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Grady White Adventure 218 (2023) Test Video by BoatTEST.com

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Grady-White’s all-new Adventure 218, a go-anywhere, do-it-all, reimagined version of the original walkaround cabin design. The new 218 is sleek and stylish, built on Grady’s heritage of superior performance, exceptional quality, seaworthy-safety, and versatility. Designed for both the devoted angler and families that fish, play, and overnight, the 218’s wider beam provides a more spacious walkaround and cabin. The addition of integrated swim platforms and pivoting aft seat backs affords more room for the angler to fight fish while also providing easy access for watersports. The curved windshield and signature sheerline yield an updated profile that adds to this boat’s head-turning appeal. Get your new RV for the water today – the Adventure 218!

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20 Comments

@mattwag11 1 month ago

Overpriced for what you get, GW can keep it.

@Hawk-a-Paw 4 months ago

sick boat just can't afford it.

@JasonFaulknerAKASHOPWEASEL 6 months ago

i really need this boat! to go all steve irwin with my ufo shiner probe.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sBx7U1wUjYQ?si=I7PWHU-6PYcC_XTD

@gmai952 11 months ago

Are they selling a house or a boat?

@GoneFishing808 2 years ago

170k for a fishing boat with no built in fish boxes to keep your fish. The hull probably cost 25k to make.

@jimquantic 2 years ago

Nice presentation, the one thing it seems that is a big NO NO, is showing any boat in serious seas. Don't want to scare off first time buyers, but in my view, if it is an ocean going boat (this is) sooner or later, you will get in the chop, and even more chop than you want. But, boat reviews don't want to touch that--I get it from the advertiser/boat dealer perspective, they don't really care if you regret your purchase later, but a "review" should include some sea keeping--not to scare people off, just to show them what they will face AND how this fine boat will handle those seas.

@Robert-yx3tb 2 years ago

Great job of explaining. Approximate cost range please.

@thomfoster1825 2 years ago

Owned the 208. The 218 is to be the next gen but really Grady attempted to cram the 208 and 228 into one. The beam is wider but that doesn’t carry over to other areas. The cuddy is smaller than the 208, and the cockpit is tight, and still no windless. Grady need to bring back the 228 as the 236 with its 9 foot beam is a lot of boat. I’ve opted for the 216 in the mean time but will jump at a new 228 if Grady brings it back, as I prefer a walk around with hardtop.

@roadsclr 2 years ago

I really like everything this boat has to offer for a 21. Then I checked the price. $150K for a 21?? I know it’s a GW but wow.

@jimquantic 2 years ago (edited)

Watch that width, my friend ended up with a 25 footer, as it was narrower than a 23--which was too wide to legally tow. Look up the maximum width you can tow in your state, be sure if you plan to tow this, it is narrow enough to comply with the law. If it is too wide, maybe the road people don't really care, but do look into it. Information is always good to have, as I said, it is why my friend went with a 25, this way he can tow without worry.

@diycatcraft 3 years ago

GW has always been a quality boat builder.

@Carlos-mv3hj 3 years ago

Thanks Capt. Steve, you are the best !! Thank you for your amazing videos, highly appreciated.

@briangleeson1528 3 years ago

Captain Steve! Great review, and good looking boat!

@thomasdcclee 3 years ago

Always keep coming back for that Capt Steve knowledge.

@floridaoutdooradventures8981 3 years ago

I wish there was a small sink in the cabin.

@greatgrady7555 3 years ago

Great review and great boat! Thanks Capt. Steve!

@mikemc330 3 years ago

Great review Steve. It’s nice seeing boats that I can actually afford. Keep it up.

@jesuselmasloco 3 years ago

Deceptively is the best fitting word for an over 23 ft of loa boat being called 218. I guess less is more nowadays in GW world, I hope they have improved on their fbg laying techniques because their 80s boats were soft floors and bad transoms all day. You can definitely tell is a 23 ft boat by the speeds that 4.2 250hp yamaha is pushing. One thing GW always been able to accomplish is looking flawless in the water, one of the best riding boat you'll ever get.