2016 Cutwater C-28 LE For Sale

2016 Cutwater C-28 LE for Sale: Versatile Cruiser in Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Dynamic Design and Efficient Performance
The 2016 Cutwater C-28 LE, available for sale, is a remarkable express cruiser that combines innovative design with exceptional performance. With a length of 32.5 feet, this vessel is perfect for socializing and enjoying time on the water. The Cutwater C-28 LE is designed for those who appreciate both style and functionality, making it an ideal choice for day trips or weekend getaways.

Comfortable Accommodations and Social Spaces
Onboard, the Cutwater C-28 LE offers comfortable accommodations for up to 4 guests, featuring two double beds and a well-appointed head. The interior layout is designed for relaxation and socializing, with ample seating and a functional galley. The outdoor spaces are equally inviting, with a fixed swim platform and sunshade for enjoying the sun or taking a dip in the water.

Robust Performance and Advanced Technology
Powered by a single Volvo Penta D4-260 engine, the Cutwater C-28 LE delivers impressive performance with a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Equipped with a NextGen generator, advanced Garmin electronics, and joystick control, this yacht ensures ease of handling and navigation, whether you’re cruising along the coast or anchored in a serene cove.

Specifications - 2016 Cutwater C-28 LE
Builder: Cutwater
Model: C-28 LE
Year: 2016
Location: Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Length: 32.5 feet
Beam: 8.5 feet
Draft: 2.3 feet
Engines: Volvo Penta D4-260 (260 HP)
Generator: NextGen (3.5 kW, 26 hours)
Accommodations: 2 cabins, 1 head
Guest Capacity: Hosts up to 4
Interior Features: Comfortable seating, functional galley, premium sound system
Exterior Features: Fixed swim platform, sunshade, teak flooring
Navigation: Garmin electronics, autopilot, VHF radio
Safety & Convenience: Electric anchor, bow thruster, searchlight

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.

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.

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
• 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
• 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)

Slip is for sale as well! 

• Not included in the price of the boat, but slip in Bohicket Marina is available for sale separately.