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1996 Bluewater 6800

Estimated price for orientation: 119 000 $

Category: Cruisers
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Description
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year: 1996
Model: 6800 Engine Make: Cummins
Make: Bluewater Engine Model: Diamond 420
Length (feet): 68 Engine Type: Inline 6 diamond Series
Type: Sunbridge Use: Fresh Water, Salt Water
Fuel Capacity: Over 200 Gallons Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Trailer: Not Included For Sale By: Private Seller
Hull Material: Fiberglass



  Buyers are allowed to inspect or sea trial the vessel to their satisfaction no later than 5 business days after auction close at which time the balance is due.  All interests parties are invited to view the boat anytime.         It is 68 Foot overall (including the pulpit and the hydraulic TNT swim platform). The beam is 14.5 feet and it is 15.5 feet high from the water line.  The draft is only 24 inches on account of a pocket design  for the running gear.       It was originally  owned by the Budweiser company. (It has a bar for which a liquor license maybe available)). It has been in fresh water for all of its life.  It was originally purpose built with high railings and a Kevlar reinforced keel to meet USCG inspected vessel specifications..    It can be delivered with fresh USCG papers and a rating  for up to 49 passengers.  Or, if playing as opposed to working is the plan, it can be delivered with a standard recreational use  document for personal or live aboard use.   A little imagination is all that's needed with its MASSIVE wide open space in the salon and on the upper deck, its a real home on the water, private club house  or even has possibilities for a waterfront business such as a hair salon or a restaurant with it's galley layout. If needed extra cabins can easilybe added on the main deck or on the bridge. 
   It has a pair of top running Cummins  twin 420 hp inline 6 cylinder diesels. (3476 hours)  These are the top of the line Diamond series and they'll push her along on a plane if needed yet  are very economical to run and maintain.   It has a top running 15 kw Westerbeke diesel generator  (5776 hours) which puts out enough juice to run the digital air conditioning and heating  systems, 4 commercial refrigerators including keg system.  There is a  hydraulic TNT lift swim platform, radar, 3210 Garmin plotter, auto pilot, windlass, powerful sound system,  etc. etc. and  a lot more systems.     There are (2)  4 D main starting batteries  (6) group 24 house batteries.. (1) group 24 generator starting battery, (1) group 24 windlass battery, (4) battery chargers.  Grey and 3 black tanks w 3 macerators.  Stainless steel  intakes to motors and exhausts. Hydraulic helm and seating retractors.
   She has one stateroom forward with a centerline queen and a separate head and shower. The salon bar  galley area is one large open space continuing on to the slider to the aft deck.  The bridge is wide open with hard top enclosure and 3 stairways leading abeam and aft. The bridge also  has new cushions  and helm enclosure. Top deck is certified to carry  27 persons.  It has 3 heads with three holding tanks. (2 guest and 1 crew forward with  shower). 
     Buyers  have the following options regarding the purchase. Option 1 is to keep the current  extremely qualified and knowledgeable Captain   (Same captain for more than 15 years)  in order to continue to  run her in  the charter business in  Washington, DC from a prime located slip downtown. She has been a proven and consistent money maker.         Or, if preferred, the yacht can be delivered under its own power at cost to any port any port on the east coast.          If the buyer has plans for using the vessel  in New England,  I will discuss the possibility of  use of a much coveted mooring that  is  smack dab in the middle of Historical Boston Harbor  which is ideal for viewing the return of the TALL SHIPS (huge event)  this June and  Boston's famous week long 4th of July celebrations. .
           All offers are encouraged including  bed and breakfast partnerships, trades or shared ownership. Please call to discuss these options before the bidding starts as in this case  I will need to let the auction run its course ..      This vessel had  been  overly built  from the already high standard of Bluewater Yacht in order to  meet or exceed all USCG requirements for inspected passenger chartering and has always been captain maintained with an open check book.   Please call me for a walk through of the vessel or to ask any questions.      She is in Annapolis Maryland at the moment for  maintenance including the  changing of oils, bottom painting  and readying to make her turn key. . . 
 Winning bidder is to PayPal a $1000 deposit immediately at  auction close. 
     All of the picture were taken this week.  Video brochure as well as more pictures for the vessel are available.                                        Questions ?    Captain Tom at  617 - 455 - 2745