The Cutwater Logbook

How to Prepare Your Cutwater Boat for Spring 2026 (De-Winterizing)

FAQ & ANSWERS

Prepare your boat for the season with this spring de-winterizing guide covering essential boat maintenance, gelcoat cleaning, canvas care, metal hardware, glass, wood, and electrical systems. Follow practical marine maintenance tips for your systems, components, and finishes on board.

Pre-Departure Boating Checklist

THE CUTWATER LIFE

A thorough dockside boating checklist can help prevent common mistakes before leaving the marina. Use this pre-departure boating checklist to prepare for your next boating adventure.

Cruising Range & Fuel Calculator

THE CUTWATER LIFE

Planning an adventure on the water starts with understanding your fuel requirements. This Fuel for Trip Calculator helps estimate fuel consumption, cruising range, cruising speed, and current fuel on board.

Keep Your Bait Right in the Strike Zone: Yamaha Helm Master EX SetPoint Fish Modes

FAQ & ANSWERS

Let’s discuss the three primary modes of the Yamaha Helm Master EX SetPoint™ system — StayPoint, FishPoint, and DriftPoint — and how they help you catch more fish.

2026 Factory Events

EVENTS

Every year the Fluid Motion Factory puts on awesome community events for owners and boaters to come learn, meet new people, and have some fun on the water. Below is a list of the upcoming 2026 Fluid Motion Factory events. RSVP while slips last!

Tugnuts Photo of the Year Contest

Fluid Motion, the manufacturer of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats, hosts a forum-wide monthly photo contest. We love getting to see from everyone’s adventures throughout the year. To celebrate, this year we are starting a new tradition...

The Factory Rendezvous - Disco at the Dock

EVENTS

Thank you to the more than 400 Cutwater, Ranger Tug, and Solara family members who joined us for the 2025 Fluid Motion Rendezvous at Roche Harbor Marina and Resort on San Juan Island. We were lucky with great weather for most of the weekend, and the schedule was absolutely packed with seminars, happy hours, games, prizes, and plenty of good ol’ fashioned fun on the docks.

Knots to MPH Calculator

FAQ & ANSWERS

Boaters often encounter two units of measurement when discussing speed: miles per hour (MPH) and knots. Both are valid, but the choice depends on context and purpose.