MACKENZIE - Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top - For Sale

The Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft TopbyMACKENZIEbrings classic bass-boat character to a compact platform that’s easy to enjoy. As amotor yachtwith awooden hull, it blends traditional craftsmanship with a practical soft‑top configuration. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top

Choosing the Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Topmakes sense if you value classic lines, straightforward systems, and compact dimensions. With a 26 ft (7.95 m) LOA, 8 ft (2.44 m) beam, and single inboard gas power, it suits owners seeking simplicity for coastal runs, harbor cruising, or laid‑back days on the water aboard a truemotor yachtwith a time‑honoredwooden build.

Features of the Model

• 26 ft (7.95 m) LOA with 8 ft (2.44 m) beam for confident close‑quarters handling
• Single inboard gas power from Crusader for reliable propulsion
• Chined Hull configuration for proven tracking and handling
• Wood deck and wooden constructionheritage for timeless appeal
• 75‑gallon fuel capacity to support relaxed day cruising schedules

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top
• Builder: MACKENZIE
• Type: motor yacht
• Hull: wood; Configuration: Chined Hull
• Deck material: Wood
• LOA: 26 ft (7.95 m)
• Beam: 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Draft: 9.843 ft (3 m)
• Engines: 1 × Crusader; Type: Inboard; Fuel: Gas
• Fuel capacity: 75 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to schedule a viewing or discuss acquisition of the Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top, contact broker Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through specifications, condition assessments, and transaction steps to streamline your purchase.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top? A: It’s a compactmotor yachtwith awooden hullbuilt byMACKENZIE. The focus is on classic styling and straightforward operation.

Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The model’s LOAis 26 ft (7.95 m) and thebeamis 8 ft (2.44 m), offering a balanced footprint for harbor cruising and near‑shore use.

Q: What is the draft and hull configuration? A: The draftis 9.843 ft (3 m), and the hull features aChined Hullconfiguration for dependable tracking and handling.

Q: What powers the boat and how much fuel does it carry? A: Propulsion comes from a single Crusader Inboard Gas engine, and thefuel capacityis 75 gallons.

Q: How do I buy through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Reach out to brokerAndrey Shestakov atShestakov Yacht Salesto review details on theCuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft Top, arrange inspections, and complete your purchase with expert guidance.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and guides consistently describe the Cuttyhunk Bass Boat - Soft TopfromMACKENZIEas a capable inshore/nearshore platform that was historically worked hard on Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay for striped bass. In those conditions it shows its purpose: the high bow, cambered foredeck and generous freeboard help it run dry and composed in chop, while the lapstrake construction imparts a stiff, seaworthy feel that some restorers sum up as “very safe, very strong, very salty.” Steering is responsive with notably good stern control, which benefits single‑handed fishing from the cockpit.

On board, the helm is often regarded as the driest, most comfortable spot; one owner‑restorer, Tom Olsen, even noted he preferred the tiller/helm because the boat reacts quicker and it’s a comfortable place to sit. The cockpit is spacious for angling and day use, and many restoration builds reconfigure benches to improve lounging. The small cuddy with a V‑berth can sleep two for an occasional overnight, but galley and head facilities are minimal, reinforcing the model’s dayboat‑first brief.

Prospective owners should enter with clear eyes on wooden‑boat stewardship. Long‑stored examples commonly need replanking, chine repairs, and attention to rotten timbers; full restorations often mean new bottoms, refastening, and specialist yard work that can run multi‑year and high‑cost. Engine and driveline updates are frequent—rebuilt inboards, replaced exhaust elbows, new oil coolers, and transmission service show up repeatedly—and surveys flag “soft” transoms/floors and hidden rot as recurring risks. Many choose expert wooden‑boat yards (e.g., for structural work and brightwork), and a number of boats are restored expressly for classic‑boat shows, with ACBS awards noted.

Pros and Cons

• Confident in chop and local rough water thanks to a high bow, cambered foredeck, and good freeboard.
• Lapstrake build delivers a stiff, seaworthy ride; owners describe it as “very safe, very strong, very salty.”
• Responsive steering and stern control suit single‑handed fishing, with the helm often the driest, most comfortable spot.
• Wooden‑hull upkeep is intensive, with replanking, chine work, and repair of rotten timbers common after storage.
• Many projects require new bottoms, refastening, and specialist yard time that can be multi‑year and high‑cost.
• Livability is dayboat‑first, with a small cuddy and limited galley/head not intended for extended cruising.

Comparison with Other Models