281 CE

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Description

Innovation and versatility meet for the ultimate coastal adventure.

The 281 Coastal Explorer is the ultimate inshore/offshore crossover, delivering luxury, innovation, and versatility. Built on Grady-White’s legendary SeaV²® hull, it features smart new designs like the portside electric fold-down platform and configurable aft bench seat. From shallow fishing to offshore runs, this 28-footer does it all in style.

Engine Options

Top Speed

57.4 MPH @ 6000 RPM

Optimum Cruise

29.1 MPH @ 3100 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise

12.3

MPG at Optimum Cruise

2.37

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

TWIN

TWIN

Safety

  • 2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)

  • Basic flotation

  • Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

  • Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

  • Fire extinguisher holder

  • Nonskid fiberglass liner

  • Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

  • Stainless steel through-hull fittings

  • Stern grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

    • Cockpit & Deck

  • 100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

  • Anchor windlass w/rode, line, and remote switches at helm & windlass

  • Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1) & battery charger (1)

  • Casting platform insert w/cushion

  • Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

  • Cockpit lights - blue LED

  • Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted

  • Drink holders - stainless steel (8)

  • Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)

  • Factory engine pre-rigging

  • Fish box - 70-qt (66.2 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain (2)

  • Forward bolsters

  • Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & auto retract

  • International lighting

  • Livewell - 18-gallon (68 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)

  • Rod holders - aft (4), amidships (4)

  • Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

  • Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard swing-open, walk-through backrests & removable center backrest

  • Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard swing-open, walk-through backrests & removable center backrest

  • Sport Deck - electromechanically folding platform w/boarding ladder

  • Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2), T-top (2)

  • Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

  • Storage - port & starboard under seat drop in boxes

  • Storage - port boarding ladder storage

  • Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

  • Storage - lockable storage drawers (2)

  • Water tank - 18-gallon (68.1 l) fresh water

    • Console

  • Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port

  • Accessory outlet - 12V (1)

  • Compass

  • Console grab rail

  • Cooler - 296-qt (280.1 l) cooler under forward console seat w/removable divider

  • Drink holders - stainless steel (2)

  • Footrest - molded console footrest

  • Flush mount electronics area

  • Head - lockable console w/lighting, bulk storage, composite cherry & holly sole & marine head w/electric flush, 7.5-gallon (28 l) holding tank w/macerator, overboard discharge & deck pump out

  • Seating - molded forward console lounge seat w/cushion & backrest

  • Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)

  • Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

  • T-top - fiberglass w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3), radar flat & outrigger plates

  • Window - tinted frameless glass

  • Windshield - laminated glass integrated w/T-top

  • Windshield wiper w/washer

    • Elite Lean Bar

  • Knife & pliers holders

  • Livewell - 38-gal. (144 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)

  • Painted rod holders (4)

  • Rigging station - freshwater shower (recessed), cutting board & bait locker

  • Seating - Command Elite helm chairs (2)

  • Storage - lockable storage drawers (3)

  • Storage - lockable w/tackle trays (6)

  • Storage - port net storage area

  • Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

    • Optional Features

  • Bow table package

  • Casting platform extension insert w/cushion

  • CE certification package (European Conformity)

  • Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sage Gray gelcoat

  • Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

  • Outrigger kit - 18-ft. (5.5 m) crank hardtop mounted stainless steel outriggers w/carbon fiber poles

  • Ski pylon

  • Steering - Helm Master® EX Full Maneuverability w/autopilot & Yamaha Siren Marine Connected Boat® Monitoring System

  • SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster)

  • T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

  • Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, 36V batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

  • Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

  • T-top wing curtains (ivory)

    • Specifications

    ManufacturerGrady White
    ConditionNew
    Beam Amidships9'4" (2.84 m)
    Center Line Length27'7" (8.41 m)
    Bridge Clearance7'11" (2.41 m)
    Cockpit Depth22" (0.56 m)
    Hull Draft19" (0.48 m)
    Transom Deadrise16 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
    Maximum HP600 (447 kW)
    Fuel Capacity (Standard)160 gal. (606 l)
    Weight (w/o Engines)5650 lb. (2563 kg)