2800 Makaira
28′ · 2020 · Blue Wave 2800 Makaira · Hernando Beach, Florida
About 2800 Makaira
<p>This 2020 Blue Wave 2800 Makaira was custom ordered with nearly every factory box checked, and it shows just 168 hours on a single Suzuki DF350A. Service was completed in September 2026, and the jack plate pump is new, so the next owner can step aboard and go.</p><p>The 2800 Makaira is Blue Wave's flagship hybrid: shallow enough to work the flats and the bay, with the size and hull to run offshore when the weather allows. This one was built to fish both.</p><p><strong>Power and control</strong></p><ul><li>Suzuki DF350A (DF350ATXW) with digital pre-rig and Suzuki multifunction gauge</li><li>168 hours, serviced 09/2026</li><li>6" heavy-duty Bob's jack plate with new pump</li><li>SeaStar tilt hydraulic steering with power assist</li><li>Dual 10' Power-Pole shallow water anchors, white</li><li>Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 36V trolling motor</li><li>5-bank onboard battery charger</li></ul><p><strong>Helm and electronics</strong></p><ul><li>Dual Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv displays</li><li>GT41-TM and B75M thru-hull transducers</li><li>Fiberglass tackle station with dual helm chairs</li><li>White powder-coated aluminum frame with fiberglass hardtop, Marlin Blue underside</li></ul><p><strong>Fishing and comfort</strong></p><ul><li>Upgraded 1600 GPH livewell pumps</li><li>Optional port rear livewell</li><li>Removable bow table</li><li>Swim platform with telescoping ladder and stainless grab handle</li><li>Pearl carbon fiber upholstery - <strong>Will need updating soon</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Audio and lighting</strong></p><ul><li>Wet Sounds Extreme package: four 8" coaxial LED speakers, HTX6 amp, REVO 10" subwoofer, head unit and remote</li><li>Wet Sounds hardtop package: four 6" LED speakers</li><li>White LED bow rubrail accent lighting</li><li>Two blue underwater transom LEDs</li></ul><p><strong>Finish</strong></p><ul><li>Marlin Blue hull bottom and lower stripe, white upper stripe, white deck and interior, white powder coat throughout</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Since 1992, Blue Wave Boats has been synonymous with quality and innovation, and now they set their sights on the ultimate fishing experience with the Makaira. This offshore hybrid boat is a game-changer, offering the perfect balance between offshore capability and nearshore convenience. Whether you're chasing big game in deep waters or exploring coastal treasures, the Blue Wave 2800 Makaira is your ideal companion.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unmatched Offshore and Nearshore Versatility:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Makaira is built on the wildly successful 2800 Pure Hybrid platform, ensuring exceptional performance both offshore and nearshore. With its shallow draft, it can navigate inshore waters with ease while still handling offshore conditions like a pro. Wherever your fishing adventure takes you, the Makaira is ready.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Feature-Rich Design:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Blue Wave ensures that you have all the essentials and more with this 2020 Makaira. Standard features include top-notch Garmin electronics, deluxe captain's seats on a tackle station, a compass, a 3-sided tempered glass windshield, a freshwater washdown, a swim platform with a ladder, and a sleek t-top with a finished edge. Plus, you have the stand-through second station, Minn Kota 112lb thrust trolling motor, 10' Blade PowerPole.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Spacious Cockpit and Forward Seating:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Makaira boasts a roomy cockpit that rivals traditional center consoles. The forward seating wraps around and easily converts into a casting platform or u-shaped seating, giving you flexibility for various activities. The forward pitch-well, a signature feature of the 2800 Makira, is front and center, and it can be equipped with an optional quick stow and easy access table and base, providing functionality unseen in larger boats.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Smart Storage Solutions:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Blue Wave's attention to detail shines with lockable rod storage built into the gunwales, both port and starboard, capable of accommodating up to ten 8' rods with reels. These compartments also double as dry storage, keeping your gear safe and organized.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Easy Bilge Access:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Accessing the bilge compartment has never been more straightforward on a 28-foot boat. The entire aft jumpseat lifts, providing total access to the bilge compartment. For added convenience, all pumps are clearly labeled, making this boat incredibly user-friendly.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Specifications:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Length: 27' 2"</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LOA (Minus Motor): 27' 10"</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beam: 9' 2"</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transom: 25"</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fuel Capacity: 135 gallons</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Draft: 17"</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Passengers: 11</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Weight Capacity: 1519 lbs</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Boat Weight: 3650 lbs</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Tampa Yacht Sales, INC. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>
Specifications
Overview
- Builder
- Blue Wave
- Model
- 2800 Makaira
- Year
- 2020
- Category
- Center Consoles
- Condition
- Used
- Hull
- Fiberglass, Modified Vee
- Location
- Hernando Beach, Florida
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ 11″ (8.5 m)
Accommodations
- Heads
- 1
Performance
- Cruise speed
- 29 kn
- Maximum speed
- 49 kn
- Range
- 450 nm
Machinery
- Engines
- 1 × Suzuki DP350A, 350 hp each
- Engine hours
- 169
- Engine year
- 2020
- Fuel
- Gas/Petrol
Tankage
- Fuel
- 134 gal
- Fresh water
- 10 gal
- Holding
- 3 gal
Equipment
- Stabilizers
- None
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