poseidon blue water 185 review
Yacht · 18 ft (5 m) · Town of Aghios Nikolaos
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Key specs
- Builder
- poseidon
- Model
- blue water 185
- Length
- 18 ft (5 m)
- Guests
- 8
Verdict
A practical 18-foot center-console day boat with sensible seating capacity, shallow draft and modest running costs. It suits coastal trips and short family outings, but its open layout and limited livability keep it firmly in day-boat territory.
Pros
- +Compact center-console layout makes good use of space
- +Shallow draft suits coastal and nearshore cruising
- +Rated for up to 8 passengers
- +Simple, likely low-maintenance ownership profile
- +Strong value for casual charter and day use
Cons
- −No cabins or enclosed living space
- −Comfort is limited for longer trips or rougher water
- −Performance depends heavily on engine choice
- −Open boat offers little weather protection
- −Not ideal for overnight cruising
The Poseidon Blue Water 185 is a compact 18-foot center-console boat designed around practical day use rather than luxury. Public listings place it at about 5.6 m long, with a 2.17 m beam, a shallow 0.30 m draft, and CE Category C coastal capability, which points to a simple, versatile layout for sheltered waters and coastal runs.
On the water, the boat should feel nimble and easy to manage. Reported engine options vary across listings, but the model is commonly shown with outboard power in the 30-115 hp range, so acceleration and top-end pace will depend on fitment. The light hull and shallow draft should help handling in marinas and close-to-shore conditions, though the open design and compact size limit comfort in choppier seas.
Livability is basic: public specifications list no cabins, no berths and no bathrooms, so this is a pure day boat. That makes it suitable for groups, with capacity often listed at 8 passengers, but storage, shade and all-day comfort will be modest. As a result, its value is strongest for charter operators and owners who want an affordable, straightforward coastal cruiser rather than a family cruiser with overnight capability.
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