281 Coastal Explorer

281 Coastal Explorer

  • Length

    27' 7"

  • Type

    Coastal Explorer

  • Draft

    19"

  • Beam

    9' 4"

  • Deadrise

    16"

  • Weight

    5650 lbs

  • Power

    600 HP
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About the 281 Coastal Explorer

The 281 CE is packed with Grady's latest functional, aesthetic, and ergonomic innovations that load this boat with fishability and luxury. It is equally perfect as a serious fishing machine as it is a sandbar chariot. An added bonus, customers will be excited to choose from a single or dual engine option. 

A battle-ready fishing platform with loads of rod holders, livewell options, casting platforms, and big fishboxes ready to be filled, the 281 CE is the first model to include a new standard portside electric fold down dive platform with ladder - just one of Grady's newest innovations being introduced on this boat. 

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Features of the 281 Coastal Explorer

Hull Color Options

  • Classic Grady-White

    Gelcoat Standard Color

  • Celestial Blue

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Coastal Fog Blue

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Sand

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Sea Glass

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Seaport Blue

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Cape Gray

    Gelcoat Optional Color

  • Harbor Blue

    Gelcoat Optional Color

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