2027 Grady-White Boats 281 Coastal Explorer For Sale

2027 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer: Offshore Capability, Everyday Confidence | Stock #222761

The 2027 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer is a center console built for boaters who want unmatched stability, offshore confidence, and serious fishing features for a full day on the water. This 281 Coastal Explorer features a 100% hand-laid SeaV² hull with 16 degrees of transom deadrise, an electromechanically folding Sport Deck with boarding ladder, and a 160-gallon fuel capacity for extended range. Whether you’re fishing, cruising, or exploring the coast, this 281 Coastal Explorer is ready to deliver a premium experience on every outing.

Finance Available Through MarineMax

Combined Features & Specs:

- Length (centerline, without engines): 27'7" (8.41 m)

- Beam amidships: 9'4" (2.84 m)

- Bridge clearance: 7'11" (2.41 m)

- Cockpit depth: 22" (0.56 m)

- Hull draft: 19" (0.48 m)

- Transom deadrise: 16 degrees (SeaV² progression)

- Maximum horsepower: 600 (447 kW)

- Fuel capacity (standard): 160 gal. (606 l)

- Weight (without engines): 5,780 lb. (2,622 kg)

- 100% hand-laid SeaV² hull and deck

- Anchor windlass with rode, line, and remote switches at helm and windlass

- Batteries (2) with battery select switch and battery charger

- Casting platform insert with cushion

- Flush-mount pull-up cleats

- Blue LED cockpit lights

- 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted deck hardware

- Stainless steel drink holders (8)

- Engine flush system with hose attachment aft (one per engine)

- Factory engine pre-rigging

- Forward 70-qt insulated fish boxes with overboard drains, port and starboard (2)

- Forward bolsters

- International lighting

- 18-gallon aft insulated raw water livewell with light and overboard drain (500 GPH pump)

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

- High-density PVC rub rail with stainless steel insert

- Aft bench seat with port and starboard swing-open walk-through backrests and removable center backrest

- Sport Deck: electromechanically folding platform with boarding ladder

- Stereo system with waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity; LED-lit speakers at the bow (2), cockpit (2), and T-top (2)

- 316 grade stainless steel stern eyes

- Port and starboard under-seat drop-in storage boxes

- Port boarding ladder storage

- Forward anchor locker with rode storage

- Lockable storage drawers

The 2027 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer combines legendary stability, outboard performance, and offshore-ready fishing features for an unforgettable day on the water. Act now — this 281 Coastal Explorer is ready for its next adventure

Why MarineMax? Every purchase includes a full fuel tank and Go Boating Gear kit, no-hassle financing, and boating education courses including Intro to Boating and Women on Water®. Plus, enjoy exclusive MarineMax events and unforgettable Getaways!® — making your boating life truly exceptional

Available now at MarineMax Ft. Walton Beach!