2018 Grady-White Canyon 306

Step aboard and the first thing you notice is how much real estate you get on a 30-footer. The wide beam gives you a deep, secure walkaround and a helm that feels like a much larger boat, with thick, supportive bolsters and excellent sightlines. Forward, the wraparound seating and insulated fish boxes double nicely as lounging space, and the console interior is surprisingly spacious for changing, stowing gear, or escaping a squall. Grady’s trademark fit and finish show up in the heavy-duty hardware, thick cushions, and clean wiring behind the helm. Add in the thoughtful touches—transom door, fold-away aft bench, freshwater shower—and this Canyon 306 easily shifts from serious offshore work to relaxed sandbar duty in a single day.

In these waters, conditions can swing from flat calm to stacked chop in a single tide change, and the Canyon 306’s deep-V hull is built for exactly that. The length and beam give you the confidence to run in open fetch, while still being manageable for short-handed docking in tighter marinas and canals. Abundant rod storage, livewell capacity, and large insulated boxes suit local runs to reefs, wrecks, and nearshore structure. At the same time, the forward seating and family-friendly layout make it ideal for beach runs, sandbar rafting, and evening harbor cruises. It’s a versatile platform tailored to the mixed fishing-and-family lifestyle common in this area.