Bigger prop and change stabilizers

[rappja]

I am interested in purchasing a Cutwater 30 CD Luxury Edition from your dealer in Portland. In addition to the generator and a/c, it has a water maker and Seakeeper 2 stabilizer, among other extras. The broker tells me that this effects the speed and trim, and recommends a bigger prop and change the stabilizers. Do you agree?
Thanks

 

[dbsea]

If I'm being perfectly blunt / honest, I'd probably look at other boats if those are features you want, especially the stabilizer. While the gen set and AC are common, and even a water maker to some extent (I have one), the lithium bank for the stabilizer and the stabilizer itself is pushing this boat to a place it wasn't meant to be, in my opinion. I think you would see pretty substantial performance and efficiency impacts with all of that in there.

 

[Red Raven]

Bigger prop makes no sense at all.

More weight from added equipment means a smaller diameter/less pitch prop is needed to not overload the engine at the rated RPM. I also assume by “change the stabilizers” he means the change the trim tabs. It makes no sense to buy a boat with a SeaKeeper and then change it.

Curt

 

[SJI Sailor]

+1 to the previous comments. Also -- if you're talking about an inboard model -- I'm scratching my head and can't imagine anywhere to put a Seakeeper. Maybe the cockpit except it would be too high and need substantial modifications to have enough support ... and would block the cockpit. Maybe in place of the shelf aft of the engine, except I don't think there would be room once a base was installed.

To the OP: what is your mission / goal for the boat? (I'm thinking a sport fisher might be a better match.)

 

[watson1987]

After reading this description, I immediately knew which boat this was as I had seen it listed for sale for quite some time. Amazingly, they did find a way to fit genset, AC, watermaker, and Seakeeper onboard. The Seakeeper is in the coffin, making it unusable for sleeping or more importantly storage.

 

[rappja]

Thanks for all the informative answers. One was correct that I misspoke, I meant the trim tabs.
The stabilizer is in the "coffin" as you called it, so it is eliminated for sleeping and storage.
I want to use the boat for cruising, and, in part because of your help, I will no longer consider this one.
Other than being overloaded with equipment, it was very attractive, in like-new condition, and good value.
If any of you or others know of a fairly late model Cutwater 30-CB LE (with genny and A/C) for sale on the West Coast, please advise.
Thanks again.

 

[SJI Sailor]

Ah, didn't think of the coffin! That much equipment is admirable in a way although IMO is really pushing the envelope on what would fit and also be maintainable.

To the OP most of the Cutwater/Ranger boats with AC will be outside the Northwest (e g. East Coast, California, inland waters, etc) but they are much easier to transport than larger boats, so it would be reasonable to consider one from another region, keeping in mind the impact that has such as year round sun.

If you haven't already, you could also reach out to a local dealer such as Sundance (Portland) and get on their interest list.

 

[rappja]

You're correct that most of the LE's are back East, probably used for the Great Loop. They seem to be cheaper, probably because of sun and engine hours. Buying one from a distance is hard. I live in the SF Bay area. It would likely mean a couple of cross country trips, and then the shipping, which would likely eat up the savings on the boat.
Has anyone done this successfully, in their opinion? Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

 

[dbsea]

This listing has been on the market in Seattle for a while - unclear why but it is an LE and has very low engine hours. Something to maybe inquire about. I have a 2016 NW edition and it has been virtually problem free.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2016-c ... e-9008403/