Post 43 and 46

Steven kogan · Jul 25, 2026

I’m looking for a boat to use as a few night retreat and to go to block island and beyond for several days etc.
I’ve learned about Gen 1 and 2 hulls.
Are the Gen 1 that bad in rough water?
I’ve been boating over 30 years and have learned to gather opinions. thanks

RT46 · Jul 26, 2026

the Post does bow steer in a following sea.

I have been on a number of Post 42-50s and currently own a 46 Gen 2.

You learn to keep the bow light and stern heavy. Also, over sized rudders are reportedly helpful.

I think there is a thread on here about an owner who installed some type of instant reacting electronic tabs. (forgot the name of them) thats gotta be helpful.

Overall, the Post is a great choice for your intended use.

Very stable, safe, roomy, and comfortable.

Also, The advantage of the low deadrise is comfort and stability at anchor or drifting.

Some similar FBSF's of that vintage with significant deadrise will rock considerably more at anchor or at drift.

Good luck!

Steven kogan · Jul 26, 2026

Thanks so much!
My experience in general going thru a bad inlet is to ride the back of the wave in. If the bow does some steering use the throttle ( one side or the other ) to straighten her out.
In along distance trip in a following sea just adjust the speed she wants to run comfortably, and let her go so to speak.
What is your opinion on this?
Thanks so much for the feedback back.

incoming · Jul 26, 2026

The key to following seas with the post and most other boats is to keep the tabs all the way up and, as RT46 notes, the bow light. That said you will still need to work the wheel and throttles in a closely spaced following sea, especially with a low deadrise boat.

Greg Page is the one who put sea keeper ride dynamic tabs on his post. He’s posted his experience on this forum and on another site. Sounds like it worked out nicely - I’ve been toying with the idea as well.

Steven kogan · Jul 26, 2026

incoming said: ↑

The key to following seas with the post and most other boats is to keep the tabs all the way up and, as RT46 notes, the bow light. That said you will still need to work the wheel and throttles in a closely spaced following sea, especially with a low deadrise boat.

Greg Page is the one who put sea keeper ride dynamic tabs on his post. He’s posted his experience on this forum and on another site. Sounds like it worked out nicely - I’ve been toying with the idea as well.
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Exactly! I agree. thanks so much!!!

Greg Page · Jul 26, 2026

The SeaKeeper Ride system is a big help in quartering following seas. The Dec 25 and later software includes changes that significantly improved the results on our boat.

I also make it a point to keep the 43's aft fuel tank full. I burn the aft (350 gal) and fwd (200 gal) at the same time and normally re-fuel based on the fwd tank reserve, so in effect I keep an exta 150 gallons in the aft tank.

We have a Gen II hull and our CAT engines are about 1000# each lighter than the orginal DD's so our boat sets a bit higher, but still sits "flat" static so the CG appears similar (the CATS are 18" further aft at the front so the engine cg moved aft along with the weight decrease).

Steven kogan · Jul 27, 2026

Thanks for the insights. Very helpful. now I’m seeing a good choice of vessels and I’m liking the 46.
My thoughts now go toward the motors and generator.
I’m seeing rebuilt motors which is fine. Will a full motor survey let me truly know the condition of the motors and generator?
Do I purchase a vessel with a MOH in mind?

Capt Ralph · Jul 27, 2026

Steven kogan said: ↑

Do I purchase a vessel with a MOH in mind?
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Ideally, low hours after somebody else has overhauled them and all of the bugs are worked out.
Or Not so old & well maintained, good records to prove it.

If your looking at something that needs engines rebuilt, I would consider new power vs rebuilding on your own nickel.

The kids above and many other Post owners here keep their Post.
Some may be family heirlooms.
It really makes that re-power investment worth it when it's a keeper.

When your out there in Aqua-Space, Ya got to have reliable power to get home.
Scotty's working another detail these days.

Greg Page · Jul 27, 2026

We looked at 43's and 46's. Got the 43 because with only one head leaves more space in the salon. Similar with not having the dinnet, more space for normal use as usability of the dinette area is confining. Also with the long step down from the dinette on the 46, we were concerned with hazard when wife's parents were on-board (although not frequent a fall would be bad).

Hope you find one you like.

Steven kogan · Jul 27, 2026

Greg Page said: ↑

We looked at 43's and 46's. Got the 43 because with only one head leaves more space in the salon. Similar with not having the dinnet, more space for normal use as usability of the dinette area is confining. Also with the long step down from the dinette on the 46, we were concerned with hazard when wife's parents were on-board (although not frequent a fall would be bad).

Hope you find one you like.
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thanks
What year is your 43. I saw one I really liked. 85 Gen1 hull which is not an issue for me.

Greg Page · Jul 27, 2026

Ours is a 1989, beginning of the Gen II. I like the helm arrangement with the two captains seats side by side better than some earlier boats we looked at where the stbd/ouboard captains seat is set back about a seat length.

Steven kogan · Jul 27, 2026

Thanks so much. How long have u had her?

Greg Page · Jul 27, 2026

This is our 6th year. Prior owner had 3 years (he did the re-power to the CATs). Original owner had her the first 28 years (I have their original purchase paperwork). All well cared for.

Search thread author for my name and you can see some of the upgrades we have done.

boatpoor · Jul 27, 2026

We like the 46' . We have a 1993 that we've put a few thousand miles on and it suits our needs fine about 99% of the time. We travel with another couple from time to time and the second head comes in handy. I also like the 6v92 Detroits, they are a good fit for this boat and easy to maintain other than a few hard to reach spots on the outside banks.

Steven kogan · Jul 27, 2026

Thanks so much
How do u find the ride in different conditions

boatpoor · Jul 27, 2026

Same as everybody else who owns an older post. Keep the bow light and the tabs up in any kind of following sea and you can manage fine . If we're running into a 25 knot head wind we close the curtains or we get wet . But the best thing about these boats is at the end of the day you don't have to sell something to fill up the fuel tanks. They are about as fuel efficient as any boat in their size range. And on those odd days when the forecast was wrong and we find ourselves in 4-6' seas we never worry about making it home.

Steven kogan · Jul 27, 2026

Thanks I feel same way
Which model and year do u have and what power
Thanks

chesapeake46 · Jul 30, 2026

I would add that having a tender on the bow probably makes them a little bow heavy that would add to the problem.

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