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2007 Grady-White 232 Gulfstream Test Details
| Category | Dual Console |
| Length | 23ft 5in / 7.01 m |
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2007 Grady-White 232 Gulfstream Description
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You know a boat's going to put on a
show when the dealer who supplied it
insists on accompanying you on the test
just so he can watch your face.
The performer on this autumn day is the
2007 Grady-White 232 Gulfstream, a rugged
walkaround cabin designed to withstand offshore
fishing conditions that also offers comfort and
amenities for any boater looking for a versatile
small cruiser.
Boasting the high quality fit-and-finish for
which Grady-White is renowned, the 232's helm
is comfortable and all the gauges are in good
sight and easy reach. Although the helm seat is
not bolstered - a negative for my 5-foot, 3-inch
frame - there is still good visibility through the
high, protective windshield. The adjustable foot
rests on the side-by-side captain and passenger
bucket helm seats is a definite bonus.
Although our test boat only has four rocket
launchers on the very solid T-top, there is ample
storage space for rods in the cockpit area. For all
the other accessories, the 232 Gulfstream offers
two lockable overhead compartments in the helm
area, as well as a zippered netted area attached to
the underside of the T-top. Drawers under the
passenger seat, tackle box storage under the captain's
seat, and a large draining storage area on the
transom with hydraulic lid ensures the boat is
clutter-free for any on-the-water activities.
Other great features on the 232 Gulfstream
include 316 yacht-grade stainless steel hardware, a
transom shower, fold-down transom bench seat,
transom bait prep area, and toe kick rails on both
port and starboard. Access to the bow is easy with
a good-sized, non-skid recessed walkaround.
One of the few drawbacks of the 232 is the
location of the black water pump out. Due to
the boat's design, this is located in the rear of
the passenger helm seat base when it should
really have been put outboard. Fortunately, the
entire boat is non-skid flooring for easy cleaning.
Down below, there is ample sleeping for a
cuddy of this size with an optional single folddown
bunk over a cushioned L-shaped bench
seat that converts into a double berth. The
Thetford head is tucked away underneath. A
single burner and sink make this small galley
area functional, despite minimal storage. Three
screened portholes allow for air flow and natural
light.
Out on the water, the Grady-White 232
shot effortlessly out of the hole to 20 mph at a
noteworthy 5.06 seconds with three people on
board and three-quarters of a tank of fuel.
Running smoothly at cruise at 4000 rpm, the
Grady-White patented deep-V hull sliced and
diced the wake we kicked up on turns. This
boat handled so well, we only wish Mother
Nature had thrown a bit more at us than a 15
to 20 km/h southwesterly wind.
But it was once we put the boat through
the usual paces that the 232 Gulfstream
showed what it was made for. At full throttle
(46 mph), we were told to throw the wheel full
to port. The boat not only held, but kept turning
in tighter and tighter circles. The G-force
on our bodies was not the only thing taking
our breath away - this was truly impressive.
Any boater looking for a versatile and comfortable
multi-purpose vessel, offering safe and
reliable handling on big waters, should definitely
consider the Grady-White 232 Gulfstream.
2007 Grady-White 232 Gulfstream Test Specifications
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Test boat engine: Twin 150 Yamaha Four-Stroke,
in-line 4-cylinder, 5.2 L with DOHC and electronic
fuel injection. Propeller: 13 1?2-inch by 17.
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