Dusky 278 XF

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Key specs

Blueprint
Scale reference
LOA 27′ 8″BEAM 8′ 5″DRAFT 1′ 1″
LOA
27′ 8″
Beam
8′ 5″
Draft
1′ 1″
Illustrative, drawn to published dimensions. Not a builder drawing. Scale references use generic sizes.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length (LOA)27' 8" (27.67 ft) source
Beam8' 5" (8.42 ft) source
Draft13 in source
Dry weight4500 lb
Details

Dusky prints 'Hull weight (approx.): 4500 lbs.': the builder's hull weight (label 'hull weight') is shown as the dry weight.

source
Power
Max horsepower450 hp source
Engine options450 hp source
Capacity
Fuel capacity100 gal source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on dusky.com

Brochures and media

USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Dusky 278 XF?

The Dusky 278 XF is 27' 8" long (27.67 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Dusky 278 XF?

The beam (width) is 8' 5" (8.42 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Dusky 278 XF?

The published maximum is 450 hp. source

How many people can the Dusky 278 XF carry?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Dusky 278 XF. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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How much fuel does the Dusky 278 XF hold?

Fuel capacity is 100 gallons. source

How much does the Dusky 278 XF weigh?

The published dry weight is 4,500 lb. Note: Dusky prints 'Hull weight (approx.): 4500 lbs.': the builder's hull weight (label 'hull weight') is shown as the dry weight. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Dusky 278 XF cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Dusky 278 XF. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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What type of boat is the Dusky 278 XF?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Dusky 278 XF. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Dusky 278 XF still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Dusky 278 XF?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source