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Grady-White Canyon 386 (2024-)
3 x 450-hp Yamaha Four-Stroke
Brief Summary
Long known for its many fishing boats’ prowess in the pursuit of offshore action, the Grady-White Canyon 386 lives up to her namesake and takes it to new heights as she also provides the kind of amenities making for exciting family fun while out for a day on the water.
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | SM | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.15 | 1 | 424.4 | 368.7 | 63 |
| 1000 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.04 | 442.8 | 384.8 | 68 |
| 1500 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 387.5 | 336.7 | 68.5 |
| 2000 | 11 | 9.6 | 14.7 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 276.8 | 240.5 | 75 |
| 2500 | 17.2 | 14.9 | 21.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 295.2 | 256.5 | 79.5 |
| 3000 | 27.1 | 23.5 | 27.1 | 1 | 0.87 | 369 | 320.7 | 82.5 |
| 3500 | 33.2 | 28.8 | 33.2 | 1 | 0.87 | 369 | 320.7 | 84 |
| 4000 | 39.7 | 34.5 | 49.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 295.2 | 256.5 | 85 |
| 4500 | 44.6 | 38.8 | 63.7 | 0.7 | 0.61 | 258.3 | 224.5 | 84.5 |
| 5000 | 50.1 | 43.5 | 83.4 | 0.6 | 0.52 | 221.4 | 192.4 | 88.5 |
| 5500 | 55.1 | 47.8 | 91.8 | 0.6 | 0.52 | 221.4 | 192.4 | 90 |
| 6000 | 61.4 | 53.3 | 122.7 | 0.5 | 0.43 | 184.5 | 160.3 | 93 |
Specifications
| Length Overall |
36' 6" 11.13 m w/o engines |
|---|---|
| Beam |
13' 2" 4.01 m |
| Dry Weight |
14,950 lbs 6,781 kg w/o engines |
| Draft |
28" 71.12 cm |
| Deadrise/Transom | 20 deg |
| Fuel Capacity |
410 gallons 1552 L |
| Water Capacity |
44 gallons 167 L |
Engine Options
| Std. Power |
3 x 450-hp Yamaha Four-Stroke |
|---|
Captain's Report
by Capt. Ken Kreisler
Canyon 386 — Muscular Luxury
Mission
Mention the name Grady-White in any boating conversation or observation and whoever is listening will immediately have a positive reaction. From Maine to the Carolinas; from Florida and the Gulf Coast; to anywhere where big fish ply offshore waters, this iconic boat builder is known for never cutting corners anywhere with its builds. And the Canyon 386 Center Console sets the bar to new heights in this popular size group.
Major Features
- Bow thruster
- Seakeeper 5 gyro
- 5kW diesel generator w/23-gallon (87 L) fuel tank
- 100% handlaid SeaV² hull & deck
- Casting platform insert w/cushion
- Port & starboard cockpit side doors w/boarding ladder
- A 291-qt. aft insulated fish box w/lights & overboard drain & refrigerator/freezer w/digitally controlled thermostat
- Console interior featuring 10,000 BTU air conditioning w/2 outlets
- Starboard side galley w/Corian® countertop, stainless steel sink, storage, wood cabinets w/glass shelves & microwave
- Ventilated enclosed lockable stand-up head area, shower, storage drawer, sink w/Corian® counter surface, VacuFlush® head w/freshwater supply, 10-gallon (37.85 L) holding tank, overboard discharge & deck pump out
- Rigging station w/Corian countertop, freshwater sink, trash bin, knife and plier holder, storage with drain
- Yamaha Siren Marine Vessel Monitoring System
- Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
- 35-gallon (132 L) port/starboard, aft transom insulated raw water livewells w/lights, full column distribution inlets, & overboard drains
- T-top w/integrated painted aluminum frame, radio box, hatch, storage net, 3-LED spreader lights, 4-blue, white LED recessed lights, outrigger plates, 6-aft mounted rod holders, SureShade® electrically retractable shade with Sunbrella® canvas & wing curtains
Options to Consider
- CE certification package (European Conformity), & International AC electrical conversion - 220V (50Hz)
- Grill
- Hull colors including Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gel coat
- Outrigger kit includes 18-ft. GEMLUX® carbon fiber outriggers w/polished stainless steel base
- Electrically adjustable fiberglass bow table package converts to forward platform w/cushion
Boat Inspection
One step aboard the Grady-White Canyon 386 shows how much time went into the design, engineering and construction along with attention to detail and fit and finish of this boat. Taking full advantage of her 13' 2" (4 m) beam and 36' 6" (11 m) LOA means she has the kind of room for optimizing deck space, providing all the necessary fishing amenities and presenting a comfortable and usable cabin.
Stern
The business end of the Grady-White Canyon 386 has been designed to optimize fishing action. To that end, she has convenient boarding doors to either side, allowing the crew to slide a big catch onto the aft deck and making it safe and easy for everyone to get on and off. Fuel fills are on port and starboard sides for a stress-free decision while pulling into the fuel dock. The diesel fill for the generator is located to starboard, on the outboard side of the transom, just below the shore power connection and forward of the engine.
Also located here are port and starboard tackle storage in fold-out compartments built right into the transom, hot and cold water washdowns, and a replaceable cutting board on top of the starboard livewell hatch.
Moving forward, into the aft end of the helm area, is a large rigging station console housing many usable and convenient accessories.
Helm
With the well-resourced business end located aft, the helm definitely occupies the centerpiece of the Grady-White Canyon 386. Again, the design and engineering of this important area is evident and while a quick once-over will convince anyone of how much time the builder spent it its layout, a closer inspection will assure any prospective owner of a well thought out plan to bring safe, hands-on control to the operator.
The T-top, integrated into the console, offers wrap-around glass windows surrounding the helm and, as found everywhere aboard, sturdy and handy grabrails. Overhead storage includes a zippered nylon pouch in which to place PFDs and there is an electric opening vent forward to allow for more airflow. In case the weather goes south, there is an optional canvas enclosure for the helm area. The aft end of the T-top has six rod holders and houses the electric SureShade, easily deployed to cover the aft end of the cockpit from an all-day sun.
Bow
With her being able to do double duty as both a serious fishing platform and the kind of center console capable of delivering an exciting day out on the water for family and friends at a special anchorage, docking and dining, or just cruising, the bow area received special attention from the Grady-White designers.
Cabin
With a reengineered deck mold freeing up more space aboard, Grady-White was able to provide a usable and practical cabin for the Canyon 386 and those away times when an opportunity for an overnight stay presents itself.
Summary
Grady-White has packed a lot into the Canyon 386 and in doing so, she deserves a close look at all she has to offer as both a serious fishing boat and one which can provide a day of excitement and on-water activities for the family and guests.
Equipped with a trio of 450-hp, Yamaha V8 outboards, our test boat, spinning 16 3/8 x 21 XTO SDS props, with three people on board and 25% fuel, hit a WOT of 62.1 mph at 6000 rpm. While local conditions may dictate different values, for cruising, on our test day, at 3500 rpm, she posted 33.2 mph giving her a range of 369 statute miles at that rate of speed and leaving a 10% reserve of her 410-gallon fuel tank. And of course, there’s Grady-White’s strict attention to construction details and its SeaV² hull, with the moderate deadrise at the stern, steadily increasing as it transitiones to the bow. Adding to the ability to provide this kind of performance in various sea conditions Grady-White boats are known for, are the bow flare and two strakes and a chine, this for a soft ride and lift stability.
The Grady-White Canyon 386 is a special center console boat offering, and delivering, all this builder stands for. If you are in the market for a boat of this profile, it should occupy a top spot on your short list of must-sees. Once you take the wheel, you will not be disappointed.
Remember, life is better on a boat!
Test Video Summary
Overview
The Grady-White Canyon 386 is an ultimate fishing machine that also suits half-day or multi-day trips, thanks to a new deck cap design that creates a large cabin below. BoatTEST’s Captain tested her with triple Yamaha 450 V8 outboards.
“There’s a lot of features on this 386 to like, but the one thing is that SeaV2 hull, it truly is a difference that you need to feel for yourself.”
Mission And Intended Owner
- Built To Do: Hardcore fishing, plus half-day and multi-day trips
- Designed For: Serious anglers who also want family comfort and overnight accommodations
- Locus Of Operation: Offshore
Design Overview
- Hull: Grady-White’s proven SeaV2 hull with variable deadrise
- Deadrise: Moderate at the stern, steadily increasing forward to the bow
- Bow Flare, Freeboard And Chine Angle: Put more V in the water for a smoother ride
- Strakes: Two strakes and a chine that cut through waves, providing lift, stability and a dry ride
- Deck Cap: Re-engineered deck mold for more usable interior space, with the cabin entry moved to the helm
- Beam: About a foot and a half more than most boats in her class
- Drainage: Cup holders drain overboard, not into the bilge
- Hardtop Finish: Automotive paint, with handholds cleanly integrated into the superstructure
Specifications
- Length Overall: 36 feet, 6 inches without engines
- Beam: 13 feet, 2 inches
- Draft: 28 inches with motors trimmed up
- Weight: 14,950 pounds without engines
- Fuel Capacity: 410 gallons
- Cabin Headroom: About 6 feet, 5 inches to the skylight, and 6 feet, 3 inches with the berth converted
- Livewells: Twin 35-gallon
- Fish Box: 291-quart, refrigerated
Test Conditions And Test Weight
- Sea State: A little dicey, about 2-foot seas
- Load: Three people aboard and the fuel tank 25% full
- Test Weight: About 17,150 pounds
Performance
- Tested Power: Triple Yamaha 450 V8 XTO outboards with 16 3/8 x 21 SDS props
- Top Speed: 62.1 mph at 6,000 rpm
- Best Cruise: 33.2 mph at about 3,500 rpm, at about 1 mpg
- Range At Best Cruise: 369 statute miles, holding a 10% reserve
| RPM | MPH | MPG | Range (SM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 | 33.2 | ~1 | 369 |
| 6,000 | 62.1 | — | — |
Acceleration:
- 0–20 mph: 5 seconds
- 0–30 mph: 8.7 seconds
Sea Trial And Handling
- Coming On Plane: Easy, starting with about 40% trim tab down, then trimming up to raise the bow for a better attitude in the chop
- Turning: Corners well for such a large boat, without slowing down or getting sluggish
- Hole Shot: “Nothing to it”
- Ride: Soft and stable, even in rough conditions
- Tracking: Incredible in quartering and following seas
- Comfort Underway: The bow seating was very comfortable and secure while running offshore
“Now one thing that I’ve noticed that I really like is for such a large boat she corners pretty well.”
“Even in our rough testing conditions, I was really impressed by the soft and stable ride the SeaV2 hull provided.”
Engine Room Or Mechanical Compartment
- Access: Large hatch in the cockpit sole
- Contents: Seakeeper, diesel generator, other maintenance items and swim ladder storage
- Seacocks: At the bottom of the bilge, with easy access
- Engine Flush: Individual freshwater flush ports for each engine
- Shore Power: Connection at the transom, plus diesel fill for the generator
- Bilge Access: Also easy from below the cabin sole
- Overhead Height: About 6 feet, 5 inches in the cabin
“You think your seacocks are easy to access? No, this is easy access right here.”
Features Inspection
The Helm
- Electronics: No MFD screens installed; Grady-White leaves the choice to the buyer
- Switches: Stainless steel tactile buttons on a carbon fiber finish
- Charging: Induction charger and dual USBs
- Climate: Air conditioning
- Gauges: Yamaha digital gauges
- Controls: Yamaha controls with a joystick, Bennett trim tabs and a Lenco bow thruster
- Audio: Fusion head unit
- Compass: On the dash
- Windshield: Modern, sleek wraparound, integrated into the console, with an electric opening vent in the front
- T-Top:
- Overhead storage and a zippered pouch for PFDs
- Fusion speakers
- Skylight or roof vent
- Handrail and integrated handholds
- Flood lights fore and aft
- Six rod holders
- Electric shade
- Outriggers
- Canvas Enclosure (Available): For poor-weather days
“Up on the dash is a compass, which is good to see, because some brands have actually stopped doing that these days.”
Boarding Amenities
- Cockpit Doors: Port and starboard, for landing big catches or easy dock access
- Fuel Fills: Port and starboard, so either side works at the fuel dock
- Swim Ladder: Stored in the mechanical locker
Cockpit Arrangement And Equipment
- Transom Seat: Grady-White’s patented folding bench, easier to deploy than many. Two densities of foam, with a softer, higher front bolster and an angled backrest for comfort.
- Tackle Storage: Dedicated, port and starboard
- Livewells: Twin 35-gallon
- Cutting Board: Sacrificial board on top of the starboard livewell, easily replaced
- Fish Box: 291-quart on centerline, refrigerated with a Dometic system
- Hatch Struts: Solid stainless steel gas struts on all hatches
- Washdown: Hot and cold freshwater at the transom
- Rigging Station:
- Corian countertop
- Hidden sink and electric grill
- Trash can to starboard
- Large grab handle and speakers
- Storage
- Leaning Post: Four more cup holders, six rod holders, and tool and knife storage
“Another Grady-White detail is all of their hatches are equipped with solid stainless steel gas struts, these are going to last.”
Bow Arrangement
- Seating: Contoured with lumbar support, comfortable and secure underway
- Amenities: Flip-up armrests, grab handles, accessory tray and cup holders
- Grab Rails: Throughout, partially recessed
- Bow Shade: Easy-up, with pull sockets
- Washdown: Raw-water outlet
- Rod Storage: Horizontal racks under the gunwales, plus rod holders throughout
“A lot of times you may sit in a seat and you may kind of feel yourself sliding down, but here with this contour and the lumbar support, I can actually sit here and totally relax and I still feel secure.”
Interior Spaces
Cabin:
- Entry: At the helm
- Headroom: About 6 feet, 5 inches to the skylight
- Lighting: Natural light from the skylight, plus recessed lights
- Galley:
- Microwave
- Backlit storage shelf
- Small galley sink
- Storage cubby
- Grab rail
- Pull-out refrigeration
- Berth: Large, converts to a dinette with an inlaid table bearing the Grady-White logo
- Bolsters: Behind the berth for relaxing
- Rod Storage: Port and starboard, plus four rod holders with bungees
- Climate: Air conditioning vents
- Power: USBs on both sides and an AC outlet
- Sole: Solid teak, with easy bilge access below
- Storage: Two drawers and a small shelf
- TV: Flat screen
- Port Light: With privacy in mind
Head:
- Type: Fully enclosed, dedicated head
- Fixtures: Mirror, accessory shelf, countertop storage, stainless steel sink and porcelain toilet
- Shower: Separate shower
- Natural Light: With a shade
- Controls: Electrical panel, air conditioning, cockpit cooler and generator fuel gauge
“It does have a fully enclosed dedicated head, and for both this size a dedicated head is something to be appreciated.”
General Construction
- SeaV2 hull with a re-engineered deck cap
- Stainless steel gas struts throughout
- Automotive paint on the superstructure
Advantages And Disadvantages
Advantages
- Soft, stable ride in rough conditions from the SeaV2 hull
- Incredible tracking in quartering and following seas
- Corners well for a large boat
- Fast: 62.1 mph top speed
- 369-mile range from a 410-gallon tank
- About 1.5 feet more beam than most boats in her class
- Large cabin with about 6'5" headroom, a galley and a dinette berth
- Fully enclosed head with a separate shower
- Easy access to seacocks deep in the bilge
- Refrigerated 291-quart fish box and twin 35-gallon livewells
- Port and starboard cockpit doors and fuel fills
Disadvantages
- No MFD screens included; electronics are left to the buyer
- Canvas enclosure is an add-on
- Fuel economy is about 1 mpg at best cruise
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