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!
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
Grady-White Boats nonskid fiberglass liner on deck of every model
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)
Stainless Steel Through Hull Fittings
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
Stern grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
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 on a Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer.
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
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
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)
Specs
Year
2025
Color
Type
Coastal Explorers
Length
27ft 7in
Weight
5650 lbs
Hull Type
Fiberglass
Beam
9'7"
Draft
16'
Stock Number
BSM07
Engine Model
Twin 300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Dead Rise
16 degrees
Fuel Tank
160 Gallons
Horse Power
600
Location
Duxbury
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