Diesel, Single Engine, Trailerable Cruiser

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Lazy Daze

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Worked the Philly Boat Show this past weekend. Pretty good attendance with a nice list of qualified customers. However, I have to admit I was eying up this boat and thought it was a pretty nice boat with some well thought out amenities. Have any of you seen these before? This was the first time I saw one. They probably handle the chop nicely - the 26' probably has a waterline length (because of the bow rake) similar to a 30' DA.

It's got a single diesel inboard - pretty good access to it, as well. Bow thrusters, sleeping for 4+ and both the 26' and 28' are trailerable (8'6" beam). The hulls even had integrated LED lights for when it was on the trailer. The reps told me the 26' had a cruise of around 22-24MPH while burning 6.5GPH. Said the 28' was pretty close to that.

http://www.cutwaterboats.com/

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That is a cool setup. Looking at the 28 on their web site has some really nice features. The bowl sink in the head is nice, has the dual helm setup ($5000!!!), bow pulpit ladder to name a few.
 
I've been on these at the last couple boat shows I attended. I don't know if they are made by the same guys as Ranger tugs but So Cal dealer is the same for both.

They seem like really well thought out boats, with lots and lots of amenities crammed into a really small space. They are a little too cramped for me, I don't have a truck to trailer anyway and I keep my boat in the water year round so I didn't really see added value there for me, but they are well thought out, well put together little ships.

I would think perfect for someone with an adequate sized towing truck who wanted to be able to boat wherever and whenever they wanted at will without wanting to pay for a slip.
 
One of my dock neighbors is looking to this boat for his retirement boat. Very nice layout. When I built mine I came in at $220k.:wow:
 
Checked these out at the ATL boat show. My brother and I were reasonably impressed. We recognize that the diesel is going to be more expensive; however, the price was inflated beyond that. Still pretty cool and they look better than the Tug variants.
 
They don't look comfortable at all to me, and so much wasted space. To me they are basically day boats with a thinly disguised cabin. These are rich people toys. For the money I'd buy something different. My opinion. The concept is great, just falls short for me.
 
They are very practical. I know somebody who was going to buy one to do the Great Loop on one but I'm not sure if he ever bought one.

The layouts are about as practical as can be and it should be a pretty comfortable boat in a very small package that is very fuel efficient. I dont think there is an inch of space wasted on board from when I have been on a 26.
 
At first glance, I thought they seemed pricey, but then they showed the same price at the show that is on their website. I don't know what a "real" price would be. For comparison sake, I just priced out a 280DA on SR's website with a diesel... over $200K! Granted, they're not exactly "apples to apples".

Island - did you get on one? I have to say, I was very impressed with the layout and use of space. There seems to a lot of thought put into the design of the boat for the intended purpose. But, yes, opinions are opinions - no problem there.
 
Might be a "bit" harder to trail that one... :smt001
 
Looks like an OLD Luhrs. Everything comes back in style eventually!

Where's the second helm of the $5000 dual helm go?
 
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The second helm is in the outside-area cockpit. It's on the starboard side, tucked in the corner right behind the aft wall (glass) of the inside-area cockpit. I assume it's meant more for docking?
 
Dsybok said:
I've been on these at the last couple boat shows I attended. I don't know if they are made by the same guys as Ranger tugs but So Cal dealer is the same for both.

They seem like really well thought out boats, with lots and lots of amenities crammed into a really small space. They are a little too cramped for me, I don't have a truck to trailer anyway and I keep my boat in the water year round so I didn't really see added value there for me, but they are well thought out, well put together little ships.

I would think perfect for someone with an adequate sized towing truck who wanted to be able to boat wherever and whenever they wanted at will without wanting to pay for a slip.
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Same company of Ranger Tugs. I would love to have a Ranger Tug 29!!
 
I assume it's meant more for docking?
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You'd think it was some sort of 65' battle wagon. They can keep the 2nd helm!
 
Lazy Daze said:
Island - did you get on one? I have to say, I was very impressed with the layout and use of space. There seems to a lot of thought put into the design of the boat for the intended purpose. But, yes, opinions are opinions - no problem there.
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No I haven't been on one. I have just looked at the pictures on the web site.

You know, I wrote a long statement about why I don't like it, but after I read it, it sounded to crappy to post it. haha I'll just say, I like a simpler, more functional boat like style, not a condo looking thing. In a small boat!

Now on a 40-50fter, might be real nice.
 
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Here ya go. My Dad's 1959 Luhrs. This one has a flybridge and a free second helm station!
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I'm sure there's a company out there that makes "imitation" lapstrake picnic boats. But it'll cost ya half a mill!
 
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