Auction Boat Details

Bluewater 45 Flybridge Cruiser

US$30,000.00 (Approx £23,766)
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Bluewater 45 Flybridge Cruiser

Final Bid
US$30,000.00 (Approx £23,766)
  • Boat REF#  ·  176027
  • LOA  ·  13.72m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x petrol 260hp, Chev 5.7 L (2002)
  • Lying  ·  Friday Harbor, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Bluewater
Builder Bluewater
Lying Friday Harbor, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 1,227.3 ltr (270.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 681.8 ltr (150.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 227.3 ltr (50.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x petrol 260hp
Engine make and model Chev 5.7 L (2002)
Engine Hours engine1= 729
engine2= 734
engine3= 495
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 8.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 14 knots
Generator output 7.5KVA

New engines and transmissions installed 2002.

Dimensions

LOA 13.72m
Beam 3.96m
Draft Min 1.22m
Displacement 8,163kg (18,000.0lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 7 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Built in Mora, MN USA of solid fiberglass hull construction with cored upper deck this vessel was recently refurbished with new foam core upper and fly-bridge deck.

Dimensions and capacities are not independently verified by Waterline Boats / Boatshed, and are reported from seller information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Entering the vessel from the large covered cockpit through a broad sliding glass door you see the L-shaped dinette and booth. Forward to port is a full size refrigerator / freezer unit. Across to starboard is the galley area. The galley includes great storage, a double sink, 3 burner Magic Chef propane stove and oven and microwave.

Forward of the refrigerator is the main salon with a large sleeper sofa to port and a big 40" flat screen TV to starboard. Satellite TV is wired to all TVs in the boat.

Continuing forward to the lower helm station, a complete instrumented helm station provides excellent visibility forward. Overhead is a custom chart storage drop cabinet. The custom cabinet above the helm has VHF radio, loud hailer intercom system, weather station display and 1000 watt stereo system. To starboard is a side door leading forward to the foredeck.

Going forward inside you take the stair to the forward over / under berth forward. Aft of this bunk area is a mid stateroom with two double berths (one located port and one starboard). From this stateroom is an access door leading aft to a large storage area, and access to the new hot water tank and heater system.

Counting two single berths forward, two double bunks midships, a sleeper sofa for two you can host a family reunion sleeping 8. This is a clean boat and appears to be well-maintained.

Cabin heating from a forced-air diesel fired system (which is supplied by kerosene currently for cleaner burning).

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave

Entering the vessel from the large covered cockpit through a broad sliding glass door you see the L-shaped dinette and booth. Forward to port is a full size refrigerator / freezer unit. Across to starboard is the galley area. The galley includes great storage, a double sink, 3 burner Magic Chef propane stove and oven and microwave.

Forward of the refrigerator is the main salon with a large sleeper sofa to port and a big 40" flat screen TV to starboard. Satellite TV is wired to all TVs in the boat.

Continuing forward to the lower helm station, a complete instrumented helm station provides excellent visibility forward. Overhead is a custom chart storage drop cabinet. The custom cabinet above the helm has VHF radio, loud hailer intercom system, weather station display and 1000 watt stereo system. To starboard is a side door leading forward to the foredeck.

Going forward inside you take the stair to the forward over / under berth forward. Aft of this bunk area is a mid stateroom with two double berths (one located port and one starboard). From this stateroom is an access door leading aft to a large storage area, and access to the new hot water tank and heater system.

Counting two single berths forward, two double bunks midships, a sleeper sofa for two you can host a family reunion sleeping 8. This is a clean boat and appears to be well-maintained.

Cabin heating from a forced-air diesel fired system (which is supplied by kerosene currently for cleaner burning).

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Fenders
Boathook
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Bimini

Electric Ideal (?) windlass
1 anchors
(Bruce-type)
10.67m of chain
60.96m of warp
Sorensen 10' dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
15hp outboard, Johnson, Short Shaft ()
New flybridge deck completed 2013 -- professionally-built and it shows. No Leaks!

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
TV
DVD

Standar Horizon VHF
Standard Horizon GPS Chart - CPF 300i
Standard Horizon Loud Hailer / VLH 3000
SeaView 628 fish finder
Trac Vision Satellite Antenna dome.
Clarion Stereo system
Oregon Scientific Weather Station.
Second anchor in engine room with 250' braided rode.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Petrol Detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This Bluewater 45 Flybridge Cruiser is an excellent Puget Sound cruiser and/or a roomy, comfortable live-board. She appears in very good condition while having been continuously upgraded and maintained. Newer engines and transmissions with low engine hours (730) and a good selection of navigation equipment. An effective cabin heating system provides winter comfort.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Recent price peel makes this vessel a "must see"
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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