We have both the Fujinon Polaris 7 X 50 and an expensive pair of Nikon stabilized binoculars. When we were cruising US waters, we used the stabilized Nikons frequently.

When we left the US, we never pulled them out of the electronics locker until we returned to US waters. In the NW & SW Caribbean, markers were so infrequent we didn't bother to get them out.

If we had to do it over again, I doubt we'd buy the stabilized binocs, altho' there are times when they're very useful.

Cheers -- Jan