News & Lifestyle
Search Our Blog
Attentive and Thorough
My wife and I met Matthew at the 2017 Annapolis Boat Show aboard a Cruisers Yachts motor yacht. It was our first contact with him. As any good salesperson would do, he introduced himself to us and asked what we thought of the boat. As we talked a while, he inquired as...
A Special Relationship
Right from the start he provided all info and questions which led to myself, wife and son flying down to Hubert, NC, home of Winter Custom Yachts, for a sea trial. All concerns brought up during the seatrial and survey were handled and Daryl worked closely with the...
33T Contender
I wanted to drop you an email and tell you how much I appreciated Danny Meadows selling my 33T Contender. We talked on the phone and sent it to market and it was sold in three weeks. Nice, smooth transaction. I appreciate his knowledge of all boats big and small and...
A True Closer
I just signed the papers today for a new Regulator 28. I have been tormenting Dave since last June and have been hot and cold. It’s a big purchase and I am very analytical sometimes so much so it’s not good for my health (haha). I just wanted to tell you Dave Black...
What a whirlwind this has been!
What a whirlwind this has been! I’m sure you deal with it every day, but we don’t, and we’re so grateful to have had you help us through this process-through a birthday, snowstorms, and interminable amounts of paperwork...! Your professionalism, good humor, and...
Free Hull Color for Your New Legendary Ride
Regulator is kicking off 2019 with free hull color gelcoat on any new Regulator from our inventory (excluding white hulls) or by ordering any new Regulator now through April 30th! This great promotion is also timed perfectly with Yamaha’s Say Yes to Reliability Sales...
Above and Beyond
Daryl went above and beyond in every aspect to make sure the sale went as smoothly as possible for both parties. Cannot say enough about his effort and attention to every detail throughout the process to get the deal done! We appreciate what Daryl and the rest of the...
2014 Leapord 39
We began looking for a leopard 39 at the Miami boat show in 2018. several brokers offered to help (mass emails or sometimes early listings but never a personal touch). we looked at Rapid Anne in June and Deanna followed up with the first of many phone...
Wonderful Experience
Daryl was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, a great communicator, and really moved the process along. In addition to being helpful, he has a vast knowledge of the boats and how to get the deal done. When we entered into the P/S, I asked him to do it in...
A Refreshing Approach
Jim took an approach that was very refreshing as a buyer. He put service first in the sales cycle. He made sure that the used vessel that I was interested in was up to par from a service perspective and it was going to be the right boat to buy! He was willing to...
Viking Announces Additions to their 2019 Lineup
In their mission of building a better boat everyday, Viking Yachts has announced three additions to their inventory: the 38 Billfish, 46 Billfish and 38 Open. The renderings of these three models all resemble the classic Viking style, but will be crafted with their...
Cheers to 50 Years and Happy Holidays from the Bluewater team!
[embedyt]https://youtu.be/XZignQkyx1A?autoplay=1[/embedyt] Celebrating a half-century of success in yacht sales & service in the Mid-Atlantic is not something we take lightly. We are deeply grateful for every single customer and lifelong friend we have...
Great Customer Service
The Dream Maker soon to be Just Got More Reel, made it to her new home after 9.5 hours on the high seas. Thank you Scott James with Bluewater Yachts for your great customer service.
Finding the Dream Boat
Dear Troy: Thank you very much for helping me get into my dream boat. We had a multi-state transaction complicated by hurricanes, schedules and various other logistical challenges. Your hard work is what made the deal happen. Best of luck to you and your team...
Unsurpassed Service and Expertise for New Regulator 23 Owners
Matt and Vera, I am writing this note to express my thoughts on our recent 2019 23 Regulator purchase. As you know we have been looking at this boat for several years. After meeting you folks at Annapolis Boat Show, we were finally able to get together to...
Smooth Sailing in the Sales Process
Wanted to send a quick note: THANK YOU for partnering with me on the sale of our boat. It was smooth sailing on this process and I am looking forward to working together again in the next few weeks.
A Design Revolution for Princess Begins with the New R35
A Collaboration between Princess Yachts, Pininfarina and BAR Technologies helped birth the all-new R35 Pininfarina is a world-renowned Italian design studio with over 85 years of heritage, penning some of the most iconic and breathtaking luxury sports cars for...
Is Paying Cash Costing You More?
Why Financing May Be A Better Decision Are you considering paying cash for your next boat purchase? If so, it might be time to reconsider. We have all been trained to believe that financing large purchases ends up costing more money in the long run than if...
Arm Your Crew with Life-Saving Knowledge & Equipment
We are excited to partner with D-Dey Response Group to offer the most up-to-date cutting edge maritime emergency medical training available! This full-day course will train and prepare boat owners, families, captains and crew to handle medical emergencies...
5 Reasons for Sabre Yachts’ Excellent Resale Value
Some fortunate yacht owners enjoy frequently trading for a new boat, while others buy and hold. Despite what camp you’re in, the biggest questions marking either journey come when it is time to list your boat for sale. “Will I get near my asking price? How...
Exceptional Service for Longtime Bluewater Customers
Geoffrey and Mary Bloom have been longtime customers of ours, having received their first Bluewater purchase back in 2002 - a Viking 61 Enclosed Bridge. Over the years they have moved up and up with us, expanding to a 68 and more recently a...
How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts?
by Capt. Dave Lear Exceptional offshore fishing boats are not a fluke. They are the culmination of exact calculations, computer-assisted design and a well-executed manufacturing process. Each one is conceived to fill a niche in a product line because of size or style....
Celebrating Pirate’s Cove Victories for Bluewater Friends
Congratulations to the Builder's Choice team for their incredible 911.1 lb blue marlin and first place finish at the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament! This team aboard their Jarrett Bay 64 has been on point all tournament season and this is definitely the...
5 steps for Maintaining a Healthy Marine Diesel Fuel System
All the horsepower and advanced features available in modern yachts can be rendered useless if your diesel fuel is tainted and your engines run poorly as a result. Although diesel engines and their fuel systems are built to be robust workhorses, operational flaws can...
High Tech Tools & Data Develop Each New Princess Yacht
Big Data. Computational Algorithms. Machine Learning. To many of us, these may be meaningless buzzwords of the computer age. But for modern naval architects, these are quickly advancing fields of research that are helping to redefine the next generations...
Why Albemarle Stands Alone Building Small Inboard Express Boats
Bridging The Gap It used to be that you could easily find a simple, inboard-powered fishing boat starting at 24 feet on up. Those days are long gone. Unless you’ve been boating under a rock, you know everyone and their uncle have been hanging more and more outboards...
Bluewater Keeps You Boating
Dear Chris, I am writing to thank you for running such a fine, customer oriented business and to thank Earle for his efforts in resolving the problems I had with Cummins and the 2016 Sabre. Earle runs a high-quality service yard and I would still be in a mess without...
Two Marine Emergency Kits That May Save Your Life
by Jason Pim The low light of Spring Break '91 was Dad and I being airlifted from our boat trip to the hospital. Our injuries weren't life threatening, but serious. It took quite a concert of first responders to get us to the nearest marina. From there we...
Examining Back Cove’s Single Engine Success
The Most Boat for Your Buck When a boater is ready to fulfill their cruising ambitions, there is no shortage of options available on the market to satisfy that itch. Downeast style sedan bridge layouts remain a popular choice due to their classic looks, refined...
How Viking Yachts Continually Improves to Dominate the Sportfish Market
by Magnus Thiersmann With 54 years of boat building in their wake, there is no argument that Viking Yachts is a major industry player, if not the single most influential sportfish builder in the world. In addition to a strong dealership network (in which Bluewater can...