Boat Review: Bluewater Mirage

Bluewater Boats is one of those unique small companies that's doing big things…quietly.

Bluewater is no "Johnny come lately", they've been around for awhile and have established themselves as one of the pre-eminent boat builders in the West. Their reputation is sterling having earned their place in the market by doing things right…over and over again.

The Mirage by Bluewater is a reflection of their commitment to product excellence and their customers. Versatile, roomy, well-designed for the application and brimming with value, Bluewater will never have to apologize for any element of this tournament ski style boat.

Capable of achieving speeds over 50 mph with the standard V8 package, this boat flies across the water and planes instantly. Skiers will embrace the quick planing characteristics of this hull as well as the ideal wake the boat lays out. The unconventional bottom vee delivers a surprisingly soft ride that's often forgotten in traditional tournament designs.

A generous 20'4" in length with a beam of nearly 90" there's no shortage of space inside the Mirage. Married to a "Sport Interior" layout, with Captains chairs for the driver and a forward passenger and a full width bench seat with storage to aft, you'll be living in the lap of luxury with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the day.

Some intriguing design standards have been incorporated into the Mirage making it even more attractive.

The enormous rear sundeck is a great place to relax and dry off after a bristling ski run. This sundeck also locks which is a unique feature of this boat.
The sidewall design makes entering and exiting the boat at dockside considerably easier. A full width swim platform spans the rear of the boat and sits at water level, which eliminates the need for an obtrusive ski ladder and makes getting in and out of the water a pleasure.

Unlike traditional tournament-style ski boats, the Mirage is a sterndrive powered ski machine. This gives the owner the benefit of easy service just about anywhere they go as opposed to the specialized service needs of most tournament-style boats. Still, you'll find the power to be direct and impressive from the moment you advance the throttle and push the boat onto plane…there are no compromises with this engine package.

A tried and true ski boat you'll find all the appropriate gear like a stout ski pylon, underfloor ski storage big enough for skis and gear, and full swivel seats for easy spotting when you're towing a skier.

The bow area's appointed with comfortable seating and storage, a welcome addition if family and friends meet you at the dock.

Beyond impressive design and equally noteworthy standard features is how Bluewater stands behind their products. Covered by a lifetime deck, transom and stringer warranty, Bluewater goes the extra distance in backing their customer's ownership experience with a warranty that assures their long-term satisfaction.

The Mirage by Bluewater, one ride and you'll know you've found the boat of your dreams.