Checklist: Boat Propulsion, Hull, and Handling
If you're trying to match the right boat to your intending cruising, there are a number of considerations you'll want to get out of the way early, such as hull type (often full displacement or semi displacement), as well as the type of propulsion and aids to boat handling.
With this fillable PDF checklist, buyers can click the checkboxes and enter their own notes, then save their copy for every boat they may be considering. The checklist is broken down by category as follows:
Hull type & shape: full-displacement, semi-displacement, planing/deep-V, and power cat, including the keel-protects-the-running-gear point
Propulsion: single vs. twin shaft, NA (naturally aspirated) vs. turbo, Volvo IPS vs. Cummins Zeus, outboards, sterndrive
Aids to handling: bow/stern thrusters, the wireless remote, joysticks/yacht controllers, assisted docking, trim tabs, props, stabilization
Pre-purchase due diligence: split into every-boat, shaft-specific, pod-specific, and outboard-specific survey/sea-trial items
Insurance & training readiness: the captain sign-off hours and documentation many underwriters now expect
We hope you find this document helpful, please do not hesitate to reach out to Current Yachts with your questions.