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  1. JunieBird

    C-288 Solar

    Finished the C-288 upgrade on 'Junie Bird'. Kept the factory 160W panel, added two Renogy 320W panels. The new panels have separate Victron 100/30 MPPT Smart controllers. One MPPT directly charges the Dakota 560Ah house bank, the other a new Eco-Worthy 314Ah Li battery. The new battery is...
  2. T

    Air Conditioner Replacement

    HIN: FMLC3006F718 The unit that services the stateroom is a Webasto unit and AC tec diagnosing no freon as components working. As you know this is a sealed unit. The unit is located under the passenger seat flat footrest. Based on your experience what is the recommended access point and...
  3. W

    Bow thruster power

    Need some assistance please on bow thruster power on a 2015 Cutwater C28. I have cleared a line ingested in the bow thruster. Prop appears OK, replaced the 150 amp breaker but still no power. Is there another Breaker?
  4. V

    Solar charge

    2012 c28. Do any of the switches need to be on for the solar panel to charge my system .? Rotary switches, breaker etc or is it always working?
  5. T

    C248 fresh water access

    I’ve got a new c248 and it has air bubbles pulled in from the fresh water tank. I can see bubbles in the line as it comes out of the tank. Tanks full. I’m assuming a loose or cracked tank fitting from the factory. My question is how do you access it? I can see it via the inspection port in the...
  6. D

    Helm sliding window screens

    Looking for replacement screens for both windows. Any leads on where to get them? TIA
  7. DC3

    Webasto AC

    Webasto AC We have Webasto air conditioners with FCF thermostat for the main cabin and a second one for the berth. The one in the berth runs the fan on high and does not respond to changes on the thermostat. It's like sleeping next to a jet engine. When I googled it there is a programming...
  8. 0

    2026 Cutwater 288C toilet question

    Every boat an RV I’ve owned in the past has a two position flush for the toilet one allows you to fill the bowl partway and two the others is to flush the toilet. My new Cutwater has only flush mode. You hit the switch the pump comes on water goes through the toilet and out the drain, but...
  9. TristenT

    C28 Cutless Bearing

    Looking for the Cutless bearing specs for a 2013 cutwater c28, Volvo d4.
  10. Gmoney

    Stern thruster issues

    2019 c28. Stern thruster quit working, I’m getting a large voltage drop when engaged and the thruster works when you apply a new 12v directly to it. My assumption is a bad wire, what gauge of wire runs back to the thruster from the thruster fuse block?
  11. pdo

    Portable Battery Generator Use Such as Bluetti

    Is anyone using a portable battery generator as 30 amp shore power when anchoring to supplement the house battery bank. I have a 2024 Cutwater 288 with the lithium house batteries and am looking for something to supplement while anchoring overnight. If you are using one of these, what...
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  12. Blake Island

    Blake Island

    Blake Island
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  13. Maury Island

    Maury Island

    family day trip to Maury Island
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  14. East Passage

    East Passage

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  15. pdo

    Solar Charger

    I have a 2024 Cutwater 288 with a175 watt solar panel. I am considering adding another panel. Does anyone know if the current solar charger and electrical setup on the boat is adequate for handling another panel? Thanks
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  16. Aquarius & Crew

    Transducer problems on 2019 Cutwater 30

    We have had ongoing problems with the transducer on our boat. Originally, the depth sounder would stop working and when checked, the anti freeze level would be low. Once filled, which is an arduous task, the sounder would work for awhile. We have been unable to locate parts such as the o-ring or...
  17. P

    Autopilot Jams Steering When Hard Over

    Dear Cutwater, I am experiencing the same issue reported by Chris R. I am also the second owner of a 2023 Cutwater C30-S. On multiple occasions, while maneuvering in close quarters (including near other boats and at a fuel dock), the steering has locked when turning hard over. This has...
  18. l_mahoney

    2026 FLORIDA RENDEZVOUS --- April 10-12

    "Sunshine State 500" – Florida Pocket Yacht Rendezvous April 10–12, 2026 | Daytona Beach, Florida Ranger Tugs, Cutwater, and Solara owners are invited to join us for the Florida Pocket Yacht Rendezvous, a fun-filled spring gathering on Florida’s east coast! Join fellow owners in beautiful...
  19. l_mahoney

    2026 CHESAPEAKE BAY RENDEZVOUS --- June 4-7

    Chesapeake Bay Pocket Yacht Rendezvous | June 4–7, 2026 | Harbor East Marina We’re excited to share details for the 2026 Chesapeake Bay Pocket Yacht Rendezvous, taking place Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Harbor East Marina in Baltimore, Maryland. This annual event brings...
  20. J

    Strainer for 2018 C28

    Do you know the make/model of the raw water strainer for the engine that was used on the 2018 C28 with the D4 260? It has no markings that I can find and I need a new cap and o-ring for it.

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