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Centerline Authority: The Triple-Wide Lean Bar and Glass Architecture of the New CE
The Miami Intercept
The industry is turning its focus to the Miami International Boat Show this February, where Grady-White is set to drop a significant addition to its fleet. The 321 Coastal Explorer arrives as a direct response to a specific demand: a boat that can handle a high-stakes offshore run and a family sandbar afternoon with equal competence. This is a 32-foot platform designed for those who find standard center consoles too one-dimensional for their coastal lifestyle.
Mechanical Sovereignty and Folding Decks
What sets the 321 CE apart is a suite of features that prioritize spatial logic. The most striking innovation involves the dual electromechanically folding sport decks. These allow the vessel to expand its footprint significantly once at anchor, creating a massive social area that connects the passengers directly to the water. It is a sophisticated pivot from the fixed-gunwale designs that have dominated this class for years, offering a level of versatility that feels genuinely modern.
The Command Center
At the helm, the 321 CE establishes immediate authority. It features a triple-wide lean bar with a centerline helm station, ensuring the operator has optimal sightlines and ergonomic access to the controls. Protected by an integrated full-height glass windshield, the helm area feels more like a flight deck than a standard fishing station. For the owner-operator, the inclusion of Twin 350 Yamaha engines paired with the Helm Master® EX system ensures that even the most demanding docking maneuvers are handled with precision.
Refined Interior Logic
Below the console, the 321 CE hides a well-appointed interior that rivals larger cruisers. It includes a vanity and a VacuFlush head, providing the necessary facilities for extended days on the water. On deck, the focus remains on comfort with luxury contoured forward lounge seating and aft-facing deluxe mezzanine seating. Every inch of the 10’6″ beam has been utilized to create a social environment that doesn’t interfere with the boat’s core fishability.
Stability and SeaV2 Physics
Performance is rooted in the SeaV2® hull progression, a geometry that utilizes a 16-degree transom deadrise for a soft, dry ride. To further enhance the experience, the 321 CE offers an optional Seakeeper® 2 gyroscopic stabilization system. This effectively eliminates boat roll, making the vessel a stable platform regardless of whether it’s drifting for pelagics or sitting at anchor in a busy inlet. With a 220-gallon fuel capacity, it possesses the range to leave the shore behind without hesitation.
The Verdict on the 321 CE
As the countdown to February 11 begins, the 321 Coastal Explorer stands as a gritty reminder that Grady-White is listening to its community. By merging 700HP of Yamaha muscle with a refined, dual-deck layout, they’ve created a crossover that refuses to compromise. For the boater who needs one vessel to act as both an adventure partner and a luxury lounge, the Miami debut is the only appointment that matters.
