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2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer
US$316,900
Beaufort, North Carolina
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked under a partly cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked under cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing sleek design and spacious seating.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with seating, docked by the water.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat panel with warning label and connectors.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat seating and storage compartment detail.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with rod holders and storage compartments.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat with dual engines docked in a scenic marina.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with plush seating and marina backdrop.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer helm with dual Garmin displays and Yamaha controls.
Yamaha display showing fuel usage and trip data on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer.
Garmin navigation display on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat.
Garmin marine display on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat dashboard.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with cushioned seating and water view.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with white seating and helm station.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat docked under cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with open cabin door, showing storage and amenities.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat with rod holders against clear blue sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing underside and marina setting.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing boat details and serene marina setting.
Manufacturer Provided Image: 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat on water at sunset.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked under a partly cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked under cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing sleek design and spacious seating.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with seating, docked by the water.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat panel with warning label and connectors.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat seating and storage compartment detail.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with rod holders and storage compartments.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat with dual engines docked in a scenic marina.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with plush seating and marina backdrop.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer helm with dual Garmin displays and Yamaha controls.
Yamaha display showing fuel usage and trip data on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer.
Garmin navigation display on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat.
Garmin marine display on 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat dashboard.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with cushioned seating and water view.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with white seating and helm station.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat docked under cloudy sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat interior with open cabin door, showing storage and amenities.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat with rod holders against clear blue sky.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing underside and marina setting.
2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer docked, showcasing boat details and serene marina setting.
Manufacturer Provided Image: 2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer boat on water at sunset.
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2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer | 28ft

Beaufort, North Carolina

US$316,900

99 hours

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engine

Engine

Yamaha F300

power

Total Power

600hp

engineHours

Engine Hours

99

boatClass

Class

Bay Boat

length

Length

28ft

year

Year

2023

boatModel

Model

281 Coastal Explorer

capacity

Capacity

-

Radio Island Marina

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Boat Details

Description

2023 GRADY WHITE 281 COASTAL EXPLORER

THIS BOAT IS LOADED AND BEEN MAINTAINED WITH AN OPEN CHECK BOOK.

 

OPTIONS INCLUDE:

- TWIN YAMAHA 300'S W/ HELM MASTER 

- YAMAHA AUTOPILPOT

- ELITE LEAN BAR

- AFT CENTER BRACKET 

- BOW TABLE 

- GEL COAT CELESTIAL BLUE

- UNDERSIDE HARD TOP MATCHING GEL COAT

- GEMLUX 18ft CARBON-FIBER OUTRIGGERS

ELECTRONICS:

- DUAL GARMIN 8616 SERIES TOUCH SCREENS

- GARMAIN DOME RADAR GMR 24xHD

- MINN KOTA ULTERRA 112 TROLLING MOTOR W/iPILOT 36 VOLTS

- (2) DIGITAL ANTENNAS 8ft 1-vhf 1-am/fm

- STANDARD HORIZON GX1400G VHF

- GT51M-TM TRANSDUCER

- BLACK OAK PRO SERIES 20inch LED LIGHT BAR

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The ultimate inshore/offshore boat, built on Grady-White’s legendary SeaV²® hull, the all-new 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!

Contact Information
Please contact Neal Rowland at 252-241-9680
Other Details

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 and Deck

  • 100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck
  • Anchor windlass w/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
  • 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


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 - backrest w/split flip-up bolster
  • Storage - lockable storage drawer
  • Storage - lockable w/tackle trays (6)
  • Storage - port net storage area
  • Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose


Console

  • Accessory outlet - 12V (1)
  • Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
  • 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, 10-gallon (38 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


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 - backrest w/split flip-up bolster
  • Storage - lockable storage drawer
  • Storage - lockable w/tackle trays (6)

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Features

Electrical Equipment

Shore Power Inlet:✓

Electronics

Depthsounder:✓

Radar:✓

Radar Detector:✓

Autopilot:✓

Radio:✓

Compass:✓

GPS:✓

Cockpit Speakers:✓

VHF:✓

Inside Equipment

Marine Head:✓

Battery Charger:✓

Outside Equipment

Cockpit Shower:✓

Cockpit Cushions:✓

Cockpit Table:✓

Swimming Ladder:✓

Power Poles:✓

Outriggers:✓

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Propulsion

Engine 1

Engine Make:Yamaha

Engine Model:F300

Total Power:300hp

Engine Hours:99

Engine Type:Outboard-4S

Fuel Type:Gas

Propeller Type:3 Blade

Propeller Material:Stainless Steel

Engine 2

Engine Make:Yamaha

Engine Model:F300

Total Power:300hp

Engine Hours:99

Engine Type:Outboard-4S

Fuel Type:Gas

Propeller Type:3 Blade

Propeller Material:Stainless Steel

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall:28ft

Max Bridge Clearance:7.92ft

Min Draft:1.58ft

Beam:9.33ft

Weights

Dry Weight:5,650Lb

Miscellaneous

Deadrise At Transom:16deg

Hull Material:Fiberglass

Tanks

Fresh Water Tank:10 gal

Fuel Tank:1 x 160 gal

Holding Tank:10 gal

Accommodations

Guest Heads:1

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2023 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer | 28ft

Beaufort, North Carolina

US$316,900

99 hours

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Own this boat for $2,408/month
Tax information
Radio Island Marina
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