Model Introduction
The Grady-White Gulfstream 232 Walkaround is a good looking, nicely proportioned family fishing boat, one of six walkaround models made by the builder. Either twin (usually 150s) or single outboard power is available. The boat has a small but surprisingly accommodating cabin, a protected helm area with room for GPS and radar, and a large cockpit laid out and equipped for serious fishing. The 232 will appeal to the family that likes to fish as well as spend an occasional overnighter and it will prove equally adept at pulling boarders and tubers or just cruising around. The 232 is the smallest Grady-White model, with a beam of over 8 ft. 6 in., so a permit will be needed to trailer it in most states. The extra 15 in. of beam (compared to Grady's 8-ft. wide 22-ft. walkaround model) makes a big difference in terms of elbow room, though, especially in the helm area between the two seats.
Construction
The Grady-White Gulfstream 232 Walkaround has a solid fiberglass hull bottom and balsa coring on the sides with a supporting stringer and bulkhead system of pressure treated plywood (which comes with a lifetime warranty) encapsulated in fiberglass. Limberholes are cut through solid glass to prevent water absorption into the core. Plywood is used to core the transom, which is also supported by aluminum bracing, and the decks and hull-to-deck joint are sealed with a gasket and sealant and fastened with a mix of stainless screws and rivets. Foam injected in the voids between the hull and deck liner makes the boat unsinkable.
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