This 2016 Cutwater 28 Luxury Edition is the ultimate "Swiss Army Knife" of the boating world. Whether you’re dreaming of completing the Great Loop, weekend gunkholing, or sunset cocktail cruises, this vessel offers the luxury of a 35-foot yacht in a nimble, trailerable 28-foot package.

The Luxury Edition isn’t just a name, it’s a promise. This boat comes fully loaded with the "Big Three" that every cruiser wants: Air Conditioning/Heat, a Diesel Generator, and an AGM Battery bank.

2016 Cutwater 28 Luxury Edition

Performance & Handling

The patented Cutwater hull design with a stepped bottom and "Laminar Flow Interrupters" provides a smooth, efficient ride that gets on plane effortlessly.

• Engine: Volvo Penta D4 260 HP Common Rail Diesel.
• Maneuverability: Standard Bow and Stern Thrusters make you look like a pro in any crosswind or tight slip.
• Cruising Speed: Efficient 16–20 knots | Top Speed: ~28 knots.
• Range: 100-gallon fuel capacity optimized for long-distance cruising.

The "Luxury Edition" Advantage

This specific trim level was designed for true liveability:

• Climate Control: Dometic Reverse-Cycle AC and Heat for year-round comfort.
• Power Anywhere: Onboard Diesel Generator and a 2000w Inverter.
• Electronics: Integrated Garmin Suite (GPS/Chartplotter, HD Radar, Autopilot, and VHF).
• Solar Power: Rooftop solar panel to keep the batteries topped off at anchor.

Interior & Accommodations

The cabin is bright, airy, and finished with rich teak-and-holly flooring and satin-finish cabinetry.

• Master Forward Stateroom: Convertible V-berth with a "Luxury Edition" bench seat and privacy curtains.
• Mid-Berth: A clever "tucked-in" berth perfect for guests or extra storage.
• Gourmet Galley: Propane stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and a 6-bottle wine cooler.
• Full Head: Private enclosed head with a glass vessel sink, electric flush toilet, and a hot/cold shower.

The Cockpit: An Entertainer's Dream

Cutwater’s "Clear-View" cockpit design is legendary for its versatility:

• Reversible Transom Seat: Flip it forward to face the cabin or aft to watch the water.
• Social Seating: Port and starboard fold-out seats disappear when you need deck space for fishing or gear.
• Swim Platform: Oversized platform with a built-in "livewell" (or beverage cooler) and a telescoping ladder.

Detailed Specifications

LOA: 28' (8.53 Meters)

Beam: 8' 6''

Draft Max: 2’’ 4''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Bridge Clearance: 11' 4''

Fuel Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

Fresh Water: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)

Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)

Mechanical

• Volvo Penta D4-260 inboard diesel (260 HP, turbocharged/aftercooled)
• Direct drive with stainless steel shaft and 4-blade Nibral propeller
• Bow and Stern Thrusters; controlled via joystick at main helm; handheld remote available for aft helm operation of the stern thruster
• Ultraflex hydraulic steering system with stainless helm wheels
• Bennett electric trim tabs with helm control panel
• NextGen 3.5kW diesel generator (2024)
• Seaward 6-gallon stainless steel marine water heater (electric + engine heat exchanger)
• 40-gallon polyethylene freshwater tank with demand pump
• 30-gallon blackwater tank with macerator pump and deck pump-out fitting
• Dometic reverse-cycle HVAC system for heat and air conditioning

Deck and Hull

• Marine-grade solar panels mounted atop the cabin
• Windshield wipers
• Cored FRP decks with molded-in non-skid
• Stainless steel bow pulpit and railings with anchor roller
• Lewmar electric windlass with deck-mounted foot controls and remote control at helm station
• Rocna-style stainless steel plow anchor with galvanized chain and nylon rode
• Fiberglass swim platform with Sea-Dog telescoping boarding ladder
• Transom-mounted hot/cold freshwater cockpit shower
• Sunbrella cockpit shade 
• Stainless hinged radar mast with Garmin radar dome
• KVH TracVision TV1 satellite dome
• Folding aft cockpit seat with weather-resistant cushions

Electronics

• Garmin GPSmap 7612xsv Touchscreen MFD with integrated chartplotter and sonar
• Garmin GMR 18xHD Color Radar (18" dome, closed array)
• Garmin GHC 20 Autopilot with rudder angle indicator
• Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio (new, to be installed)
• Ritchie PowerDamp 3" compass mounted at helm
• Jabsco remote control searchlight mounted on radar mast
• KVH TracVision TV1 satellite dome for onboard television capability
• Fusion marine stereo system with subwoofer and dedicated interior/exterior speakers
• Dual helm stations—interior and cockpit—with redundant throttle/shifter 
• Side Power bow and stern thruster joysticks at both helm stations for precise docking

Electrical

• 12V DC and 120V AC electrical systems with Blue Sea Systems breaker panels
• (4) Group 31 AGM batteries with covered terminals and new bus bars (2024)
• ProMariner ProNautic 12-20P intelligent battery charger with digital display
• 30A shore power inlet with Marinco shore power cord
• AC system includes GFCI-protected outlets and reverse polarity indicator light

2024 Upgrades 

• NextGen 3.5kW diesel generator (only 26 hrs) 
• Fusion marine stereo system with Signature Series 5-Channel Marine Amplifier and subwoofer 
• Bottom cleaned and painted with new antifouling paint
• New engine raw water intake hose installed
• Battery system upgraded with terminal covers and distribution bus bars
• VHF radio replaced (new unit to be installed)
• Corrosion on engine components, transmission, and shaft packing gland treated and coated
• Sea strainers and through-hulls cleaned and protected with corrosion inhibitor
• Blackwater macerator system modified for compliance (above-waterline discharge routing)