First Look: All-New Grady-White Freedom 265 | Grady-White's Freedom 265 Does It All

Walk through the all-new Grady-White Freedom 265 from FLIBS 2026: fishing cockpit, power-extending lounge seat, enclosed head and a roomy bow.

By OTW StaffNovember 9, 2026

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The best of both worlds in one 26-foot package. We stepped aboard the all-new Grady-White Freedom 265 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) for a closer look at this versatile dual console.

The Freedom 265 is built to go from fishing trips to family cruising without missing a beat. Hit play above for the full walkthrough.

Freedom 265 Highlights

Fully equipped fishing cockpit
Electrically extendable lounge seating
Spacious bow
Enclosed head
Comfortable helm

From fishing cockpit to lounge seat, the Freedom 265 is designed to make the switch from fishing trips to family cruising seamless.

OTW Staff

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.