Grady-White Fisherman 236 Value: A Market Report (2026)
An independent, hand-reviewed market report, we don’t sell boats or listings. Last reviewed June 2026. (We don’t own a Fisherman 236, so the owner feedback below is sourced from boating forums and published reviews, and attributed.)
What’s a Grady-White Fisherman 236 worth? As of June 2026, a used Fisherman 236 is listed (asking) from about $75,000 (2018) up to $180,000 (2025), while new 2026 to 2027 models run $190,000 to $208,000. A typical four-to-five-year-old example (2021 to 2022) asks ~$120,000 to $125,000. Grady-Whites hold their value exceptionally well, so they tend to sell closer to asking than most boats, expect roughly 5 to 8% off. Selling figures here are honest estimates, not recorded sales.
The Grady-White Fisherman 236 is one of the most respected 23-foot center consoles on the water, a true offshore-capable fishing boat with family-friendly comfort, from a brand famous for holding its value. Here’s what we found listed across the web, how it holds value by year, and what owners and reviewers actually say.
What we found listed (reviewed June 2026)
We reviewed current Fisherman 236 listings across the major sites by hand. A representative sample:
| Year | Asking | Location | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (new) | $208,144 | Mattituck, NY | Strongs Marine |
| 2026 (new) | $195,185 | Mattituck, NY | Strongs Marine |
| 2026 (new) | $190,015 | Richmond, VA | Southeastern Marine |
| 2025 | $179,900 | Beaufort, NC | Radio Island Marina |
| 2023 | $139,900 | Charleston, SC | Rogue Motion |
| 2023 | $129,000 | Dana Point, CA | Yacht Coast |
| 2022 | $124,900 | Brick, NJ | Comstock Yacht Sales |
| 2019 | $115,000 | Yorktown, VA | private seller |
| 2018 | $110,000 (price cut) | Mechanicsville, VA | private seller |
| 2018 | $74,999 | Lewes, DE | dealer |
The striking thing is the 2018 spread: we found early Fisherman 236s asking anywhere from ~$75,000 to ~$110,000. That’s a huge gap for the same model year, and it comes down to engine/power package, hours, electronics, and condition, proof that on a used boat, the specific boat matters far more than the year.
Value by model year
Anchored on the listings above; years without a direct listing in our sample are interpolated and marked (est.):
| Model year | Typical asking | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| New 2027 | ~$208,000 | observed (pre-order) |
| New 2026 | $190,000 to $195,000 | observed |
| 2025 | ~$180,000 | observed |
| 2024 | ~$155,000 to $170,000 | (est.) |
| 2023 | $129,000 to $140,000 | observed |
| 2022 | ~$125,000 | observed |
| 2021 | ~$118,000 to $125,000 | (est.) |
| 2020 | ~$115,000 to $120,000 | (est.) |
| 2019 | ~$115,000 | observed (limited) |
| 2018 | ~$75,000 to $110,000 | observed (wide, power/condition) |
The takeaway: the Fisherman 236 depreciates gently, a 2025 (~$180K) already sits well below a new 2026 (~$190 to 195K), and the curve flattens with age. The older 2018s are where the value buys are, if you find a well-equipped, well-kept one rather than a base, high-hour example.
What it likely sells for
Grady-White is a premium brand with strong, steady demand, so the 236 typically sells closer to asking than most boats, roughly 5 to 8% under, even less on clean, well-equipped examples.
So a 2022 asking ~$125K likely trades around $115K to $119K; a well-equipped 2018 asking ~$100K around $92K to $96K. These are estimates, not recorded sales, actual sold prices aren’t public, and we’ll add verified sold prices as our data grows.
How it holds value
Exceptionally well, it’s one of the strongest-resale center consoles in its class. Reviewers and owners consistently point to Grady-White’s fit and finish, the SeaV2 “Carolina Flare” hull, and the brand’s reputation for “years of trouble-free operation and great resale value.”
You pay a premium up front, but you get much of it back at sale time, which is the whole argument for buying a Grady-White used: someone else absorbed the first hit, and the boat barely cares.
What owners and reviewers say
Sourced from owner discussion on The Hull Truth and published reviews (boats.com, Salt Water Sportsman, BoatTEST), weighted by recurring themes, not single voices.
What owners praise (often): an exceptional, dry, stable ride that holds tight turns at full power without slipping; genuine offshore capability paired with family-friendly comfort (it’ll cruise eight adults); strong fishability, gunwale rod holders, a 160-quart fishbox, a livewell; and roughly 3 mpg at a 27 to 29 mph cruise (~300-mile range), good economy for a 23-footer.
Common notes & minor gripes (some): the bow is set up more for comfort than hard-core fishing; the aft protruding swim ladder can foul lines; and as families grow, a few owners wanted more comfortable seating and storage. The con most owners actually cite is simply the premium price.
Overall sentiment is strongly positive, the Fisherman 236 is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and best-built boats in the 21 to 23-foot center console class.
Also consider
Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless or 230 Outrage, Robalo R242, Sea Hunt Gamefish 25, Cobia 240, Pursuit C 238, Everglades 235, and Scout 235.
Methodology: We reviewed current and recent listings for the Grady-White Fisherman 236 by hand across the major listing sites (last reviewed June 2026). Asking prices are observed; selling prices are estimates (asking minus the typical market discount for this brand), not recorded sales. Owner sentiment is summarized and attributed from boating forums and published reviews; we don’t own a 236. We don’t sell boats or listings. This is a hand-reviewed market report, not a live data feed.