, stand up head area, indirect lighting, bulk storage & composite cherry & holly sole
• Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest
• Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
• Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
• T-top - fiberglass w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat
• Window - opening window w/screen
• Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top

Optional Features

• Casting platform insert w/cushion
• Cockpit rod storage - horizontal (4)
• CE certification package (European Conformity)
• Head - portable w/deck pump out
• Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sage Gray gelcoat
• Ski arch
• Table - fiberglass bow table (requires casting platform insert)
• T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
• Trolling motor pre-rig - batteries (3) and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)
• Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

• Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

Engine Options

• 250 Yamaha Four-Stroke SINGLE
• 300 Yamaha Four-Stroke SINGLE