Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grady-White 281 CE 2022 vs Grady-White Fisherman 273 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grady-White 281 CE 2022 vs Grady-White Fisherman 273 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Grady-White Fisherman 273 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the Grady-White 281 CE 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Grady-White Fisherman 273 2011 carries 205 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Grady-White 281 CE 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Grady-White Fisherman 273 2011 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Grady-White 281 CE 2022 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.70 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Length - Feet27.7
Length - Feet26.92
Length overall - Meters8.44
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches332
Length overall - Inches323
Beam9.40 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail1.90 ft
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWithout Engine: 4,843 lbs. (2,197 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2196.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4843
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFour-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelFour-Stroke
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal. (776 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGrady-White
Modelnot available
ModelFisherman 273
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee