New Model: Cutwater 30 Sport Top

Cutwater 30 Sport Top is a fresh take on the previously released models from this fairly young brand part of the Fluid Systems Group. The Sport Top evolves the 30 model with an open aft deck and a three sided hard top which is not fully enclosed, meaning that it features no patio door separation bulk head.  This design decision for the 30 Sport Top increases the feeling of space on the main deck, with the cockpit being uninterrupted from the helm down to the stern. While the 30 Sport Top does not in real terms change much the layout, both the cabins with separate entrance but added with a privacy door are still there, as is the main deck with a dinette and the galley to port side. What this new design does for the 30 Sport Top is bring a functionality user type change, dedicated more for Summer days and full on entertainment.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.46 m (34.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.14 m

Beam - 3.05 m

Draft - 0.73 m ex props

Displacement - 4626 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 681 l

Water Capacity - 302 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - shaft with protection skeg keel

Hull Shape - stepped hull with tapered intake tunnels 

www.cutwaterboats.com

New Model: Cutwater 30

In today's market Cutwater and its parent brand Fluid Systems are a red herring for building small medium sized boats with big appeal. This mean that its 26 to thirty feet Cutwater models are made to feel large to the owner, and the surprise in all this is that they still abide by US trailer boat rules. The Cutwater 30 apart an intelligent accommodation plan of sleeping four berths in two cabins, plus two in the convertible dinette is full of practical features.  See extending bench seats, and flip over settee in the aft cockpit. The Cutwater 30 also impresses for other seamanship friendly features, which usually escape to the first time inexperienced buyer, like a not so small fuel tank of 681 liters, and water capacity of 302 liters. The Cutwater 30 is such a good all rounder that if it had also a two engine choice it would steal customers from boats being one meter bigger. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.46 m (34.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.14 m

Beam - 3.05 m

Draft - 0.73 m ex props

Displacement - 4980 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 681 l

Water Capacity - 302 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - shaft with protection skeg keel

Hull Shape - stepped hull with tapered intake tunnels 

www.cutwaterboats.com

New Model: Cutwater 30 Command Bridge

Fluid Motions Inc launched the Cutwater brand in 2011 with the 26 and 28 models.  The company has since then presented a new 30 model which has so far been developed in three styles the last being this Command Bridge.  Launched at the start of this year in this latest variant, the Cutwater 30 Command Bridge features all the goodness of the smaller models; unique stepped hull with protective propeller skeg keel, impressive six berth accommodation, trail-ability, and the conveyance of more space thanks to the bigger size. Accommodation is for six persons in three separate areas; fore cabin, midships double berth, and the convertible dinette in the saloon.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.46 m (34.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.14 m

Beam - 3.05 m

Draft - 0.73 m ex props

Displacement - 4980 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 681 l

Water Capacity - 302 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - shaft with protection skeg keel

Hull Shape - stepped hull with tapered intake tunnels 

www.cutwaterboats.com

New Model: Cutwater 28

Cutwater by Fluid Motion presents its second model, with the 28 flagship.  The bigger Cutwater is similar to the smaller 26 sister PowerYacht showed a couple weeks ago, with everything being that little bit extra spacious.  Non the less the 28 although measuring 32 feet over all is indeed a trailer boat.  But this is not done to sacrifice what is a very comfortable all year use cruising boat, which has a lot of substance and thinking going into its design. Meaning that just as the smaller 26, the Cutwater 28 is a boat for cruising at sea.  The 28 features the unique Cutwater hull which is a planing hull with keel, and a step.  Accommodation sleeps four in two areas, plus a convertible extra berth in a saloon, plus a galley on the main deck, and a separate shower head.  The aft cockpit is where the 28 feels more spacious to the 26. For easy manoeuvring bow and stern thruster are standard, with extra comforts as 2.7 kw generator being optional.  Power is from a single Yanmar 260hp, which should give about 30 knots of top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.85 m (32.4ft) rigged with platform

Hull Length - 8.5 m

Beam - 2.59 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 2904 kg

Fuel Capacity - 378 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max
Hull - semi planning Cutwater Keel stepped hull, eleven degrees dead rise aft
Project - David and John Livingstone
www.cutwaterboats.com

New Model: Cutwater 26

What an innovative project is this, thanks to big boat thinking in a small package. Cutwater 26 comes from the Fluid Motion LLC Group who already produce the Ranger Tugs line, and here with this new brand challenge the market thanks to a clever design above but also below the water line featuring an unedited hull shape which should offer good economy and sea handling.  The comfort of the Cutwater 26 is impressive for its size, as is that of its standard equipment and price offering.  This boat is also trailer able thanks to its beam that is for the US limit of eight feet and a half.  Accommodation also is impressive and extremely comfortable offering a total of six berths.  Double convertible Vee shape bed below to fore, midships twin, and a convertible settee on the main deck.  The hull of the Cutwater 26 is an innovative stepped with keel semi displacement shape.  Power is from a single diesel Yanmar 180hp engine which delivers new meaning to term economic.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.16 m (30.1ft) with bathing platform and pulpit

Hull Length - 7.80 m

Beam - 2.59 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 2676 kg dry and unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 302 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 4BY2 180hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull - semi planning Cutwater Keel stepped hull, eleven degrees dead rise aft

Project - David and John Livingstone

www.cutwaterboats.com

Web: Cutwater New Web Site

Newly founded company Cutwater presents its new global virtual showroom i.e. web site. Founded in the end of 2010 Cutwater is a new brand from Fluid Motion LLC, owners of the 1958 originated Ranger Tugs. This new brand located in Monroe, WA, USA has presented two projects at the end of 2010, with both being launched officially at the start of 2011. Both the two new models, 26 and 28 offer a similar concept to each other and also take some ideas from the sister Ranger Tugs brand, as trail ability, and the inboard with shafts power of its models. But Cutwater brings also some new ideas not only to the company itself but to the global nautical World as the patented underwater shapes of its models. The Cutwater underwater features the following advances which summed all together make a revolution; Keel Steeped Hull bottom with tapered intake tunnels, keep pad, substantial skeg keel, rounded shoulder, and raked stem. Cutwater new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Cutwater, Our Boats, Cutwater Features, Hull Design, Dealers, Dealers, Contact, Boat Shows, and News/Links/Articles.
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Projects: Cutwater 26, Cutwater 28

Cutwater Boats is a new line of trailerable, pilothouse cruisers being introduced by Fluid Motion, LLC, the designers and builders of the popular line of Ranger Tugs. A Cutwater 26 and Cutwater 28 will be the first two models built and their express style and innovative hull design provide flexibility for fishing, entertaining and cruising. The introduction of a new line of boats comes at a time when the marine industry continues to rebound from hard economic times but Fluid Motion, a family-operated boat building business since 1958, saw an opportunity to build an efficient, trailerable cruising boat that will offer stability and faster cruising of up to 25 knots thanks to its patented Keel Stepped Hull. The Cutwater hull is a revolutionary and innovative design introduced by Dave and John Livingston, owners of Fluid Motion. The Keel Stepped Hull is a blend of a semi-displacement shape with reverse chines and a keel which provides superb handling performance. A high pressure bump in the hull allows the engine to be mounted low in the hull contributing to a low center of gravity and when combined with the prop pocket keeps the Cutwater’s draft at just 28 inches. The low engine mount also creates a shallow six degree shaft angle allowing for more net thrust with less horsepower which translates into greater fuel efficiency. This combination of design details contributes to stability, speed and fuel economy. Cutwater Boats are ideal for couple’s cruising with a full beam v-berth master stateroom and en suite head. The living area of saloon, galley and helm are all in the pilothouse space with 360-degree visibility through quality Diamond Sea-Glaze windows. The saloon and cockpit are on the same level allowing for ease of movement from one space to the next which are separated by a weather tight hinged door. The forward windows are raked so water easily streams off and for better visibility when running at speed. Cutwater Boats also come standard with bow and stern thrusters for ease of operation and maneuverability. From the innovative hull shape to reliable standard equipment and a practical interior layout, Cutwater Boats are a multi-purpose design for inland and coastal cruising. A functional cockpit includes aft seating with storage underneath and boarding access via a molded-on swim platform. The standard Yanmar diesel engine is housed under the cockpit sole and under deck compartments also store an optional Mase diesel generator plus provide ample storage. The Cutwater line of boats will be built at a dedicated facility in Monroe, WA, ensuring high-quality construction as well as cost efficiencies from leveraging the Fluid Motion experienced crew of builders and craftsmen. Pictured on top is the Cutwater 26 which will be the first to be launched of the new models at end of this month. The 26 will be powered by a single Yanmar 180hp engine and has an overall length of thirty feet fully rigged with platform and pulpit.The Cutwater 28 pictured above will use the same hull as the smaller sister and will be the second model of this new brand from Fluid Motion. Sharing a similar hull but longer, the 28 offers a cockpit with more space to length, which allows for more inventory here being used for a wash basin to starboard, and a compartment to port. The longer length also allowed for a bigger engine into the 28 having a larger single 260hp Yanmar diesel engine.
www.cutwaterboats.com