Overview

The 2026 Grady-White 266 Canyon is a 26-foot center console built for Southwest Florida anglers who also want a boat the whole family enjoys. It has the serious fishing capability the brand is known for, and it stays comfortable and accommodating on a leisurely day out. If you want one boat for the fishing grounds and the sandbar, the 266 Canyon deserves a close look.

The hull is what sets this boat apart on our local waters. The 266 Canyon rides on Grady-White's SeaV² hull, whose variable deadrise is designed to cut through waves for a smoother ride than flatter-bottomed boats. Anyone who has crossed Charlotte Harbor on a breezy afternoon, or run the Gulf of Mexico when the chop builds, knows why that matters. At approximately 26 feet long with a beam of around 9 feet, the boat is stable at rest and underway, and it stays manageable for docking and trailering.

Twin Yamaha F200 or F300 outboards provide the power. This setup is expected to reach speeds in the mid-40s mph, with efficient cruising speeds in the high 20s to low 30s mph. That gives you time on the water instead of time in transit, whether you're heading out of Pine Island Sound or making the run toward the Ten Thousand Islands.

For inshore and nearshore fishing, the center console layout puts open deck around you, so you can work a drift or move around the boat when a fish is on. The 266 Canyon is a capable platform in Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and the Ten Thousand Islands, where the hull handles the chop and the layout suits a range of fishing techniques. Storage is well integrated, with under-seat compartments and console space for tackle and gear.

The boat is just as good when the rods stay home. It's rated for up to 10 passengers, so friends and family can come along. Comfortable seating, ample space, and a smooth ride make it a natural for day trips and relaxed cruising. Its draft is shallow enough to approach many popular sandbars and islands, including Cayo Costa, Keewaydin, and Beer Can Island, so you can anchor close to shore and make a day of it. It isn't a true flats skiff, so the thinnest backcountry water is better left to a dedicated shallow-water boat. For nearly everything else on our coast, the 266 Canyon is a versatile choice.

Grady-White has a reputation for durable, well-appointed boats that hold their value. That premium quality is the reason so many Southwest Florida boaters choose this brand.

Fish Tale Boats is an award-winning, family-owned dealership with more than 25 years of experience serving this community. We've been recognized as a top dealership nationally by Grady-White. Our factory-authorized service department includes Yamaha Certified Master Technicians, so the people who sell you the boat also stand behind it after the sale. We know these waters because we boat them ourselves.

The best way to appreciate the 2026 Grady-White 266 Canyon is to see it in person. Reach out to Fish Tale Boats through our Fort Myers or Bonita Springs locations to walk the deck, ask questions, and schedule a sea trial. Feel the SeaV² hull in real water, and see why this 26-foot center console could become your family's favorite way to get out on the Gulf.

Features

• 2027 Grady-White 266 Canyon center console
• Approximately 26 feet in length
• Beam of approximately 9 feet
• Grady-White SeaV² variable-deadrise hull
• Twin Yamaha F200 outboard engines
• Top speed expected in the mid-40s mph
• Efficient cruising speeds in the high 20s to low 30s mph
• Rated for up to 10 passengers
• Open center console layout for casting and maneuvering
• Under-seat storage compartments
• Integrated console storage
• Comfortable seating for family and friends
• Suited to inshore and nearshore fishing
• Shallow enough draft for many sandbars and islands
• Premium Grady-White build quality