Which hull characteristics offer the most stable ride?

1,000’ length. 200’ beam. Around 225,000 gross tons. And stabilized, of course.

First of all there is a big difference between the Bahamas and the Caribbean. For the Bahamas the longest offshore run is about 50nm and on a good day, a bow rider could cross. For the Caribbean, once you leave Great Exuma and Long Island you will have numerous offshore passages between 75 and 200nm. Completely open water with swells and wind waves from the NE and E

i wouldn’t consider going to the Carib without stabs (either fins or gyro). Bahamas is ok as you can pick your days more easily.

low CG helps and that means limiting weight up top. Enclosed flybrdges, tender on the top deck, etc make things worst. As much as I like a flush deck design vs a “stairmaster special” they will roll more. A sharp entry at the bow is also pretty important so that will mean less accommodation space at the bow.

Years ago I used to run a 70’ Johnson MY, skylounge, with tender and jet ski up top and NOT stabilized. It rolled pretty bad. It had a beautiful VIP at the bow with centerline queen and would just slam into anything over 3’.

again make room in the budget for stabs even if that means going a few years older

“20-30kts”. Lol… 20 knots is no problem. 30 is another story. Especially if on a budget

https://www.yachtforums.com/threads...-most-stability-at-sea-in-a-48-55-foot.33771/

This thread has some good responses

That’s the one I ran… Charmer. I see the name on the side of the skylounge. I made these with black lexan and silver graphic.

There are so many variables. The sea state changes so drastically, Your speed is another problem. SF would be the best choice with that budget and as far as bang for the buck goes, as a 50' Post SF meets ALL criteria and rides great. That being said, some of the power cats, like a 43'/44' Lagoon meet that criteria and are a great seaboat up until around 7' seas, but aren't fast enough 16.5 knot cruise. Getting to the carribbean in anything around 50' is going to be a major challenge. Yes it can be done, and I've done it, but sea state is never nice South of Long Island, Bahamas.