1997 Grady White 247 Advance

Yamaha 250 HP Saltwater Series II

Offered for $29,500

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For sale is this terrific example of a top of the line Grady White center console boat. It is in excellent shape and shows better than most vessels that are 2 years old. This Grady White 247 Advance is a model year 1997 as well as the original Yamaha engine. The boat has been recently serviced and performs flawlessly. The hull sides and deck are freshly waxed. Everything operates and is fully functional. This boat is turnkey and ready for its next proud owner.

You will not find a better 24'9" center console anywhere for the price.

Please continue to read to learn about the many upgrades and features of this boat:

This boat has been kept indoors in a dry storage marina since the current owner has had possession. It has never been bottom painted which is rare for this age boat.

Grady White is considered one of the finest fishing boats made today. It has won six consecutive JD Power awards which is a record no other boat manufacturer has done. Grady White's customer service is unparralled with just a phone call or email you can speak with someone that has plans, layouts, and advice on your particular model. This boat also incorporates the famous SV2 Hull designed by Raymond Hunt and Associates which features a variable dead rise which gives this boat the famous ride it is known for. The quality of construction is also top-notch with hand laid fiberglass hulls and extra beefy cleats, handholds, and accessories this boat holds up like new longer as seen by the pictures then any comparable boat.

In fact this Advance model has been so succesful for Grady White that it is still being produced today.

Specifications and Information:

Model - 1997 Grady White Advance 247
Beam - 8'6" - Trailerable without permits - no trailer included in sale
Length Overall (LOA) - 24'9"
Hull Draft - 15"
Fuel Capacity - 151 Gallons
Weight without engine - 3,500 lbs.

Engine - 1997 Yamaha 250 HP Saltwater Series II - Fuel Injected
Recently serviced - Plugs/Gear Oil/Filters/Grease/O2 Sensor Cleaned
Always run with Yamalube and Ringfree - 2 Stroke Engine
Flushed after every use with water and then Saltaway
No hour meter however estimated at 625 to 650
Compression checked recently 120 psi every cylinder which is exactly 
what the engine should be as per Yamaha spec. 
Engine coated with CRC-656 every other outing
Yamaha Digital Gauges (2)
This is the engine that made Yamaha famous for being the finest outboard.

Boat Performance - by GPS - 3/4 Gas / Full Water / 2 Passengers + Gear

RPM                        MPH                           RPM                       MPH
3600                         27.5                           4200                        34
3800                         29.3                           4400                      35.5
4000                         31.5                  Full - 5400                        44

Owner typically cruises the boat at 3800 rpm at just a shade under 30 mph with a decent load on board.

Standard Features:

- Self Bailing Cockpit / 4 Cockpit Drains
- Stainless Steel , 316 Bow Rail
- 100% Hand Laid Hull and Deck
- Cockpit Lights
- Fishbox 120 Quart Divided Port Side with Overboard Drain
- Fishbox 120 Quart Starboard Side with Overboard Drain
- Heavy Duty Gunwale Molding
- Bennett Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Intergrated Outboard Mounting System with Swim Platform and Ladder
- Raised foward Casting Platform
- Rod Holders (4) - Additional added in upgrades for total (8)
- Rod Storage Racks (6)
- Spring Line Cleats
- Stainless Steel 316 Grade Thru Bolted Deck Hardware
- Foward Anchor Locker with Rope / Chain Storage
- Transducer Mounting Flats
- Transom Door with Heavy Duty Locking Mechanism
- Console Ventilator
- Steering Teleflex Hydaulic System with Stainless 316 Steering Wheel

Optional Factory Upgrades: This boat was ordered loaded

- 12 Volt Accessory Outlet on Console 
- Dual Battery Selection Switch
- Bow Lifting Ring
- Cockpit Bolsters - Bolsters are in very good condition
- Cockpit Shower with 20 gallon fresh water tank
- Ritchie Compass
- Head (porta pottie) with Y valve to inline macerator for overboard 
  discharge or gunwale mounted fitting for pump out capability.
- Livewell 23 gallon raw water with cushion seat
- Deluxe seat with lean bar with optional 4 rod holders
- Every cushion available - front casting deck and all seats. Cushions 
   are in excellent condition - rarely used.
- Stereo system with CD
- Lockable tackle center with deluxe console seat
- T-Top with Rod Holders + Locking Electronics Box
- Pressurized Sea Water Washdown with Hose
- Grady White Factory Sunbrella Bow Dodger - Like New Condition

Additional Recent Upgrades During Ownership:

- All Thru-Hulls Replaced with 316 Stainless Steel  - 2007                      
- All Rod Holders Replaced with Grady White 316 Stainless - 2007       
- All Electronics Custom Flushmounted on Black Starboard                    
- New Batteries (2) Fall of 2007                                                                    
- Garboard Drain Plug Removed and Rebedded with 5200 - 2007         
- T-Top Mounted Cockpit Lighting with Switch Added - 2006                  
- Halogen Spotlight on T-Top with Switch Added - 2006                           
- New Garmin GPS Antenna - 2007                                                             
- New Shakspeare Galaxy Series VHF Antenna with HD Mount - 2007  
- New Perko LED All Around Light on T-Top - 2007                                  
- JVC Stereo with CD Player                                                                        
- New Infinity Kappa 6.5 Inch Speaker (2)                                                    
- Full Custom Cover for Boat - In Ok Condition                                            
- Full Custom Cover for T- Top - In Excellent Condition                             
- Additional Rod Holders added Grady White Factory Holders (4)

Upon looking at this boat it is obvious that the owner spared no expense on anything to maintain this Grady White. Everything is solid. All fixtures have been removed and rebedded with either 4200 or 5200 depending upon location. Owner had the garboard plug removed and rebedded as preventative and stated that the transom is solid as a rock. Even the screws are aligned when they were replaced! Boat has always been covered or stored indoors when not in use. The only reason the owner is selling is to upgrade to a larger Grady White.

As they say "Get The Grady!"

Electronics :

1) GPS - Garmin Differential - GPS Map 225 - Color Screen 
     Flush Mounted on Black Starboard in Lockable Center Compartment
     New Antenna with WAAS Capability - Faster Lock

2) Depth / Fish Finder - Garmin Fishfinder 240 - B/W Screen
    Flush Mounted on Black Starboard in Lockable T-Top Electronics Box

3) VHF Radio - ICOM - M502 with DSC Capability
     Flush Mounted on Black Starboard in Lockable T-Top Electronics Box
     With the top of the line Shakespeare Galaxy Series Antenna 
     mounted on the T-Top with a Shakespeare HD Series Mount

Owner had all electronics custom flush mounted on black starboard and all wiring rechecked and load distributed for maximum safety.

The electronics look great flush mounted and certainly sets this Grady apart from others.

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Selling / Owner Information:

This boat will be offered for sale locally through multiple sites / methods. If you would like more information or to see the boat please contact the me (Peter/Owner). I will gladly setup a time to show you the boat. It is located in Palm Beach County, FL and I only live 15 minutes away.

If you would like to sea trial the boat we must agree to a purchase price and have a contract/deposit of 10% of the purchase price. You are more then welcome to survey the boat prior to purchase and I will gladly assist in anyway possible.

Overall the boat is in excellent condition and has been maintained with love and care. This boat will make it's new owner very happy and at a terrific price when you consider what some similar Grady White's sell for. Recently I was told that a new Advance is over 100K!

Most importantly you can be assured that the engine has been well maintained with top grade oil and all other services occuring sooner then the OEM recomended time frames. Look at all other similar boats then please look at ours and you will see the difference.

Once again the boat is offered at $29,500 and feel free to contact me anytime.

Peter Sokolov (Owner) - Cell Phone - (561) 306-5271 - petersokolov@hotmail.com

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