Mustang Bluewater 2000

It's no easy task to create a boat that satisfies mum and the kids as well as mad-keen fishermen, but Mustang's popular Bluewater model is about as good as it gets, writes Rick Huckstepp

HELM & GALLEYSOUTHERN COMFORTBACK A WINNER

HIGHS

All-round classy lines, finish and build quality
Heaps of cabin room for overnight trips, with a caravan-like feel inside
User-friendly layout
Competitively priced
Has both fishing and family options included

LOWS

No plumbed killtank in deck
Drinkholders too small for stubby holders
Corners on the optional table were square

MUSTANG BLUEWATER 2000

Price as tested: $67,350

Options fitted

Two-tone hull, split bowrail, cabin and cockpit carpet, clears, bunk infill, CD player, full cabin lining, bimini, anchor windlass, windscreen grabrail, portable toilet, livebait tank, dash compass, baitboard, seat modules including galley and icebox

Priced from (BMT): $50,500

GENERAL

Material: Fibreglass

Length (overall): 6.5m

Beam: 2.34m

Deadrise: 21°

Weight: 1000kg (dry hull only)

CAPACITIES

Water: 50lt

Fuel: 185lt

Load: Six adults

Rec/max hp: 150/200

ENGINE

Make/model: Mercury Optimax

Type: V6 two-stroke

Rated hp: 175

Displacement: 2507cc

Weight: 201kg

Gearbox ratio: 1.87:1

Propeller: 19in three-blade s/s

SUPPLIED BY Mustang Pleasure Boats, 56-58 Sickle Avenue, Hope Island, Qld 4212, tel (07) 5510 8888, email mustangboats@bigpond.com or visit www.mustangboats.com.au

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