Cut/28

[Pitstop]

My wife and I Said we will never by a boat again unless we tested it out in rough windy seas . But ofcourse we put a deposit on a 2014 / 28 never taking one out .we went to a boat show in may and the dealer had one there but the wind was blowing 45+ that day . It was a customers new boat and they dident want to take a chance with it . There just not that many out yet to test one . We were just wondering how they handle in 2 to 5 foot seas we live on the Atlantic and to get to the intercostal it's about 42 miles in the ocean . It just might make more sense to trailer it . Some days it's like a lake and 1 hour later all hell breaks loose . We've been caught in it a few times with our 43 foot silverton and its not pretty . But that boat was very top heavy and dident have a Keel . It also weighed 16 tons but it still was no fun .any feed back from anyone would help . Just wondering if it was the rite move or not :?:

 

[ronker100]

28 Cutwater, works great in the rough water, I've had mine now for 1.5 years and use it quit heavy on the West coast of Vancouver Island. We have had it in many large seas and its a very dry running boat. I think you've made the right decision...If you need to know anything else please feel free to PM me at any-time.
Cheers, Ron

 

[pleeson]

I concur with Ron. The boat is likely more capable that the crew is willing to experience, particularly if you are willing to accept that the prevailing conditions dictate the terms of your passage and keep either the bow or the stern more or less aligned with the seas. I was very impressed in one winter storm on the west coast of Vancouver Island when I finally decided I was tired of sitting it out and wanted to cross a very exposed channel to better sheltered waters. Took my time and quartered the seas and kind of surfed slowly across to the other side. In this case sheets of water breaking over the entire boat and the wipers working overtime. But at no time was I concerned about the sea worthiness of this boat. Far better to wait for better conditions, or use the top speed capabilities to run for shelter when weather threatens, but the boat comes from good bloodlines, it can get you home.