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1997 Blue Water 510
$140,000
Boat in Galveston, TX US
510
2 Engines (2x Crusader)
51 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
1997 Bluewater Yachts 510 Custom Cruiser
Location: Galveston, TX
Discover incredible versatility, unmatched entertaining space, and true shallow-water freedom with this 1997 Bluewater Yachts 510. Renowned for their unique blend of motor yacht luxury and low-profile stability, Bluewater Yachts engineered this vessel with a Kevlar-reinforced bow and a built-in bow ladder designed explicitly for beaching. Boasting a remarkably shallow 30-inch draft, you can confidently explore hidden coves, sandbars, and skin-deep waterways that other 51-foot yachts simply cannot touch.
Whether you are looking for a spacious coastal cruiser, a weekend party platform, or a fully equipped liveaboard, this boat offers unmatched square footage and modern interior upgrades.
Specs & Key Features Engines & Propulsion
Discover incredible versatility, unmatched entertaining space, and true shallow-water freedom with this 1997 Bluewater Yachts 510. Renowned for their unique blend of motor yacht luxury and low-profile stability, Bluewater Yachts engineered this vessel with a Kevlar-reinforced bow and a built-in bow ladder designed explicitly for beaching. Boasting a remarkably shallow 30-inch draft, you can confidently explore hidden coves, sandbars, and skin-deep waterways that other 51-foot yachts simply cannot touch.
Whether you are looking for a spacious coastal cruiser, a weekend party platform, or a fully equipped liveaboard, this boat offers unmatched square footage and modern interior upgrades.
Specs & Key Features Engines & Propulsion
- Twin Crusader 502 cu. in. Inboards (900 original hours)
- Brand New 4-Blade Bronze Props
- Dependable, low-hour power ready for coastal cruising
- 4000-Watt Inverter System (Run house power overnight without a generator, excluding A/C)
- 11 KW Diesel Generator with a separate dedicated 55-gallon tank (Provides over a week of power at full load)
- New Forward A/C Unit for ice-cold climate control
- Massive Flybridge Layout with vast seating to easily host and entertain a crowd
- Bimini Top providing excellent shade over the upper helm
- Flybridge Refrigerator to keep drinks cold up top
- Ground Tackle: Main anchor with all-chain rode + extra Danforth anchor with 150 ft. rope
- Includes two nice deck chairs for the aft cockpit
- Dual Helms: Flybridge station + lower helm inside for comfortable navigation on bad weather days
- Upgraded Salon: High-end water-resistant wood-look hard sole flooring throughout
- Flexible Sleeping Arrangement: Salon and dining areas both convert into two additional double beds (Comfortably sleeps 8 when needed)
- Custom Dining: Custom dining room seating with integrated storage and a portable dining table
- Two Full Heads: Both heads have been fully updated/replaced
- Entertainment: Two televisions + upper Bluetooth stereo system
- Forward cabin has a large cedar closet
- Spacious aft cabin boasts lots of windows filling the room with natural light
- Full bathroom suite and lots of storage including cedar closet.
- Step through sliding door to relax on private patio. Read, fish or swim!
- Solid Granite Countertops
- Lots of cabinets with a deep storage pantry.
- Two-Burner Electric Stove
- Microwave Convection Oven (The ultimate do-it-all oven)
- Full-Sized Refrigerator
- Built-in Dishwasher
- Garmin GPS
- Digital Depth Gauges
Nominal Length
51ft
Length Overall
52.17ft
Beam
14.5ft
Max Draft
2.83ft
Displacement
32500lb
Cruising Speed
14kn
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
130gal
Fuel Tanks
386gal
Holding Tanks
65gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Crusader
Engine Model
502 XL
Total Power
400hp
Engine Hours
593
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1997
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Crusader
Engine Model
502 XL
Total Power
400hp
Engine Hours
771
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1997
Broker's Notes
**Broker notes: I personally lived aboard and owned this same year/model for years. It’s the perfect liveaboard/second home/coastal cruiser. Tons of room for entertaining, and all the creature comforts of home. Love these boats!!
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/26 | Initial price | $140,000 |
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Principal Loan Amount$ 119,000
Total Payment$212,767.58
Monthly payment
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Use our boat payment calculator to estimate monthly payments for 1997 Blue Water 510. Enter your down payment, choose a loan term, and adjust the interest rate to see an instant payment estimate — ideal if you're calculating boat payments before you enquire. Wondering how much does a Motor Yacht cost in today's market, or how much does a Blue Water cost for similar models? This boat financing calculator helps you compare scenarios in seconds, whether you're considering used boat financing or a new purchase.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 119,000
Total Payment$212,767.58
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