281 CE 28' COASTAL EXPLORER

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 newly designed aft bench seat with three different configurations, this top-of-the-line Grady-White boat delivers triple the thrills. From fishing the shallows, and the deepest offshore canyons, to riding in luxury and style to and from the sandbar, this incredibly versatile boat will be the delight of the entire family!

STANDARD FEATURES

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)

Rod storage racks - horizontal (2)

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

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

Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/electromechanically adjustable backrests

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 - scratch resistant acrylic 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

Options

Bow table package

Casting platform extension insert w/cushion

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass 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

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)

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

T-top wing curtains (ivory)

281 CE

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Twin

Engine Size 4.2L

Test Date 4/22/2022

Prop Size 15 1/4 X 19 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested 8247 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop Yes

Bow Pulpit No

Bottom Paint No

Optimum Cruise 29.1 MPH @ 3100 RPM

PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMERS

The following variables can affect performance: wind, current, sea conditions, speed, engine performance, transducer, trolling time, engine trim,bottom paint, trim tabs, curtains, tops, gear placement and prop size/condition/type. This report should be used only as a general reference guide.Prop size, pitch and prop features listed in this performance report reflect the available props factory installed on new boats from Grady-White atthis time. Props cited in the report may be an updated version(s) of the prop(s) used at the time of the test.