24 Cutwater Center Walkaround Model

[BVI]

Hi All,
Came across the 24 Cutwater center walkaround model and wanted to see if anyone could provide specific feedback on that boat or Cutwater quality, fit and finish, hull riding, performance of 250HP, etc. Havent seen this boat in person yet and wanted to see what positive and any negative things are on this. Also considering Chris Craft, Scout, Pursuit, Boston Whaler, Cobia boats. If anyone has knowledge of how these compare to some of those center console/dual console boats that would be very helpful as well. Thanks!

 

[chicagosam]

Will you primarily fish with this boat or is it mostly for family fun?

The CW center has the same hull as 242. I did 51 mph on the Puget with a 300 hp Yamaha.
It rides pretty decent on plane but could use more weight at higher speeds. She feels too light above 40 with some swells.
All those other boats you listed are more expensive and the fit and finish is lacking in the CW if you compare them side by side.

I have been on the CW center at a boat show and it is a perfect family all around boat for Florida.
But if you compare the boat to something $50k more you’ll be disappointed in the CW.

If you are a serious fisherman or want to be, don’t buy the CW.
For a family man that sometimes fishes, the CW is a bargain.