Spurred on by Grady-White customer and dealer requests for a multipurpose boat that's especially well suited for families with a wide range of water activity interests, Grady-White introduced the company's newest and largest dual console model, the 27-foot Tournament 275, at the New York National Boat Show December 30, 2006-January 7, 2007. The Tournament 275 design combines the amenities of an open inland cruiser with saltwater-tough safety and performance to create a new kind of family boat for the coast.
"More and more people are moving to the coast or purchasing second homes and enjoying all kinds of recreational opportunities on big water-not just fishing," says Joey Weller, director of sales and marketing at Grady-White. "We believe this has created a substantial niche for our remarkably comfortable, versatile and functional family boat. As far as we know, it is the first open-style coastal boat created with the level of amenities you'd expect to find in a top-of-the-line open inland family boat. The quality, reliability, safety and saltwater-tough performance define the Tournament 275 as a true Grady-White."

"We discovered a lot that went into this boat through the continuing development of our popular 22-foot Tournament 225," says David Neese, Grady-White's vice president of engineering. "That 22-foot open-style boat, with its versatility and roomy head, made it possible for everyone in the family to really enjoy day-long outings and many different activities on bays, sounds and inshore waters. We listened to customers tell us what they are really doing and wanting to do with their boats, and learned about the importance of a roomy head on an open family boat. Our dealers and customers upped the ante by urging us to incorporate all those features and more in a boat with the size and performance to be safe and sure in practically any condition. We are so proud of the result-it is unlike anything else on the market. Now Grady-White families can get really enjoyable social features in a true saltwater hull in the super-versatile, super-family-friendly Tournament 275!" 

"In spite of the overall versatility-or perhaps partly because of it-the Tournament 275 is a terrific sportfishing boat, as is every Grady-White," says Weller. "When the stripers, king mackerel or other game fish are around, this boat will hold her own with any center console or other 'fish boat' in her size range. She comes complete with an ample 185-quart aft fully insulated fishbox and an additional 88-quart fish or storage box on the starboard side. The 32-gallon lighted livewell features Grady-White's full column water distribution inlet and an 1100 GPH pump. And because the Tournament 275 is so easy to maneuver in, she's just as comfortable, roomy and easy to use on an offshore trip as on the day you take the kids to your secret bottom-fishing spot."

When the fishing's over, stow rods in any of the many rod holders or out of the way in a compartment that, accessed from the roomy enclosed lockable head area, runs underneath the bow seating. There is storage space galore all about the boat for snorkel and dive gear, water skis or tubes, picnic baskets, swim toys, a change of clothes and extra towels-you name it. There's even a handy pullout drawer under the helm for odds and ends. If there is an activity you and your family enjoy on or around the water, the Tournament 275 has the storage capacity and capability to make the whole family happy on every "Great Grady Day" at the coast.

The Tournament 275 is perfect for sunset gazing or cocktail cruising with friends. The roomy bow area features seating surrounding a nice removable table. Aft in the cockpit, an optional wet bar located on the starboard side of the boat includes a sink, drink and food prep area with a 35-quart running water capacity. Under the wet bar, Grady has added a simple but really nice touch: a trashcan! Aft-facing seats and Grady's newest creation, an electronically-operated pullout full size lounge seat aft of the companion seat, plus Grady-White's forward-facing patented fold away aft bench seating, create what might be termed a "conversation pit" as much as a "cockpit." There are cup holders at every single seat. And the stereo system (satellite ready), along with the speakers are excellent quality so you can really "rock the boat" when party time comes.

There is a freshwater shower on the transom, too, that's great for cleaning sunglasses or reels or for a quick rinse off after swimming skiing, diving or snorkeling. The starboard side of the transom features an extremely nice fiberglass door with an oversized, super heavy-duty positive locking latch. This transom door makes it easy to bring fish aboard and also provides access to a new super-sturdy telescoping swim ladder. Grady-White's overboard-draining boxes and decks plus a pressurized raw water washdown ensure that clean up time is always easy: everything just hoses down, soaps up and brushes off. And of course, every piece of deck hardware aboard the Tournament 275 is premium grade 316 stainless.
