Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsBuilt by Grady-White Boats, theCenter Console Chase 273is a versatilemotor yachtfeaturing a confidentcenter console layoutand a durablefiberglass hull. Represented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, it delivers capable performance for day boating, sport, and adventure.
Selecting a Center Console Chase 273
Choosing the Center Console Chase 273means opting for a compact, trailer-friendly footprint with serious capability. As amotor yachtbuilt around acenter console layout, it emphasizes 360-degree deck access and straightforward operation. Thefiberglass hullprovides durability and easy maintenance, while twin Yamaha outboards offer responsive handling and redundancy for confident coastal runs.
Features of the Model
- Dimensions optimized for access: LOA 27 ft (8.23 m); beam 8 ft (2.59 m); draft 4.101 ft (1.25 m).
- Power and control: twin Yamaha outboards (gas) for reliable, efficient propulsion and simple service.
- Practical capacities: 205 gal fuel and 20 gal fresh water to support full-day outings.
- Essential comfort: 1 head for convenience on board.
- Robust build: fiberglass hullwith a fiberglass deck for strength and low upkeep.
- Purposeful configuration: a true motor yachtwith a clean, opencenter console deck plan.
Technical Specifications
- Builder: Grady-White Boats
- Model: Center Console Chase 273
- Type: motor yacht
- Layout: center console
- Hull: fiberglass
- Deck: Fiberglass
- LOA: 27 ft (8.23 m)
- Beam: 8 ft (2.59 m)
- Draft (min): 4.101 ft (1.25 m)
- Engines: 2 x Yamaha, Outboard, Gas
- Heads: 1
- Fuel capacity: 205 gal
- Water capacity: 20 gal
Pricing and Ordering
To discuss pricing, availability, inspections, and logistics for the Center Console Chase 273, contact Andrey Shestakov and the Shestakov Yacht Sales team. We will coordinate viewing, survey support, and delivery planning to match your schedule and cruising plans.
Questions and Answers
Q: What kind of yacht is the Center Console Chase 273? A: It’s amotor yachtwith acenter console layout, built on a durablefiberglass hull. This combination prioritizesversatility,easy handling, anddeck access.
Q: Who builds this model? A: The Center Console Chase 273is built byGrady-White Boats, a name associated withquality constructionandreliable engineering.
Q: How is it powered? A: Propulsion comes from twinYamahaoutboardsrunning ongas, delivering responsive performance and straightforward maintenance.
Q: What are the key dimensions and draft? A: The boat’s LOAis 27 ft (8.23 m),beamis 8 ft (2.59 m), anddraft (min)is 4.101 ft (1.25 m), balancing stability with access to varied waters.
Q: What capacities and amenities does it include? A: You get a fuel capacityof 205 gal,fresh watercapacity of 20 gal, and ahead(1) for essential comfort underway.
Owner Experience Review
Owners gravitate to the Center Console Chase 273fromGrady-White Boatsfor days that mix family cruising with serious fishing. Forward seating that converts to a casting deck, a walk-in head with Porta-Potti and freshwater sink, and a foldaway transom seat make it easy to bring guests aboard, while the cockpit stays purpose-built with a built-in 32-gallon livewell, a transom fishbox, under-gunwale rod storage, and a leaning post with rocket-launcher holders. The pop-up electronics console is handy for keeping screens out of the weather, though owners often mention limited radar and mounting provisions.
On the water, testers credit the SeaV2 variable-V hull, faired bottom, and longer running surface for improved wave handling and tracking, and long-time owners describe the boat as very balanced, comfortable, and seaworthy rather than a pure speed play. Performance is power-dependent: some report twin 150s can approach about 45 mph in certain setups, while twin Yamaha 250s deliver strong overall performance; it is not a high-horsepower race boat but offers a solid cruise and offshore composure.
Ownership due diligence matters most with older examples. Forum reports repeatedly flag transom/core moisture or delamination risks that may require engine removal and significant labor to correct, even though routine bilge and systems checks are eased by access through the liftable transom-seat/fishbox hatch. Several owners also call out original wiring quality as an area to inspect or upgrade, and many advise a full marine survey with compression/engine checks, noting that transom, wiring, and engine work are the most common cost items.
Pros and Cons
- Versatile dual-purpose layout supports family cruising and serious inshore/offshore fishing.
- SeaV2 variable-V hull delivers a balanced, comfortable ride with confident wave handling and tracking.
- Useful bilge and systems access via the liftable transom-seat/fishbox hatch for routine service.
- Not a go-fast boat, with overall performance dependent on engine selection rather than top-speed thrills.
- Older examples warrant careful transom/core inspections due to reported moisture and delamination issues.
- Original wiring quality is a known weak point that often benefits from inspection and upgrades.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Console Chase 273 | 27' 0" (8.23 m) | 8' 0" (2.59 m) | 4' 1" (1.25 m) | - | - |
| Islander | 26' 0" (8.20 m) | 8' 0" (2.59 m) | 4' 11" (1.50 m) – 6' 7" (2 m) | 25 kn / 40 kn | 3 |
| Freedom 375 | 37' 0" (11.43 m) | 13' 0" (4.01 m) | 7' 11" (2.42 m) – 32' 6" (9.92 m) | - | - |
| 283 Release | 28' 0" (8.53 m) | 9' 0" (2.90 m) | 59' 1" (18 m) | 40 kn | - |
| Gulfstream | 23' 0" (7.01 m) | 9' 0" (2.84 m) | 4' 11" (1.50 m) | - | - |
| 230 Fisherman | 23' 0" (7.01 m) | - | - | - | - |
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