Rsysol
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Our boat is very similar to Mimi, we are 55' steel with an aluminum pilothouse. With bilge keels the boat is very stable at sea in most conditions. If the deal is too good to pass up (as was ours) you can add fins (or other system) later if you feel the need.
Our prior owner investigated this option and decided not to go forward. They cruised the boat from San Francisco to the Caribbean (the wrong way) then to Alaska and ended up in the Marquesas prior to health issues ending their cruise.
We also have had good experience w/o active stabilization in our cruising up and down the Pacific Coast.
That said, I'm sure I would feel a smoother ride with the fins, it's just not an issue with us as we cruise today.
Lastly, if you are working with Judy on this sale I can offer a very positive recommendation.
Our prior owner investigated this option and decided not to go forward. They cruised the boat from San Francisco to the Caribbean (the wrong way) then to Alaska and ended up in the Marquesas prior to health issues ending their cruise.
We also have had good experience w/o active stabilization in our cruising up and down the Pacific Coast.
That said, I'm sure I would feel a smoother ride with the fins, it's just not an issue with us as we cruise today.
Lastly, if you are working with Judy on this sale I can offer a very positive recommendation.