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Getting Pre-Qualified For Your Boat Purchase
What to Expect When Seeking Pre-Approval Just as you would get pre-qualified before shopping for a new home, it is best to be prepared with a budget before you fall in love with a boat that may be out of reach. Boats are considered a discretionary purchase...
Dreams into a Reality
Dave turned our dream into a reality. He navigated us through the entire process of selling our previous boat and finding us the exact Regulator that we dreamed of, at a very attractive price. He is a man of his word and truly a great American. Our family is grateful...
Top Reasons to Document Your Vessel
When going into the purchase of a vessel, we are commonly asked whether or not you should Document with the U.S. Coast Guard. In some situations the decision is based off of the preferences of the buyer, but in other situations it is required to proceed with the...
Truly a Friend
I have known Danny meadows for almost 20 years now. When I first met him, he helped me put together electronic and rail packages on boats. As the years went by, I started to realize that his knowledge of the boating world went way beyond those items. He has been my...
Regulator 31
If you are looking to buy a Regulator then Big Dave is your sales rep! Dave keeps in touch long after you take delivery of your new boat. I have owned more than 20 boats and my new 31' Regulator is by far the best boat I have ever owned. People are in "awe" where ever...
Tiara Open
Just wanted to take a minute and thank you for successfully selling my Tiara. As we know the situation was extremely difficult to deal with up until yesterday even after closing. Thanks for your diligence and I look forward to dealing with you again in the...
C-Escape
Danny, I wanted to take a minute and let you know that you handled our sell and purchase like a champ! Everyone told me I was crazy for wanting as much as I did for our 48 Ocean. You were the first one to actually sit down listen to all the upgrades ask for numbers...
Reliant
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your personal attention, sound advice and determined effort to market, show and organize the sale of my beloved Hunter 37c sailing yacht. I came to you with a challenge, to sell for best dollar, a yacht whose value is far...
Queen B
I wanted to send this note to you and thank you for helping us to acquire our Boat.. which we shall now call...The Queen B. Not just anyone would ride three hours with us to Wanchese to check this bad girl out, but you did! And we truly enjoyed your...
A Truly All-Inclusive Level of Broker Service
I am writing to share the great level of professionalism and service exhibited by Bluewater Yacht Sales broker Peter Morse in my boat buying experience. Peter went well above and beyond the normal role I would have expected of a broker to make the overall...
What You Need to Know About Valhalla Boatworks
On February 1st, 2019, Viking Yachts CEO Pat Healey announced the creation of a new company called Valhalla Boatworks. The mission of this company is to take the signature Viking quality that has been seen in their sportfishing and motor yachts and...
2019 Regulator 28
We recently worked with Vera and her finance team at Bluewater on the trade-in of our old boat and the delivery of our new Regulator 28. Vera was very efficient in handling all of our paperwork on the two deals and delivered on every promise. She offered...
Knowledgeable and Accommodating
Matt was most knowledgeable and accommodating before and after the sale...Matt answers inquires instantly and addresses issues like a concerned friend. -Charlie
5 Tips for Selling Your Boat
Are you considering selling your boat? Whether you sell with a broker or sell privately, there are several things you should consider before putting up the “For Sale” sign. The last thing you want to do is place your boat on the market prematurely and have...
True Professional
Roger Mooney is one of the most professional sales people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He sold a recent boat of ours and at the same time was on the hunt for the upgrade that we were looking for. All this came together without a problem. We highly...
A Learning Experience
It was a pleasure working with Daryl. I feel he has gone (and still does) go way beyond his scope of work to get the job done. I have learned so much information regarding my new purchase. He has educated me throughout this process and I couldn’t be more thankful. He...
Introducing the Regulator 26XO
Are you looking for a center console that can take you anywhere? A boat that is practical for the family, but equipped for serious fishing? A boat that is nimble enough to navigate the flats, but robust enough to venture offshore? This boat does not...
Gained Our Trust
You did gain our trust very quickly and, I beleave, for very good reason. You were any thing but high pressure and you were totally concerned about working with us to fulfill what we wanted to accomplish. I am confident that attitude will continue to serve...
Well Needed Levity
You were there for us the whole way, and gave the process some well needed levity. Grateful for your service and professionalism. -Mike
A True Professional
Wanted to reach out to you and thank you for all of your hard work in helping Deb and me achieve are dream of owning a sailboat. You have been a total professional in dealing with first time sailboat owners. This was demonstrated by your patience and...
Stress-Free Experience
Wanted to reach out to you and thank you for all of your hard work in helping Deb and me achieve are dream of owning a sailboat. You have been a total professional in dealing with first time sailboat owners. This was demonstrated by your patience and...
Never Impatient
I really appreciate the help you provided me last Spring and Summer during my boat buying process. I believe your recent liveaboard experience better prepared you to help someone like me ... especially since Knot Working was my first purchase. I lost count...
Perfectly Satisfied
I enjoyed working with you and appreciated your knowledge as well as your interest in making sure I was perfectly satisfied with the new boat. I also appreciate your guidance going forward as you were very helpful in getting me in touch with the right...
My Broker
Deanna Sansbury is an outstanding yacht broker and so much more. She did everything we could have asked for from start to finish to help us land precisely the right boat for our wish list at the right price. Deanna is a true pro with deep knowledge of the...
She Genuinely Cares
Deanna Sansbury is an outstanding yacht broker and so much more. She did everything we could have asked for from start to finish to help us land precisely the right boat for our wish list at the right price. Deanna is a true pro with deep knowledge of the...
A Great Experience
Deanna I wanted to let you know that you made buying a sailboat a great experience. Your patience and willingness to help with every detail made it possible for us to make the right decisions. You helped every step of the way from looking at different...
You Came Through
It was great working with you. The process I felt went smoothly. You helped me dial in what I was looking for by showing me a variety of boats at first. From that I was better able to make an informed decision that suited my needs and wants. I was hoping...
Ready for the Challenge
"My wife and I came to Deanna after a 20-year departure from sailing and never having owned a boat personally. In other words, we were completely novices. She greeted this challenge with honest advice, incredible patience, and good humor. Deanna guided us...
First Time Boat Buyers
My wife and I have been lifelong sailors but were first time boat buyers. Troy made the process exceptionally simple and straightforward. He was always attentive and responsive, and guided us through the purchase process with no hassle or pressure. Even through...
Attention to Detail
We are in the process of purchasing a Regulator 28 through Jimmy Dean and Blue Water Yacht Sales. Jimmy has shown an amazing amount of patience as we have had to navigate through the trade-in of our current boat and make the selections for our new boat. He...