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281 CE Main Specifications
Beam Amidships
9’4” (2.84 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines
27’7” (8.41 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 HP
600 (448 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard
160 gal. (606 l)
Weight w/o Engines
5650 lb. (2563 kg)
281 CE Features & Options
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Safety
2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Captain Grady® - digital boat systems & operations guide for iPad & iPhone
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/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
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
Deluxe 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
Options
Bow table package
Casting platform extension insert w/cushion
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 and 425 HP only) or primer (425 HP only)
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
Seating - Elite lean bar w/Command Elite helm chairs (2), painted rod holders (4), 38-gal. (144 l) insulated raw water livewell, freshwater shower (recessed), raw water washdown w/hose, bait locker, cutting board, lockable storage drawers (3), tackle storage, port net storage area & knife & plier holders
Seating - removable aft bench seat center backrest
Ski arch (only available w/single 425 engine)
Ski pylon (only available w/twin 300 engines)
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 (black or ivory)
281 CE Performance Data
425 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Top Speed: 50.0 MPH @ 5900 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.8 MPH @ 3800 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 13.6
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.19
GRAY
Standard
WHITE
Optional
UNPAINTED
Optional
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 57.4 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.1 MPH @ 3100 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 12.3
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.37
GRAY
Standard
WHITE
Optional
425 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
5.6L
Test Date
3/22/2022
Prop Size
16 5/8 X 19 XTO SDS
Weight as Tested
7977 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories))
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.8 MPH @ 3800 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 2.95 |
| 1500 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 2.68 |
| 2000 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 2.07 |
| 2500 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 1.87 |
| 3000 | 18.1 | 8.8 | 2.06 |
| 3500 | 26.0 | 11.6 | 2.24 |
| 3800 | 29.8 | 13.6 | 2.19 |
| 4000 | 32.4 | 14.8 | 2.19 |
| 4500 | 37.6 | 20.1 | 1.87 |
| 5000 | 42.4 | 25.5 | 1.66 |
| 5500 | 47.1 | 34.3 | 1.37 |
| 5900 | 50.0 | 37.3 | 1.34 |
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
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 2.30 |
| 1500 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 1.89 |
| 2000 | 10.4 | 7.3 | 1.42 |
| 2500 | 17.6 | 10.0 | 1.76 |
| 3000 | 27.8 | 12.2 | 2.28 |
| 3100 | 29.1 | 12.3 | 2.37 |
| 3500 | 33.8 | 15.8 | 2.14 |
| 4000 | 39.3 | 22.3 | 1.76 |
| 4500 | 43.6 | 28.6 | 1.52 |
| 5000 | 48.5 | 36.5 | 1.33 |
| 5500 | 53.4 | 47.1 | 1.13 |
| 6000 | 57.4 | 53.8 | 1.07 |
425 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
5.6L
Test Date
3/22/2022
Prop Size
16 5/8 X 19 XTO SDS
Weight as Tested
7977 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
No
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.8 MPH @ 3800 RPM
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 2.95 |
| 1500 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 2.68 |
| 2000 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 2.07 |
| 2500 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 1.87 |
| 3000 | 18.1 | 8.8 | 2.06 |
| 3500 | 26.0 | 11.6 | 2.24 |
| 3800 | 29.8 | 13.6 | 2.19 |
| 4000 | 32.4 | 14.8 | 2.19 |
| 4500 | 37.6 | 20.1 | 1.87 |
| 5000 | 42.4 | 25.5 | 1.66 |
| 5500 | 47.1 | 34.3 | 1.37 |
| 5900 | 50.0 | 37.3 | 1.34 |
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
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 2.30 |
| 1500 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 1.89 |
| 2000 | 10.4 | 7.3 | 1.42 |
| 2500 | 17.6 | 10.0 | 1.76 |
| 3000 | 27.8 | 12.2 | 2.28 |
| 3100 | 29.1 | 12.3 | 2.37 |
| 3500 | 33.8 | 15.8 | 2.14 |
| 4000 | 39.3 | 22.3 | 1.76 |
| 4500 | 43.6 | 28.6 | 1.52 |
| 5000 | 48.5 | 36.5 | 1.33 |
| 5500 | 53.4 | 47.1 | 1.13 |
| 6000 | 57.4 | 53.8 | 1.07 |
281 CE Overhead
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281 CE Virtual Tour
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Choose your hull color
Classic Grady White
GELCOAT StandardCelestial Blue
GELCOAT OptionalCoastal Fog
GELCOAT OptionalOcean Mist
GELCOAT OptionalSea Glass
GELCOAT OptionalCustomize with options
Options
Bow table package
Casting platform extension insert w/cushion
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 and 425 HP only) or primer (425 HP only)
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
Seating - Elite lean bar w/Command Elite helm chairs (2), painted rod holders (4), 38-gal. (144 l) insulated raw water livewell, freshwater shower (recessed), raw water washdown w/hose, bait locker, cutting board, lockable storage drawers (3), tackle storage, port net storage area & knife & plier holders
Seating - removable aft bench seat center backrest
Ski arch (only available w/single 425 engine)
Ski pylon (only available w/twin 300 engines)
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 (black or ivory)
Select your power.
Please note: one or more engine packages below are not compatible with options selected in the previous step. To select an engine package that is currently disabled, please go back to the Options step and deselect any options that are incompatible.
425 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Top Speed: 50.0 MPH @ 5900 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.8 MPH @ 3800 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 13.6
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.19
GRAY
Standard
WHITE
Optional
UNPAINTED
Optional
This engine package is not compatible with the following option(s) selected in the previous step:
To select this engine package, please go back to the Options step and deselect any options that are incompatible.
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Twin
Top Speed: 57.4 MPH @ 6000 RPM
Optimum Cruise: 29.1 MPH @ 3100 RPM
GPH at Optimum Cruise: 12.3
MPG at Optimum Cruise: 2.37
GRAY
Standard
WHITE
Optional
This engine package is not compatible with the following option(s) selected in the previous step:
To select this engine package, please go back to the Options step and deselect any options that are incompatible.