2007 Grady-White Sailfish 282

What stands out on this Sailfish 282 is how solid and confidence-inspiring everything feels once you step aboard. The wide walkarounds and high bow rails make it easy to work the foredeck, even when it’s choppy. Cockpit space is generous for a 28-footer, with deep, secure freeboard and room for a full crew to fish without bumping elbows. At the helm, sightlines are excellent whether you’re running seated or standing, and the switches, throttles, and trim tabs are all right where your hands expect them. Below, the cabin has more headroom than you’d think, with practical storage tucked everywhere, so weekend bags, extra tackle, and gear all have a place instead of piling up in the cockpit.

The Sailfish 282 shines in waters where conditions can turn from calm to confused in a single tide change. Its variable-deadrise hull softens the ride in tight chop and quartering seas, while the twin outboards provide the redundancy and range you want when runs stretch beyond the inlet or across open sounds. The balance of serious cockpit space and a true overnight-capable cabin suits anglers who chase early-morning bites and then stay out for sunset cruises. With its hardtop, enclosure, and secure walkaround layout, this model is ideal where weather can blow through quickly, yet there’s plenty of reason to stay on the water all year.