2024 Cutwater C-288 Coupe

The 2024 Cutwater C-288 Coupe is a 28-foot fiberglass express cruiser powered by twin Yamaha outboards. The boat has cruised at only 9 hours and represents the builder's popular planing hull design. Twin 250-horsepower Yamaha engines provide the power, with a cruising speed of 30 knots.

The C-288 accommodates two cabins and one head. The boat includes an aft steering station positioned for fishing, along with a primary helm. Twin Garmin 8612 chartplotters with sonar and extended HD radar provide navigation and fish-finding capability, with autopilot control integrated into the system. The galley is equipped with a dual-burner propane stove and convection oven/microwave combo unit.

Standard and upgraded equipment include a bow thruster, windlass, and anchor package with 22-pound anchor, 50 feet of chain, and 200 feet of line. A Webasto forced-air furnace provides heating. A 175-watt solar panel with controller supports auxiliary power. Downrigger plates and plugs are installed. The hull features underwater lights and a bottom paint package. Additional provisions include LED lighting throughout, a macerator discharge, and a complete safety kit with fenders, lines, flares, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, life jackets, and boat hook. The hull is finished in light gray.