Blue Water Boats Review

Summary

When Paul Skilowitz started Bluewater Boats in 1997, he had three goals in mind: 1. Build the best-riding most durable center consoles afloat. 2. Give owners the flexibility to customize our boats to match their priorities. 3. Make the Bluewater buying and ownership experience a pleasure.

These goals have remained a priority over the years as Bluewater boats has continued to supply the needs of fishermen all over the place. Bluewater is constantly updating and improving designs and just recently announced an expansion of marketing partners carrying the Bluewater line. This will make it much easier for customers to access and service a Bluewater boat. Bluewater has also achieved certification by the National Marine Manufacture’s Association. This certification is not required but it does encourage customers that they are getting the level of quality that they expect.

Bluewater boats has also recently acquired the endorsement of Capt. Dave Sutton, fishing guide from south Florida. In addition to being a top-rating fishing guide, Capt. Dave has also designed a new skiff for Bluewater capable of taking almost 200 lbs into 3 ½ inches of water. This skiff should be a real contribution to those people looking for good shallow water performance.

Bluewater has always strived to produce tournament quality fishing boats and they have succeeded with models like the 355e. This model has a traditional deep-V hull and a very roomy deck. The 355e is over 35 feet long and has a 10 foot beam. Rated for 900 HP this boat will get you where you need to go in a hurry. It has twelve rod holders and a secure storage space under the deck. There is one extra large catch box and an additional four catch boxes just in case you get carried away. This kind of fishing boat is what Bluewater is all about – good speed, range and great accommodations.

Pros

• State-of-the-art production facilities.
• Inshore/offshore capabilities.
• Oversized fuel tanks.
• Dual batteries.
• Pop-up cleats.

Cons

• Young company; only been around a little over 10 years.
• Limited choice of models.
• Not ideal for large groups.

Featured Models

In just a little over 10 years, Bluewater boats has expanded their line to include five models: 2150, 2350, 2550, 2850, 355e.

Conclusion

Bluewater is a company with lots of promise. They have grown rapidly in their first 10 years and have been able to expand their product line effectively with no sign of stopping anytime soon. For someone considering a new sport fishing boat, Bluewater is definitely a brand to consider. Before making any purchases, it would be wise to talk to your local dealer and see if you could take one out for a trial.