So when he seeks a pacesetting design, styling isn't the driving factor. That's the idea behind Bluewater's 'Different by Design' philosophy. This boat's center of gravity is just 18 inches above the waterline, for maximum stability in rough water and windy conditions.
Tall boats tend to act like a sail and catch the wind, producing rolling action.
Bluewater's patented Guardian Lift hull design is a modified-V with a 45 degree entry, flattening to 7 degrees of deadrise at the transom. The props are widely spaced for maximum torque, and running gear is protected in recessed pockets above the keel line. The Bluewater 5800's one-piece hull is strengthened with Kevlar, which actually makes it bulletproof, and able to withstand repeated beaching in calmer Eastern waters. The hull carries a transferable lifetime warranty, as proof of its solid construction. However, quite a few of them are beginning to show up in Western harbors.