Grady White 283 — Quick-Reference Specs
- Boat Model: Grady White 283
- Cover Type: T-Top Boat Cover
- Status: Discontinued (2008–2018)
- Length Overall (LOA): 28'3"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Dry Weight: ~6,400 lbs
- Engine: Twin outboards, max 700 HP
- Fuel Capacity: 250 gallons
- Deadrise: 21°
- Draft: 22"
- Hull Type: SeaV² center console
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5–7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to 28'3" center console with twin-engine configuration
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 283 is the largest center console in Grady White's canyon-class range at 28'3" LOA with a 9'6" beam, 250 gallons of fuel, and twin outboards up to 700 HP total. It combines the 21° deadrise hull of the smaller canyon models with significantly more displacement, fuel capacity, and power reserves. The 283 is built for anglers who run 80+ nautical miles offshore to distant canyons and want to fish all day with confidence.
The 250-gallon capacity is among the largest in any center console under 30 feet, providing 400+ miles of range with modern twin outboards at cruise. This gives the 283 range that rivals boats 5+ feet longer—a hallmark of Grady White's focus on serious offshore capability.
The 283 accommodates twin outboards up to 350 HP each (700 HP total). Twin Yamaha F300s are the most popular configuration, delivering top speeds near 55 mph with excellent efficiency at cruise. Twin F350s provide maximum performance for tournament anglers where reaching distant fishing grounds quickly is essential. The 250-gallon fuel tank makes both options range-practical.
The 283 features the most comprehensive fishing package in the canyon-class lineup: multiple insulated fishboxes totaling 300+ quarts with lighting and drainage, 35-gallon recirculating livewell with blue interior, built-in tackle centers, rod holders on the T-Top and gunwales, horizontal lockable rod storage, transom door, and a spacious cockpit with full 360-degree walk-around access for fighting fish from any angle.
The 21° deadrise is purpose-built for the variable conditions encountered in canyon fishing—steep swells, confused seas near current edges, and sudden weather changes. The steeper entry angle cuts through 5–6 foot seas with minimal pounding, and the progressive deadrise maintains stability at trolling speeds. This hull handles the challenging conditions where canyons meet the continental shelf break.
The 9'6" beam exceeds standard highway width limits (8'6"), making the 283 impractical for regular trailering without oversize permits. Most 283 owners keep the boat in a marina slip, on a heavy-duty dock lift, or in covered dry storage. Perfect Fit's cover provides essential protection in all of these storage scenarios.
The Canyon 306 adds significant length (30'6" vs. 28'3"), a wider beam, more displacement, and higher fuel capacity. The 283 is the practical maximum for a trailerable-width canyon fishing platform, while the 306 enters the non-trailerable, yacht-slip category. Choose the 283 for serious canyon capability in a more manageable package; the 306 for maximum offshore range and stability.
The 283's center console features a large forward console with integrated seating, lockable electronics compartment, built-in tackle organizers, and a standing-height windshield for helm protection at speed. The console design maximizes usable cockpit space while keeping all fishing essentials within arm's reach. Some models include an optional enclosed head compartment.
Yes. The 250-gallon fuel capacity supports multi-day fishing operations from a distant base, and the insulated fishbox capacity (300+ quarts) handles multiple days of catch. While not equipped with overnight berths, the 283's range and fish-handling capability make it a practical platform for running to distant canyons, fishing hard for a full day, and returning with confidence.
Canyon-class boats like the 283 represent significant investments and are exposed to some of the harshest marine conditions. UV degradation, salt crystallization, and moisture accumulation accelerate wear on gel coat, upholstery, electronics, fishbox insulation, and livewell components. A Perfect Fit cover prevents this cumulative damage, extending the usable life of components that are increasingly expensive to replace on a discontinued model.
Grady White 283 T-Top Boat Cover
The Grady White 283 is a 28’3″ twin-engine center console that sits at the top of Grady White’s canyon-class offshore lineup. Built on the SeaV² hull with 21° deadrise, a 9’6″ beam, twin outboards up to 700 HP total, and 250 gallons of fuel for 400+ miles of range, the 283 is engineered for anglers who fish the distant canyons and deep-water structure that smaller boats simply cannot reach. The fishing platform delivers insulated fishboxes totaling 300+ quarts with lighting, 35-gallon recirculating livewell with blue interior, T-Top hardtop with rod holders and spreader lights, built-in tackle centers, lockable rod storage, transom door, and a spacious cockpit with full 360-degree walk-around access.
Your 283 requires a Perfect Fit custom T-Top cover engineered for the 9’6″ beam and canyon-class center console geometry. Our cover wraps the full hull below the hardtop, protecting the center console, fishbox insulation, livewell plumbing, helm electronics, cockpit surfaces, and twin-engine assembly from UV exposure, salt spray, and moisture. Solution-dyed marine fabric (5–7 years) or premium Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years) preserves your premium offshore investment through seasons of canyon fishing, tournament competition, or seasonal storage.
Peak Canyon Performance — Maximum Offshore Center Console
The 283 represents the peak of Grady White’s canyon-class philosophy: maximum offshore capability in a center console hull. The 250-gallon fuel capacity supports runs to distant canyons 80+ nautical miles offshore, while the 21° deadrise hull handles the variable conditions at the continental shelf break—steep swells, confused seas near current edges, and sudden weather changes. The 9’6″ beam provides the stability to drift fish confidently in open-ocean conditions, and the 300+ quarts of insulated fishbox storage with the 35-gallon livewell handle tournament-level catch volumes across multiple species.
Engineering & Canyon-Class Precision Fit
Perfect Fit’s cover engineers custom-measure your 283’s T-Top hardtop dimensions, center console geometry, fishbox drains, livewell ports, rod holder positions, transom door hardware, 9’6″ beam, and twin-engine transom layout to create a precision-fit pattern for the largest canyon-class model. The reinforced stitching and hem cord secure the cover at the rubrail, while heavy-duty adjustable tie-down straps distribute tension evenly across the wide beam. The aft section extends into a loose, draped pouch that envelops both engines as a single continuous covering without binding.
Explore the Grady White Collection
Perfect Fit Boat Covers offers custom T-Top covers for every Grady White model. Browse our center console boat cover catalog for all available models, or compare the Grady White 306 Canyon boat cover for the next size up in offshore capability. For a proven mid-range fishing platform, explore the Grady White 216 Fisherman boat cover.
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