OnBoard Magazine - Summer 2015

Lady Josephine: 99 passenger water taxi repowered with twin John Deere engines Commander Jacques: Sistership to Lady Josephine also repowered with John Deere engines Miss Sophie: Myriad of plumbing and electrical updates including roof top AC units, radar and navigation equipment Admiral Tilp: 49 passenger fiberglass double decker received new paint Matthew Hayes: 65’ steel riverboat received hull and topside repaint plus repowered with Twin Caterpillar C12 engines Miss Mallory: This single level, 65’ catamaran was extended to 70’ in length and given an additional upper deck while receiving a full repower and refit throughout If chugging from the Potomac down to Hampton sounds like a long way to go for a haulout, you’d be in awe at some of the far-flung ports-of-call Bluewater service customers have hailed from. The yards see regular work from both transient and planned service customers from Florida, New York and well beyond. “We’ve even had a boat come from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico— traveling on her own bottom through the Panama Canal just to get here,” says Bluewater partner and Jarrett Bay owner Randy Ramsey. That’s quite a testament to the privilege of receiving extended care from Outer Banks craftsmen! Even better, you don’t necessarily have to travel to North Carolina or Virginia to get help, as the service network and Bluewater’s warranty operations are committed to helping any way they feasibly can, wherever you are with your boat. “We’ve flown technicians to the Caribbean, Central America, all over, to help our customers maximize their time on the water,” Bluewater partner Earle Hall explains. President Jan Boone adds, “These service operations offer a distinct advantage to our customers and sales staff. It sets us apart from the competition.” Bluewater’s efforts to develop and deliver on this commitment to service is readily evident to anyone passing by any of their thriving yards. As they say, “the proof is in the pudding,” and on a daily basis vessels of all sizes are lining up to get hauled out at these well- regarded boat yards. BLUEWATER YACHT YARD Hampton, Virginia • Full Service up to 120’ • 100- and 50-ton Travel Lifts • 8 Acres of Exterior Service Area • 11,000 sq. ft. Climate Controlled Paint Facility • Multiple Interior Service Bays BLUEWATER OUTER BANKS YACHT YARD Wanchese, North Carolina • Full Service up to 80’ • 70-ton Marine Travel Lift • 12,750 sq. ft. Climate Controlled Paint Facility with 50’ Height Clearance • 12,000 sq. ft. Indoor Repair Facilities JARRETT BAY BOATWORKS Beaufort, North Carolina • Full Service up to 135’ • 220-, 75- and 50-ton Marine Travel Lifts • 175 Acre Marine Park with On-site Vendors • 137,000 sq. ft. of Indoor Facilities • Climate Controlled Paint Facility VIKING SERVICE CENTER Riviera Beach, FL • 150-ton Marine Travel Lift • 18,750 sq. ft. Indoor Repair Facility with 50’ Height Clearance • Multiple Service Bays YOUR SAFETY NET: THE BLUEWATER NETWORK 43 SUMMER 2015