The Bluewater 2850

Meet the prize at the heart of the My Island Cookout & Bluewater Boat Drawing—a beautifully maintained 2004 Bluewater 2850 Sportfishing Center Console, freshly rewrapped and equipped for serious anglers and weekend explorers alike. Known for its strength, stability, and performance in open water, this Bluewater is a gateway to unforgettable days on the ocean.

Lovingly cared for, custom-built, and loaded with offshore essentials, she’s a vessel designed to perform—and built to impress.

This Bluewater 2850 wasn’t just purchased. She was built with intention, owned by a single dedicated captain, stored in a protected boathouse, and maintained with meticulous detail for years. Today, she stands as a testament to craftsmanship, durability, and pride—qualities that echo the heart of the Merritt Island community she’s helping support.

With approximately 1,550+- engine hours on her twin Suzuki 300s, a clean history, and a complete logbook of maintenance records, this boat has been cared for the way every offshore vessel should be.

Now, she’s preparing for her next adventure—perhaps with you at the helm.

A dream setup for offshore fishing, cruising, or coastal exploration. Every detail has been chosen to enhance performance, comfort, and capability.

Performance & Power

• 2004 Bluewater Sportfishing 2850 Center Console
  
• Twin 2011 Suzuki 300 HP Outboards (1,550+- hours)
  
• Upgraded Mercury Marine Bravo I Performance Props – delivers unmatched time-to-plane performance, mid-range punch and top end speeds
• 2025 Custom Float-On Trailer built specifically for this vessel (completed December 2025)
  
• 340-gallon fuel capacity across three tanks for extended offshore range
  

Navigation & Technology

• Full tower with second helm, fly-by-wire controls, gauges & trim tabs
  
• Furuno 6.5 kW radar, 1 kW sonar, and chart plotter
  
• Navnet head unit upgraded to a bright LED/LCD graphic display
  
• Two VHF radios + Bluetooth stereo for communication and entertainment
  

Fishing Capability

• Rod holders: 12 gunwale, 15 tower/T-Top, 9 under deck
  
• Two 50-gallon live wells
  
• Outriggers for offshore trolling
  
• Massive bow tuna storage holding 400+ lbs of ice
  
• Two 50-gallon fish boxes in the stern under deck
  

Rigged to Fish. Built to Last. Wrapped to Shine.

With its new exterior wrap designed by marine artist Jason Mathias, refreshed detailing, and maintained components, this vessel is ready to turn heads at the dock and dominate offshore waters. It’s the perfect balance of beauty and brawn.

This Bluewater 2850 isn’t just a prize—it’s a force for good. Every ticket purchased to win supports I Love My Island, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our local community’s seniors, youth, and families. Founded in 2014 by island residents Lou and Julie Colombo and guided by a committed Board of Directors, the organization makes sure your contribution stays right here at home.

Our mission is to provide and promote resources for seniors, support youth academic and athletic opportunities, and offer immediate relief to individuals and families in crisis in the Merritt Island area. One of the biggest drivers of our support is the My Island Thrift Store — a 100% donation-based thrift store which funds a large portion of the nonprofit’s programs: affordable goods, employment opportunities for seniors, and community-based services.

By purchasing a ticket in the My Island Cookout & Bluewater Boat Drawing Event, you’re not just entering to win a spectacular offshore boat — you’re stepping up for your island. Your donation fuels our upcoming Senior Transportation Program for immobile seniors and veterans, emergency support for families, scholarships for local students, and vital outreach that keeps 100% of proceeds in Brevard County, Florida.

One ticket could put you behind the wheel of this fully loaded Bluewater 2850, ready for offshore runs, fishing tournaments, island hopping, and everything in between.

And every ticket helps someone here at home.