About This Vessel
This 2007 Bluewater 5200, measures 52 ft, and is located in Madisonville, Louisiana, powered by 2x Crusader 8.1 HO 420.00HP.
The Bluewater 520 is an elegant design with a distinctive interior open single level floor plan with houseboat comfort and a simi-displacement shallow draft hull that can cruise in the mid-20 knot range. The upper deck sits on top of the superstructure spanned 3/4 of the vessel length boasting a large open space for lounging and entertaining guest. A large canvas bimini provides plenty of shade and weather protection.The shallow draft makes maneuvering through skinner waters worry free and the bow thruster creates confidence when docking in tight quarters. Kevlar reinforced construction where it counts and hand laid fiberglass are hallmarks of the Bluewater brand. The Crusader engines have low hours (under 800) and have been professionally maintained. The Westerbeke Generator looks new with ~ 151 hours. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Accommodations
Interior accommodations provides one level open airy living spaces with private 2 Staterooms and 2 En Suite Heads (Raritan Atlantis)Master Stateroom is aft with athwart queen bed, custom mattress featuring cherrywood hanging wardrove and plentiful storageGuest Stateroom is forward with centerline queen custom mattress and bedding with closet and drawer storageThe spacious salon has panoramic windows both port and starboard midship with a full size couch, comfortable recliner, u-shape dinette for 6, functional galley and a cozy breakfast/coffee bar.The lower helm station is forward, weather protected and connected to the salon with deck access through a sliding door for easy dock handling and providing visibility forward and to the stern starboard sideCarpet extends the interior except wood floors way of galley area and features vinyl head and hull liners all in excellent shape
Galley
U shaped galley offers cherrywood cabinets for all your kitchen essentialsPrincess 2 burner electric flush mount cooktopSolid surface counter topsBuilt in GE microwave ovenGE domestic style refrigerator / freezer with custom door laminate to match cabinetryDouble stainless sinksWhirlpool dishwasherU-shaped dinette provides dinning for up to 6 port side adjacent to galleyA breakfast bar with seating for 2
Electronics and Entertainment
NavigationGarmin GPS Maps 8610 XZS 10" Color LCD Multifunction DisplayRaymarine Tridata digital depth and digital speedRaymarine Ray 54 VHF TransceiverIcom IC-M4240 VHF TransceiverUpper and lower helm fluid magnetic compasses RitchieGuest 12 VDC remote control spot lightEntertainmentPoly Planner MRD-60, AM/FM/BT Stereo Upper HelmJVC FS-GD7 Stereo Main CabinTV - Sharp LC1554US aft stateroomTV - Sharp LC1554US forward stateroomTV - Roku Main Salon
Mechanical & Electrical
Twin Crusader 8.1 HO420 H.P. each @ 4,400 RPMsTransmission: ZF Model 63 A / Hydraulic clutch reverse reduction gear 2.58 : 1Engine Controls: Single Dual Lever DC Electric Binnacle style engine and transmission controls at both helmsHours: 777 Port / 779 Starboard as of 12/2/2025Reverso 12 VDC Oil Changing PumpGenerator: Westerbeke 12.5 BEG 614 12.5 KWHours: 181 as of 12/2/2025Helms: Vessel served by 2 helm station each fitted with steering, engine and transmission controls, engine instruments, navigation, and communicationSteering System: Teleflex Seastar Hydraulic - non pressure with wheel steering to single actuator assembly with stainless tie bar between ruddersTrim Tabs: LencoAuxiliary Power: Side Power SP95TI 12 VDC bow thrusterFuel Tank: Florida Marine Tanks 391 Gallons, FMT-39120ProMarine ProNautic 30A Battery ChargerFour Battery Banks: Bank 1 - (2) D 2024 House, Bank 2 - (1) GRP 31 Eng. start, Bank 3 - (1) GRP 31 Eng. Start, Bank 4 (1) GRP 31 Genset Start(1) 50 Amp Shore Power ServiceAirconditioning: (3) Marine Air VCD16,000 BTUsMiscellaneousCentral Vacuum: Wal vac 545Grill: Jenn AirIcemaker: Wet Bar Upper DeckRefrigerator: Wet Bar Upper Deck Norcold
Hull and Deck
Construction: All fiberglass Kevlar reinforced plastic laminate construction. Hull is solid laminate and decks are cored laminate, all hand laid contact molded. All with original gelcoat finishHull : Modified vee style with hard chines recessed propeller pocketsNew Bottom Paint 12/2025New Zincs 12/2025Running Gear Inspected 12/2025Deck Layout: Open flush fore deck. Raised cabin trunk forward leading into large deck house superstructure approximately 3⁄4 length of the hull. Swim platform flush aft deck molded stairwell to upper deck, side decks stairwell to upper deck port and starboard side at midship. Flybridge and aft sun deck sit on top of superstructure Toe Rail: Molded fiberglass reinforced plastic toe rail at fore deck perimetersWeather Deck: Molded non-skid finish on deck with original gelcoat finish all weather decksMooring Hardware: ( 2 ) Bow ( 1 ) per side deck. ( 4 ) Stern stainless fixed horn cleatsRailing: Single pass with intermediate solid stainless steel rod bow / fore deck / side decks safety rail stainless steel tube constructionAft raked RADAR arch aft flybridgeMolded Helm Station Seat for Captain and First MateMolded Large Simi-Circle Settee at Flybridge for GuestVery Large Sun Lounge aft Section of the SundeckMolded Simi-Circle Settee w/ Cocktail Table and Deck ChairsMolded Love Seat aft to Starboard on the SundeckGround Tackle: Plow style anchor chain and road line stored in pulpit anchor chuteAnchor Windless: Maxwell 1200 vertical with chain gypsy and line capstanBimini Top: Stainless tube large canvas top over flybridge and sundeck
History of the Vesel
Fat Tuesday was purchased almost new by the current owner in 2007. She has spent most of her life on a freshwater river docked at the owners residents. All mechanical servicing provided by a professional mechanic. She receives twice monthly topside wash and general cleaning plus yearly detailed wash and wax. Fat Tuesday is in very good shape and ready for her next adventure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warranty the accuracy of this information. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validation. This vessel's sales price may change or withdrawal without notice.