Grady White 255 Freedom — Quick-Reference Specs
- Boat Model: Grady White 255 Freedom
- Cover Type: Center Console Boat Cover
- Status: Discontinued (classic model)
- Length Overall (LOA): 25'5"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Dry Weight: ~4,500 lbs
- Engine: Twin outboards, max 300 HP total
- Fuel Capacity: 170 gallons
- Deadrise: 19°
- Draft: 17"
- Hull Type: SeaV² dual console
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: Full boat cover wraps entire dual console layout; no hardtop structure
- 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 25'5" dual 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.
| Weight | 35 lbs |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 9oz Polyester |
Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grady White 255 Freedom was the largest and most capable model in the original Freedom dual console series. At 25'5" with an 8'6" beam and 170 gallons of fuel, the 255 Freedom delivered true offshore capability combined with family cruising comfort. Twin outboards up to 300 HP total provided the power for confident inlet running and offshore performance, while the dual console layout with companion seating, windshield, and walk-through design made the 255 equally suited for family day trips.
Twin outboards transform the 255 Freedom into a genuine offshore platform. Two engines provide redundancy for confident blue-water runs — if one engine fails, the other brings you home safely. Twin-engine acceleration gets the 4,500-lb hull on plane quickly even fully loaded, and twin-engine maneuverability makes close-quarters docking and marina navigation easier. The safety factor alone justifies twin power at 25+ feet.
The 170-gallon tank gives the 255 Freedom extraordinary range for a 25-footer. At efficient cruise, the 255 achieves 250+ miles of range — enough for offshore fishing trips to distant structure 50+ miles from the inlet, extended cruising along the coast, or multi-day trips with refueling at ports along the way. This capacity supports the 255's dual mission of serious fishing and extended cruising.
At 25'5", the dual console layout truly comes into its own. The companion console features comfortable forward seating with a windshield, walk-through access to the bow, and enough space for passengers to ride in comfort protected from spray. Meanwhile, the helm console provides a full-size electronics station, and the stern cockpit maintains serious fishing capability with rod holders, livewells, and fishboxes. The 255 Freedom does both jobs without compromise.
Despite its family-friendly dual console layout, the 255 Freedom maintains serious fishing credentials: multiple rod holders, large aerated livewell, insulated fishboxes with overboard drainage, spacious stern cockpit for 3–4 anglers, and the hull performance to handle offshore conditions. The twin-engine transom provides the power to run to distant fishing grounds and fight large fish from a stable 8'6" beam platform.
The SeaV² hull with 19° deadrise is supremely confident at 25'5". At 4,500 lbs with twin outboards, the 255 Freedom provides a smooth, stable ride through 4–5 foot offshore seas. The displacement and beam combination creates a platform that tracks straight in following seas, remains stable at rest in open-water swells, and delivers a dry ride in quartering chop. Passengers in the forward companion seats feel secure and comfortable.
The 255 Freedom's dual console layout, twin-engine transom, and 25'5" length create a complex cover profile. The cover must accommodate the helm console, companion console with windshield, forward seating, wide cockpit, and twin-engine cowlings — all under one continuous piece of fabric from bow to stern. Perfect Fit custom-measures every dimension to create a cover that fits the Freedom's asymmetric dual console deck precisely.
The 255 Freedom is at the extreme upper limit of trailering. At 25'5" and 4,500 lbs with an 8'6" beam and twin outboards, the 255 requires a heavy-duty triple-axle trailer and a full-size truck with serious towing capacity. Most 255 Freedom owners keep the boat in a marina slip or dry-stack storage rather than trailering. However, the cover protects equally well whether the boat is stored on a trailer, in dry stack, or at a dock.
The 255 Freedom's dual console surfaces represent significant investment — companion console upholstery, forward seating, windshield, helm electronics, and cockpit surfaces all face UV and weather exposure. At 25 feet, replacement costs for these components are substantially higher than smaller boats. A Perfect Fit cover prevents the gradual UV degradation that leads to cracked upholstery, oxidized gel coat, and faded trim — preserving both appearance and resale value.
The 255 Freedom and 192 Freedom share the dual console philosophy but operate at completely different scales. The 255 is 6 feet longer, 2,100 lbs heavier, runs twin engines versus single, and carries 170 gallons versus 76. The 255 is a genuine offshore platform capable of 50+ mile runs, while the 192 is a nimble coastal day boat. Both deliver the Freedom series' signature blend of fishing and cruising capability.
Grady White 255 Freedom Dual Console Boat Cover
The Grady White 255 Freedom is a 25’5″ dual console that represents the pinnacle of the original Freedom series — combining genuine offshore capability with family cruising comfort in one versatile platform. At 4,500 lbs dry weight with an 8’6″ beam, the 255 Freedom runs twin outboards up to 300 HP total and carries 170 gallons of fuel for extraordinary range — 250+ miles at efficient cruise. The SeaV² hull with 19° deadrise delivers a smooth, stable ride through offshore seas, while the dual console layout features companion seating, windshield, walk-through bow access, and a stern fishing cockpit with full rod holders, livewells, and fishboxes.
Your Grady White 255 Freedom requires a Perfect Fit custom cover that wraps the entire dual console layout from bow to stern. This full-boat cover creates a smooth, low-profile mound over the vessel — protecting both consoles, the companion windshield, forward seating upholstery, cockpit surfaces, and twin-engine cowlings from UV exposure, rain, and salt air. Solution-dyed marine fabric (5–7 years) or premium Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years) preserves your 255 Freedom’s premium surfaces through seasons of offshore use.
Flagship Freedom — Offshore Range Meets Family Comfort
The 255 Freedom earns its flagship status through sheer capability. Twin outboards provide the power and redundancy for confident offshore runs, 170 gallons of fuel delivers range to distant fishing grounds 50+ miles from the inlet, and the SeaV² hull at 4,500 lbs handles 4–5 foot seas with authority. Meanwhile, the dual console layout keeps passengers comfortable — protected seating forward of the windshield, walk-through bow access, and a helm station with full electronics. The 255 does both missions without compromise.
Precision Engineering & Custom Fit
Perfect Fit’s cover engineers custom-measure your 255 Freedom’s unique dual console profile — helm console, companion console, windshield, forward seating dimensions, rod holder positions, fishbox lids, 8’6″ beam, and twin-engine transom. The 25’5″ length, asymmetric console layout, and twin outboard configuration require precise pattern engineering for a snug fit that sheds water across the entire 25-foot span. Reinforced stitching and hem cord secure the cover at the rubrail for complete weather protection.
Explore the Grady White Collection
Perfect Fit Boat Covers offers custom covers for every Grady White model. Browse our boat shade collection for additional sun protection, or compare the Grady White 205 CC boat cover for a compact single-engine center console. For the T-Top version of this hull, see the Grady White 255 Freedom T-Top boat cover.
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