My Island Cookout & Bluewater Boat Drawing
Your next great catch isn’t in the water — it’s right here.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – My Island Thrift Store, Merritt Island, FL
Your Donation Can Change Lives…
and Maybe Win You a Boat!
Every dollar raised through the My Island Cookout & Bluewater Boat Drawing Event supports I Love My Island, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the Merritt Island community.
Your donation helps fund programs for:
- Seniors and Veterans – including our upcoming Senior Transportation Program, designed to connect aging Islanders to vital resources.
- Families in Need – providing direct support and emergency assistance.
- Launch Scholarships – helping Merritt Island graduates launch their futures.
- Community Outreach – from disaster relief to employment support.
And when you donate, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win the ultimate fishing machine — a Bluewater 2850 Sportfishing Center Console with twin Suzuki 300hp motors and Float-On trailer!
Did You Know?
For many aging Florida seniors and veterans, the biggest challenge isn’t finding help — it’s getting there. Even with programs offering food, healthcare, and social activities, transportation remains a major barrier to connection and independence. That’s why I Love My Island is raising funds to launch our first-ever community transportation program — a service dedicated to helping homebound seniors and veterans reach essential appointments, groceries, and the people who care about them most. Together, we can keep our Islanders moving forward.
2850 Bluewater Sportfishing Center Console with twin
Suzuki 300 hp motors & Float-On trailer
Built for both family cruising and serious offshore fishing, this custom 2004 Bluewater Sportfishing 2850 is in exceptional condition and meticulously maintained. Custom built for one owner, she’s has been expertly maintained and stored in a boathouse with complete maintenance logbooks.
Twin 2011 Suzuki 300 HP Outboards – Reliable power with only 1,500+- hours each, maintained with care.
- 2025 Custom Float-On Trailer – Designed specifically for this boat, completed December 2025.
- Full Tower with Second Helm – “Fly-by-wire” controls, gauges, and trim tabs for total command from above.
- Furuno 6.5 kW Marine Radar + 1 kW Sonar + Chart Plotter – Top-tier navigation and fish-finding technology.
- Upgraded Navnet Head Unit – Enhanced LED/LCD graphic display for crisp, modern visibility.
- Dual VHF Radios & Bluetooth Stereo – Stay connected and entertained on every journey.
- 340-Gallon Fuel Capacity – Distributed across three separate tanks for extended range and balance.
- Four On-Board Batteries – Two dedicated to the motors, two to onboard accessories for dependable power.
- Rod Holders Galore – 12 gunwale, 15 tower/T-top, and 9 under-deck for every angler’s setup.
- Twin 50-Gallon Live Wells – Keep your bait and catch fresh throughout the day.
- Outriggers & Two Electric Downriggers – Ready for deep-water fishing action.
- Massive Tuna Storage – Holds 400+ lbs of ice in the bow, plus two 50-gallon fish boxes in the stern.”
Everything about this Bluewater was built for performance, reliability, and the open ocean — the perfect reward for supporting a great cause.
You could be the one to win it.
