For sale is a 2006 Grady-White 222 Fishermen with a Yamaha 200hp fourstroke outboard engine with 480hrs. This boat has been lift kept and is ready to hit the water! Fusion bluetooth stereo with 4 JL audio speakers., Garmin MFD, VHF radio, livewell, fishboxes, fresh water washdown, marine head, and so much more. Available to be seen on short notice! 

On the water had this to say:

Deck Space for Fishing: I fish the entire season in New England and winters in Florida, so I see all types of weather. I fish for most inshore fish, both bottom-fishing and casting, so the 360-degree deck space is really helpful. It’s not uncommon to hook a nice striper from the side of the bow and land it on the adjacent stern. And when there is more than one person fishing, the space really pays off.

Flat Foredeck: The foredeck of the Fisherman is flat across the entire space so I can fish off the bow without worrying about falling into a foot well—trust me that when you have a big fish on the line, the last thing that you are thinking about is your footing. It also increases storage space.

Electronics: I have the larger Raymarine C80, 8.4-inch display with a full set of electronics: chart, VHF, fishfinder, and radar. I use the chart all the time, and the radar I use rarely but with the most benefit. I have gotten caught in fog many times. The radio is needed for periodic weather checks and possible emergencies, the fishfinder is always on and helpful finding bottom contours.

16-inch Draft: I have learned that not drawing too much water and being able to get my engine up pays off when I am fishing the back waters in Florida, heading to a beach in New England, or untangling a lobster pot line. Since I did mention Florida, I have to expand and say that the Fisherman is great for inshore fishing in the Gulf but only fair for fishing the inland bays where you need a flat boat to get up into the shallows.

Layout of the Center Console: I often boat alone, so easy access to the most important controls and things that I use is essential. Standing or sitting at the captain’s bench, I can easily see the large Raymarine display protected inside the center console. I do prop the door open when there’s not a lot of spray as the Plexiglas cover does interfere some. I also use this space for storing my most used papers like fishing regulations. On the top surface I place my tools for cutting braid or a lobster pot line in an emergency, my water bottle, a jar for discarded line, my fishing log, and anything else I need to reach quickly. The front windshield keeps everything dry and in place when it gets windy. Hanging from the T-top is a large enclosure where I keep the VHF radio and the fog horn.

Storage: I live over an hour from my boat so leaving necessities on the boat is really helpful, however, this requires lots of storage. In the bow, there is the anchor well and three huge storage spaces reached by doors in the decking. These have drainage and were probably designed as fish boxes but I use a large cooler for that purpose. I really appreciate these large storage spaces using them for everything from rain gear to extra lines. Inside the center console, in addition to the head, is a nice sized recessed space that I use for containers of medical and cleaning supplies, fuel additives, dog treats, and my container of emergency flares. Next, there is a space under the foot rest for charts and a huge space under the captain’s bench seat where I keep a half-dozen or more large lure containers along with containers for my livewell pump, binoculars, etc. In two stern wells, I keep everything from suntan lotion to my artificial lures. Finally, along the gunwales I use the open space for fishing weights, which I keep in plastic food storage containers, cleaning brushes, and anything with a pole. I keep a large cooler between the stern seats and use it for bait and fish.

High Gunwales: Certainly one benefit of higher gunwales is keeping kids and dogs in the boat, but I find it also very helpful when I am fighting a big fish or leaning over to grab a hooked fish. It is also useful when the afternoon chop in Buzzards Bay builds.

Power and Mileage: I boat a lot and often travel 15 to 20 miles to a fishing spot, so speed and fuel cost are important. The Yamaha 225 seems a good balance between the two. I have never wanted more power. Going 35 mph is fast enough for me, and averaging 2.6 to 2.9 mpg hasn’t broken my bank account. I take my dealer’s advice about the complexity of these engines and leave the service to a professional, which can easily run $400 or more every 100 to 150 hours.

Fuel Tank Size: The Fisherman has 96 gallons and I wouldn’t want less. During much of the best striper months I am out at sunrise and often back after the fuel dock has closed, so a smaller tank would cut into my fishing time.

Seating: I have a two-person bench seat in front of the T-Top, single flip out seats in the stern (one each port and starboard) and the captain’s bench. So far we have never wanted more.

Quality: My experience is that Grady White is first class and does not cut corners—from the quality of the fiberglass hull, to the hardware used, and to all the little things like applying silicon to the screws used in the cover to the rear wells. These things mean quality, and more importantly that a boat will last. My only repair in four years has been the bilge pump float switch. I did replace the batteries, but that is expected. In addition to the routine engine service, I am religious about flushing the engine and washing the boat after each use. I have it professionally waxed each year so the boat looks like it’s new.

Rod Holders: I carry anywhere from two to eight rods, so I appreciate having four holders on the T-top, four behind the captain’s bench seat, two on each side of the front bench seat, and two along each gunwale.