Overview
About this vessel
The Stessl Bluewater is a robust aluminium plate runabout designed to tackle both inland and coastal waters with confidence. Built on the PlatetriX2 hull, it combines a fully welded raised front deck with generous freeboard to deliver a safe, dry and stable ride for family boating, water sports and serious fishing.
The ergonomic helm layout features pedestal-mounted deluxe bolster seats with slide and swivel adjustment, a large dash fascia ready for oversized electronics and excellent all-round visibility whether seated or standing. A tinted wrap-around windscreen with an opening walk-through door provides protection from the elements while allowing easy access to the bow and the large aluminium anchor well, which can be equipped with an electric anchor winch. A raised front deck with walk-through hatch and under-deck storage compartments adds to the practical fishing space and secure footing forward.
A full-height transom with twin boarding platforms, a walk-through transom door and an enclosed rear transom with twin hatches make the Bluewater easy to board and highly functional at rest. The spacious rear cockpit incorporates a folding rear lounge with backrest and large side pockets, with further customisation available via options such as bait boards, live bait tanks, ski poles and underfloor kill tanks. Heavy-duty bow sprit and rails, multiple rod holders, cup holders and an integrated RAILBLAZA TracLoader coaming complete a layout that suits both anglers and families.
The hull is constructed with 4mm or 5mm high tensile 5083 bottom sheets (depending on size), 4mm 5052 marine-grade side sheets and fully welded 4mm bulkheads and frames for strength, durability and a solid feel offshore. Long-range aluminium fuel tanks in various capacities, hydraulic steering, Australian Standards approved underfloor foam flotation and a choice of painted finishes underline the Bluewater’s offshore capability and comfort for extended days on the water.
- Available sizes: 495, 535, 565, 595, 635 and 665 Bluewater
- Hull construction: 4mm or 5mm 5083 high tensile bottom, 4mm 5052 marine grade sides, fully welded bulkheads and frames
- Deck and layout: fully welded gunnels and side decks, raised front deck with walk-through hatch, under-deck storage, large cockpit with folding rear lounge and twin boarding platforms
- Helm and comfort: ergonomic helm with large dash, BayStar or SeaStar hydraulic steering (model dependent), Gussi sports steering wheel, deluxe bolster seats, wrap-around windscreen
- Fishing features: large anchor well, RAILBLAZA TracLoader coaming, multiple rod holders, side pockets, optional bait boards, kill tanks and live bait tank
- Safety and systems: underfloor foam flotation, long-range aluminium fuel tank, LED navigation and anchor lights, automatic bilge pump and tinned marine wiring with switch panel
