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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
Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
Cockpit & Deck
Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1) & battery charger (1)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Factory engine pre-rigging
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)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
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
Water tank - 18-gallon (68.1 l) fresh water
Console
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
Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)
Deluxe Lean Bar
Options
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 and 425 HP only) or primer (425 HP only)
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
Ski arch (only available w/single 425 engine)
Ski pylon (only available w/twin 300 engines)
SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster)
Canvas Options
281 CE Performance Data
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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Classic Grady White
GELCOAT StandardCelestial Blue
GELCOAT OptionalCoastal Fog
GELCOAT OptionalOcean Mist
GELCOAT OptionalSea Glass
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Options

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 and 425 HP only) or primer (425 HP only)

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

Ski arch (only available w/single 425 engine)

Ski pylon (only available w/twin 300 engines)

SureShade® electrically retractable cockpit shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster)
Canvas Options
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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.