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2026 Grady-White 281 CE

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Class

Center Consoles

Length Overall

27.583 ft

Beam

9.4 ft

Fuel Type

unleaded

Engine Type Outboard 4 Stroke
Engine Make Yamaha
Engine Model 300 FourStroke
Number of Engines 2
Horse Power 600 hp
Fuel Capacity 160 gallon
Maximum Draft 1.583 ft
Dry Weight 5650 lb
Hull Material Fiberglass
The ultimate inshore/offshore boat, built on Grady-White's legendary SeaV2 hull, the 281 Coastal Explorer is a real game-changer! Packed with ingenuity, starting with a new standard portside electric fold down platform with stowable ladder and the ne...
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