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BLUEWATER YACHT FOR CHARTER - FOR SALE !!!!

Estimated price for orientation: 175 000 $

Category: Cruisers
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Description
Year: 1996 Model: 6800
Engine Make: Cummins Make: Bluewater
Engine Model: 420 HP Length (feet): 68
Engine Type: Inline 6 diamond Series Type: Flybridge
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


    68 Foot overall (including the pulpit and the hydraulic swim platform). The beam is 14.5 feet and it is approximately  15.5 feet high from the water line to the top of the radar array.  The draft is only 24 inches on account of a pocket design for the running gear.       It was originally  owned by the Budweiser company and it does have a  bar with a tap system including a keg fridge : - ).  Most recently it was used as a luxury charter vessel  with USCG certification for up to 49 passengers with the same captain for the past 15 years.    It has been in fresh and brackish water all of its life and all of  the stainless steel is in perfect condition.  No blistering or delamination  is to be found anywhere on the hull or deck. It was originally  purpose built at the factory to full charter boat specifications and commercial upgrades were added to meets or exceed all the USCG  requirements for  an inspected vessel  with a 49 passenger ratingincluding stability tests, blue prints. 61  stowable type 1 offshore life vests.    The master suite has a centerline queen bed which and an ensuite head including a round Lucite shower..  For guests,  one of the couches in the salon opens to a queen bed. If the need be, an extra stateroom or two can be added without too much effort on either deck.    It's safe and economical diesel engines, Kevlar reinforced  bow and shallow draft will make for a perfect waterway cruiser and its massive wide open space in the salon and on the upper deck will make for a really comfortable home on the water.  In fact the hull design makes it possible to land this vessel on a beach. Think BAHAMAS!  Not much imagination needed to see usage for a bed and breakfast  business,  A committee boat, wedding parties at the dock, a club house?? Lots of potential here with minimal investment. Perhaps a waterfront business such as a hair salon or a restaurant with its twin commercial microwave ovens and side by side refrigerators. 
   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 up on a plane for a nice cruise at 14 knots with more steam if needed. They are very economical to run and maintain. The fuel capacity of 600 gallons allows for long range passages. It has a top running 15 kw Westerbeke diesel generator  (5776 hours) which puts out enough juice to run 4 digital air conditioning and heating  systems, 3 commercial refrigerators including a beer keg system plus an extra refrigerator on the bridge.          Electronics  and systems are all functioning and include- Autohelm auto pilot with remote. Mathers micro commander controls with a remote, Raymarine Radar, Garmin color chart plotter,  vhf radio, remote searchlight, docking lights, powerful sound system,  2 depth sounders, TNT power lift swim platform with removable dinghy davits and 4 zone ac/heat units with digital thermostats (including a unit on the bridge) ..  A 50 Inch LED smart HDTV  in the  salon and 19 inch TV in master suite.  All the electronics, instruments, lights and gages operate correctly. there is a set of spare propellers stainless galley equipment and a built in beverage blender.  There is a trash compactor and 3 electric flush heads.    There are (2)  4 D main starting batteries  (6) group 24 house batteries.. (1) group 24 generator starting battery, (1) group 24 windlass battery with a  60 amp Pro Mariner battery charger .  Three heads each with  its own waste  tanks and separate macerator discharge pumps. in order to meet the USCG charter boat requirements Stainless steel  raw water intakes, grey water tanks and separate, remote fuel manifolds and shut offs  were added ...  other factory options include retracting electronic console, engine block heaters,  search light  and seating on the bridge...
   There is one stateroom forward with a centerline queen with an ensuite 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 covered with a hard top.  It has a wide open design with perimeter seating. There is 3 stairways leading below. 2 to the side decks and 1 aft. The bridge cushions were recovered  and the helm eisenglass enclosure replaced recently.        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.     If your seeking the live aboard way of life you may find that this multi use vessel will suit all of your needs and allow you plenty of room to stretch out. .         She is floating in Downtown Boston.  The mooring is paid for and available for the remainder of the season.         A delivery as far south as Key West is available for the new owner. It was a fresh water yacht for most of its life and was just  hauled for inspection and new bottom paint was applied..      A video brochure as well as more photos are available are available by request
                                                                                            If you have any questions please call,                                                           Captain Tom at  617-455-2745