Bluewater boats
Bluewater is a boat builder with a modest US footprint of 67 registered hulls, primarily smaller recreational vessels with a median length of 20 feet. The brand's boats on the water today span production years from the late 1980s through the 2000s, with no USCG recalls on record.
Bluewater used prices from our data
Show the numbers by model year
| Model year | Boats | Middle half of asks | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2008 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2007 | 4 | $64,500 to $77,500 | $75,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2004 | 3 | $9,500 to $14,000 | $10,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 2002 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2001 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1996 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1995 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1994 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1993 | 4 | $5,500 to $10,500 | $7,000 |
| 1992 | 4 | $6,000 to $8,500 | $7,000 |
| 1991 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1990 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1989 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1988 | 4 | $2,000 to $8,500 | $3,500 |
| 1987 | 3 | $3,000 to $3,500 | $3,000 |
| 1985 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1984 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1980 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1979 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1978 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1977 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1976 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1974 | 1 | too few to show | - |
53 distinct Bluewater boats, listed now or since taken down, newest seen 2026-11-14. Asking prices, not sale prices. Value change per year of age is fitted on 25 boats with a known length, holding length constant. Bluewater values by model year.
Bluewater recalls and USCG accident records
Of 46Bluewater boats in USCG accident records: fire or explosion 2%, flooding or swamping 9%, capsizing 4%, total loss 9%, at least one death 11%. Accident records reflect how and how much boats are used, not only how they are built. Only accidents above the USCG reporting threshold are recorded. Personal watercraft are left out.
Are Bluewater boats reliable?
Bluewater boats have a clean recall history with zero USCG safety actions recorded. Most hulls in service today date to the 1990s and 2000s, meaning ownership costs tend to reflect the typical maintenance needs of boats in that age range, including engine service, electrical systems, and gelcoat upkeep. The fleet is predominantly gasoline powered, with 60 gas engines versus 6 diesel.
Common problems to inspect on a used Bluewater
- Transom and stringer integrity on older hulls from the 1980s and 1990s
- Fuel system condition, especially on gasoline models with original tanks or lines
- Electrical wiring corrosion and connections in boats over 20 years old
- Deck hardware and core condition where fittings penetrate the deck
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (0)
No USCG recalls on file for Bluewater.
USCG MIC entries (14)
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BLEBLUEWATER BAY YACHTS INC NICEVILLE, FL inactive -
EBYBLUEWATER BAY YACHTS INC NICEVILLE, FL inactive -
UDGBLUEWATER BAY YACHTS INC NICEVILLE, FL inactive -
DZVBLUEWATER SPORTFISHING BOATS FT PIERCE, FL inactive -
BWYBLUEWATER YACHT SERVICES LLC PORT HURON, MI inactive -
EANBLUEWATER BOAT BUILDING E ISLIP, NY active -
EDXBLUEWATER BOATS INC MOREHEAD CITY, NC active -
BKOBLUEWATER KAYAKS LOPEZ ISLAND, WA active -
BTLBLUEWATER MARINE MORA, MN active -
GHQBLUEWATER MARINE GROUP NEWBERRY, SC active -
PIOBLUEWATER MARINE GROUP INC NEWBERRY, SC active -
UPLBLUEWATER MARINE GROUP INC NEWBERRY, SC active -
VOQBLUEWATER MARINE GROUP INC NEWBERRY, SC active -
BYYBLUEWATER YACHT BLDRS TAIPEI, NULL active
Frequently asked questions
Are Bluewater boats reliable?
Bluewater boats have no USCG recalls on record, indicating a clean safety history. Reliability of individual boats depends heavily on age and maintenance, as most hulls in service today are 15 to 35 years old.
What size are Bluewater boats?
The median length of registered Bluewater boats is 20 feet, indicating the brand focused on smaller recreational vessels suitable for day cruising and local waters.
Do Bluewater boats hold their value?
With only 67 registered hulls in the US, Bluewater has limited market presence, which can affect resale liquidity. Values depend on condition, year, and local demand for boats in this size range.
What engines do Bluewater boats use?
Most Bluewater boats use gasoline engines, with 60 gas powered hulls versus 6 diesel in the US registry. Engine choice affects operating cost, range, and maintenance intervals.
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