Posted by Dave McFate on 11/4/2008, 13:33:26

I have heard through the ‘grapevine’ that the Nov-Dec issue has a Blackwatch appearing on page 5! I have been attempting to track these boats down for over four years now, and have located only about 20 of the 81 (actually 82) hulls Dave Autry manufactured. Any lead that comes my way is always enticing! Anyone interested in these boats or with questions on Bluewater Boatworks, The Bluewater 14 or Blackwatch 24 should check out Brent Clifton’s Bluewater Boatworks Page: http://www.jbcmusic.com/morehtml/bluewater.html We don’t really have an owner’s association, but I appear to have become the “keeper of the roster” since there was no one else stepping up! I would greatly appreciate hearing from any 'undiscovered' Blackwatch or Bluewater owners. Very Best, Dave Blackwatch #77

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Posted by Tod Mills on 11/4/2008, 16:15:20, in reply to "Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

There is a Blackwatch owner over on the TSBB board - Norm - http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/662499

Posted by Dave McFate on 11/4/2008, 20:39:14, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Tod, I've got Norm, and his one-of-a-kind Gaff rigged Blackwatch on my list! Norm's boat "KittyHawk" is the EXTREMELY interesting "82nd" Blackwatch turned out. His hull number is unique, and does not follow the BWH24xxxxxxx designation of the other 81 boats. Norm's a terrific participent on the TSBB and also (I have just dicovered) on the Small Craft Advisor Blog! I really do not know where he finds the time! Thanks for responding, I really appreciate all of the info I can get. Very Best, Dave

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Posted by Steve Haines on 11/5/2008, 6:49:36, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Dave, I've got a Bluewater 14. I'll get you the numbers. I'll tell you this: it's built tough.

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Posted by AJ on 11/5/2008, 7:25:07, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Dave ~ Keep up the good work! You've come along way since our last correspondence! Please post more info on the 30th anniversary 'get-together' in 2009 -- I'd love to see pics, or possibly attend to see all the BW boats in one location -- what a sight that will be! AJ

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Posted by Steve Haines on 11/5/2008, 9:00:36, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Dave and AJ, drop me an email, please. I just tried to email Dave, and couldn't get through- I guess I looked like spam.

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Posted by AJ on 11/6/2008, 8:51:49, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Steve ... just sent you a direct e-mail. LMK through the board if you didn't receive it. TTYS, AJ

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Posted by Dave on 11/7/2008, 5:25:26, in reply to "Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

If you are interested in owning one of these terrific little cruisers, one has appeared for sale in Reading Pennsylvania. She is hull #76, being sold by her original owner, Dave M. Here's the link: http://reading.craigslist.org/boa/892793180.html

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Posted by Wallace on 2/21/2009, 22:52:55, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

I have Hull #79 I was given this boat for doing some work for a man near Lake Nebagamon, WI The only strange thing is that it was just a shell, there was nothing in the cabin at all. So i have been builidng the cabin for the past year. There is also no mast or boom or anything. What was the size of the orignal mast, boom, etc. All the help i can get would be much appreciated

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Posted by Dave McFate on 2/26/2009, 13:30:02, in reply to "Re: Blackwatch Cutters & Bluewater Boatworks"

Wallace, Thanks for finding me! If you check out our Yahoo Group There are pics of the mast / boom with measurements. Also we have just added sail measurements. Here's the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BluewaterBoatworksGroup I'll add #79 to the list. Very Best, Dave

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