I'm the guy that owned two 281s or rather one 271 and one 281 Ospreys. Both the same boat. There is absolutely no comparison between a 271 and a 25 CCP. The 271 has a 9'7 1/2" beam and a dry hull weight of 4700 pounds. Two 125 gallon fuel tanks add about another ton when full. Two motors another half ton. I have owned a 250 Osprey and my son had Bob's 222 CCP, and while both were great riding boats, it's like comparing a Doberman to a Rottweiler. The 281 is a beast. The 271 will float in about 18" of water with the motors up and run in about 22" with the motors tilted up slightly. It is a tank offshore and while the 25 CCP is also a great offshore boat, the 271 will take rough water a lot better. The 25 might be a little drier if it's not too rough. The 271 will not roll as much at anchor due to the large chines. Just keep in mind that you will need a big truck to pull it out of the ramp and sometimes might be thankful for 4 wheel drive. When backing down the ramp, don't be surprised if the truck slides backwards when you apply the breaks because boat motors, trailer, fuel, and accessories will most likely weigh a lot more than your truck. It's a wet boat in rough water but is a great offshore boat that I fished in the bay as well and netted bait on the flats from it. Get ready for a healthy bill ( 2-5K) if you have to replace both tanks. No ready made tanks will fit. Make sure it's on a triple axel trailer and torsions axles are best. The transoms go on all of these because the tube for the drain plug was not long enough for the thick transom and left exposed plywood that worked like a wick to soak up water. Be sure the transom is good. Look for soft hatch covers on both tanks and around the console. Hope that helps. Just list any more questions that you might have and I'll try to answer them.
