My boat does not have stabilizers. Before we bought our boat, we tried several boats including a Grand Banks that had stabilizers. We were fortunate to take it out in 3-4' seas and felt the amazing ability of the stabilizers to change the ride from rocky, lumpy to riding smooth as if on rails. In the end, we liked other aspects of our Great Harbour and bought her. As I look back on our travels in the past 10 yrs, we have handled some snotty weather without stabilizers by keeping a good eye on the weather, staying at the dock or anchor planning for a better day. We have run some in the Atlantic up the east coast, have done the Loop, the Little Triangle, and the ICW many times. Depending what you plan to do with the boat, I would not worry about the stabilizers or lack of them. You will find when your boat does well and when you do not go. Good luck with your new boat.