Who owns Grady-White Boats?

Grady-White is privately owned by the Smith family. Eddie Smith acquired the company in 1968, and Kris Carroll — who joined Grady-White in 1975 — has served as President since 1993, making her one of the first women to lead a major U.S. boat-building company.

Where are Grady-White Boats made?

Grady-White Boats are built in Greenville, North Carolina, where the company has been headquartered since its 1959 founding. The roughly 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Greenville produces every Grady-White model, from the 18 Freedom up through the Canyon 456 flagship.

Are Grady-White Boats unsinkable?

Grady-White builds boats with closed-cell foam between the hull and deck, designed so the boats meet U.S. Coast Guard level-flotation standards and stay floating when swamped. This is similar in spirit to the foam-cored design that Boston Whaler popularized, though Grady-White uses its own SeaV2 hull and construction details rather than the Boston Whaler approach.

Are Grady-White Boats good?

Grady-White has a long-standing reputation in trade-press and the broker community for build quality, ride, and retained value, with continuous family ownership since 1968 and decades of independent boat-test coverage. On the used market, build quality on any specific Grady-White depends on model, year, maintenance, and refit history, so a current survey and engine inspection are the right basis for evaluating an individual hull.

What affects Grady-White Boat pricing?

Grady-White pricing reflects model size, power package, electronics, upholstery, hardtop or tower equipment, service history, and overall condition. The brand is known for SeaV2 hull design, foam-filled construction, and strong retained value, so buyers should compare equipment, engine hours, maintenance records, and survey findings rather than judging value by length alone.

Used Grady-White Boats for Sale

HMY Yachts For Sale

45 ft

2023 Grady-White 45 Canyon

Price $1,199,000

Saint Petersburg, FL

45 ft

Pura Vida

2020 Grady-White Canyon 456 "Pura Vida"

Price $699,000

Fort Myers, FL

33 ft

T/T ELYSIAN

2018 Grady-White Freedom 335 "T/T ELYSIAN"

Price $229,000

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

All Yachts for Sale

45 ft

2022 Grady-White Canyon 456

Price $1,249,000

Miami, FL

45 ft

2025 Grady-White

Price $1,199,000

Destin, FL

45 ft

4 Reels

2021 Grady-White Canyon 456 "4 Reels"

Price $799,000

Palm Beach, FL

45 ft

Natilus 2

2019 Grady-White Canyon 456 "Natilus 2"

Price $674,500

Fort Lauderdale, FL

37 ft

SEA SMOKE

2019 Grady-White 37 Express "SEA SMOKE"

Price $649,000

Newport Beach, CA

37 ft

BE CHUMMING

2018 Grady-White 370 Express "BE CHUMMING"

Price $599,999

Newport Beach, CA

37 ft

Wave Grader

2020 Grady-White 370 Express "Wave Grader"

Price $579,000

Beaufort, NC

37 ft

Dos Amigos

2020 Grady-White Freedom 375 "Dos Amigos"

Price $515,000

Quepos

37 ft

2021 Grady-White Canyon 376

Price $469,000

Big Pine Key, FL

37 ft

2021 Grady-White Canyon 376

Price $469,000

Big Pine Key, FL

33 ft

2021 Grady-White Canyon 336

Price $349,995

Cape Coral, FL

33 ft

2021 Grady-White Canyon 336

Price $349,995

Cape Coral, FL

Current used Grady-White listings

HMY Yacht Sales is currently showing 52 active pre-owned Grady-White boats. Median asking price $304K, most between $250K and $469K. Top listed regions include Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Filter by size ranges such as 30 to 40 feet and 40 to 50 feet or price bands such as under $500k and $500k to $1m.

Model-specific searches include 306 Canyon, 330 Express, Canyon 336, Express 330. See every pre-owned Grady-White listing.

Grady-White was founded in 1959 in Greenville, North Carolina by Glen Grady and Don White, and has been owned and led by the Smith family since Eddie Smith acquired the company in 1968. The active used Grady-White inventory on HMY Yachts currently runs from 20 to 45 feet and model years 1981 to 2023, with Marlin, Canyon, Express, and Adventure hulls all represented.

For a used Grady-White, the major comparison points are model line (Canyon, Marlin, Express, Adventure, Freedom, Fisherman), length, year, outboard package and hours, electronics suite, hardtop and T-top setup, leaning post and livewell configuration, fuel capacity, and refit or repower history. Grady-White's foam-cored SeaV2 hull design and consistent build quality have given the brand a strong reputation for retained value on the used market.

Grady-White model lineup

Model	LOA	Years built	Listings
306 Canyon	30 ft	2021	View →
330 Express	33 ft	2016–2018	View →
Canyon 336	33 ft	2016–2021	View →
Express 330	33 ft	2009–2016	View →
Freedom 335	34 ft	2014–2018	View →
370 Express	37 ft	2016–2020	View →
Canyon 366	37 ft	2012	View →
Canyon 376	37 ft	2014–2021	View →
Express 370	37 ft	2014–2015	View →
Freedom 375	37 ft	2018–2020	View →
Express 360	39 ft	2006–2007	View →
Canyon 456	45 ft	2019–2022	View →

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Grady-White Boats?: Grady-White is privately owned by the Smith family. Eddie Smith acquired the company in 1968, and Kris Carroll — who joined Grady-White in 1975 — has served as President since 1993, making her one of the first women to lead a major U.S. boat-building company.
Where are Grady-White Boats made?: Grady-White Boats are built in Greenville, North Carolina, where the company has been headquartered since its 1959 founding. The roughly 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Greenville produces every Grady-White model, from the 18 Freedom up through the Canyon 456 flagship.
Are Grady-White Boats unsinkable?: Grady-White builds boats with closed-cell foam between the hull and deck, designed so the boats meet U.S. Coast Guard level-flotation standards and stay floating when swamped. This is similar in spirit to the foam-cored design that Boston Whaler popularized, though Grady-White uses its own SeaV2 hull and construction details rather than the Boston Whaler approach.
Are Grady-White Boats good?: Grady-White has a long-standing reputation in trade-press and the broker community for build quality, ride, and retained value, with continuous family ownership since 1968 and decades of independent boat-test coverage. On the used market, build quality on any specific Grady-White depends on model, year, maintenance, and refit history, so a current survey and engine inspection are the right basis for evaluating an individual hull.
What affects Grady-White Boat pricing?: Grady-White pricing reflects model size, power package, electronics, upholstery, hardtop or tower equipment, service history, and overall condition. The brand is known for SeaV2 hull design, foam-filled construction, and strong retained value, so buyers should compare equipment, engine hours, maintenance records, and survey findings rather than judging value by length alone.