OnBoard Magazine - Summer 2015

pleased that the Regulator team sought his input while developing their offerings for the boats’ standard features, options and creature comforts. Having owned three Viking models over the course of twenty years, one may be tempted to ask Taylor for his best fishing stories, but the truth is Jack Taylor is BEING AT THE HEAD OF THE LINE can have its advantages and disadvantages. For example, some people really don’t enjoy the thrill of riding at the front of a roller coaster and seeing the next crazy bend or loop. To the contrary, beating the queue at the post office or DMV can be a highly regarded accomplishment! Most of us can recall our childhood and the first kid on the block to get those trendy new pair of kicks or the hottest toy of the season. To that end, Jack Taylor is definitely a man who enjoys being at the forefront of what’s available in the world of motor vehicles, both on land and at sea. An auto dealership owner by day, Taylor’s relationship with Bluewater Yacht Sales and specifically salesman Jud Black, has spanned nearly a quarter century and has encompassed a handful of boats from both the Viking and Regulator brands, among others. Throughout that time Taylor has been near the top of the waiting list for several new models, including his 1990 Viking 43, the all-new Viking 55 in 1997 and the Viking 61C in 1999. In addition to this impressive sequence of Viking yachts, Taylor has more recently worked his way up the Regulator line-up, purchasing a 23, 26 and most recently, a 34 equipped with twin Yamaha 350s. Now he has once again stepped forward as one of the first customers to plunk down a deposit on Regulator’s newest and biggest build to date: their recently announced 41 footer. “To his credit, Mr. Taylor told us when he bought his 34, that if Regulator were to build a bigger boat, he would be first in line to get his hands on it,” recounts Jud Black. Regulator management was obviously listening and even approached Mr. Taylor for input on the new design, sending several engineers to pay him a visit and get feedback on exactly how he uses his current Regulator, as well as other large center consoles he has owned. Taylor wouldn’t tell you that he had a hand in designing the all-new 41, but he is EARLY BIRD In addition to the company’s Regulator University event and dealership meetings, Regulator honors the top performing dealerships and salesmen throughout their territories with annual sales recognition. Bluewater Yacht Sales again received the highest level of sales achievement from Regulator Marine for the 2014 fiscal year: the Platinum Sales Achievement Award. Regulator’s Joan Maxwell embellishes on details of Bluewater’s eligibility and receipt of the Platinum Dealer Award in saying, “Bluewater consistently ranks highly in sales figures and awards. They are one of our best dealers and have always been so ethical in the way they do business. Bluewater is truly a pleasure to work with.” Maxwell continued by saying that the Bluewater merger with Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales in the of Fall of 2012 was handled quite capably and the management transition to working closely with President Jan Boone was seamless. Maxwell also complimented several of the long-time Bluewater staff and partners including Chris Hall, Earle Hall and Jud Black for their around-the-clock availability to answer questions and quickly provide open and honest feedback. The entire Bluewater team from Baltimore to Wrightsville Beach, is thrilled and honored to again be recognized by Regulator as a Platinum Dealer and we greatly look forward to what the future holds for this continued relationship! Tim Ford from Regulator, Sheryl Jaros and Jan Boone from Bluewater and Regulator’s Joan Maxwell BLUEWATER RECEIVES PLATINUM DEALER STATUS FROM REGULATOR Taylor enjoying his current Regulator 34, Mulligan MEET THE FIRST OF THE FLOCK QUEUED UP TO RECEIVE THE ALL NEW REGULATOR 41 34 BLUEWATER