2026 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer

The 281 Coastal Explorer is a 28-foot center console built on Grady-White's SeaV2 hull. Twin Yamaha four-stroke engines rated at 350 horsepower each deliver a top speed of 55 knots and a cruising speed of 29 knots. The boat is constructed of fiberglass and measures 9.4 feet across the beam.

The open layout features a portside electric fold-down platform with a stowable ladder and an aft bench seat with three configurable positions. A single head is included. The design balances comfort and utility, equally suited to fishing shallow waters, running offshore, or cruising to anchorages.