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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...
Remarkable Accomplishments by Junior Angler William Farrior
A Decade-Long Billfishing Career Wrought with Awards and Tournament Success William Farrior fished his first Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament at the age of 6 with his dad Bill. At age 7 he caught his first billfish and by age 9 was awarded First Place...
Regulator Marine Unveils the Latest Options for 2019
The biggest news for Regulator's upcoming 2019 models is the redesign of the Regulator 41 plus new engine options that include Yamaha's impressive new 425hp XTO outboard. Other fleet upgrades include power upgrades for the Regulator 23 and 25...
Bluewater Customers Take Leaderboard at Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Big Rock Tournament Wins for Fender Bender and Carterican Congratulations to our friends aboard the Jarrett Bay 55, Fender Bender who shook up the leaderboard after lines out was called on the final day of fishing The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament with a...
One Man’s Lofty Goals Fuel the Development of the Most Advanced Sportfish Ever Built
Story by Jason Pim Photos by Scott Kerrigan, Pepper Ailor & Scott Taylor It never fails. As soon as people see a photo of a boat like Jaruco on social media or in a brochure, the pricing questions pour in, “How much?” For a truly custom boat builder like Jarrett...
The Best Brokerage Experience Ever
I wanted to let you know how impressed I was with Bluewater. I have bought and sold 6 Sportfishing boats over the last 30 years. The recent sale of my 46 Hatteras was the best brokerage experience I have ever had. Harry Barritt was wonderful. He kept me informed the...
Chuggin’ Along on Lake Sinclair
Tuggy is chuggin' along on Lake Sinclair. We've put about 20 hours on her with no issues. Thanks for the HONEST assessment of the boat, you were spot on. Just wanted to say thanks again. Tim O'Bannon 1986 Shamrock 20
Bluewater Navigates Fifty Years of Success
Bluewater Legacy by Deirdre Bell Loftin From a backyard sailboat operation to a driving force in the cruising and sportfishing worlds, Bluewater Yacht Sales has both shaped the industry and bowed to the winds of change. And it only took 438,000 hours to get here! The...
Back Cove Answers Demand with a New Outboard Powered 34
Back Cove Yachts Announces the new 34O with twin Yamaha Outboards Back Cove reveals their entry into the outboard cruising segment with the all-new 34O, where the "O" stands for Outboard. Hull 1 is currently in production at the company's...
Jarrett Bay 32 Center Console Heads to Florida
A LONG HAUL Recently Sold Boat Sprints from North Carolina to Florida Over the years we have seen countless boaters overjoyed to take their new boats out for their maiden voyages. We don’t, however, see many people make their first trip a 900-mile solo run down...
Non-Profits Organize Offshore Fishing Trips for Armed Service Personnel
SERVING Those Who Serve Many an angler would agree that fishing can be good for the soul, and thankfully, there are several organizations leveraging that knowledge to help U.S. service men and women unwind, connect and rehabilitate. These organized excursions often...
First Impressions of the Jupiter 43 SF
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: JUPITER 43 SF With 4 Hulls Already Sold, Bluewater's Jud Black & Bob Hoste Explain this New Model's Instant Success In response to heavy demand for their largest models and a surging “mega” center console market, Jupiter Marine has launched...
Going the Extra Mile
It’s hard to believe our Regulator is now in the water and ready to go. As you know my wife and I had a boat for ten years that was smaller and not the best choice for the uses we really wanted to use it for, fishing and running around the bay to different...
Recapping Bluewater’s 2017 Summer Cruise to St. Michaels
The Perfect Fit Like a great pair of jeans, once you find the perfect fit, you may never want to change. Bluewater found that fit in 2015 when they held their annual Summer Cruise at the St. Michaels Marina on Maryland’s Miles River. In the years since, our team and...
Hanging in There with an Upbeat Attitude
1994 Grand Banks 46 Classic - Cannoneer Jan, I’m not sure I should admit I’ve been doing this for 40 years! I’ve dealt with all types of brokers, going back to the “early days” when we felt we could take adversarial positions on behalf of our clients. Mark...
Taking Charge and Fixing All Issues
I just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am not only with the great Regulator 28 but additionally with the help of Matt. The boat had a few issues which are not uncommon in a new boat and the local Regulator dealer was not very accommodating. Matt took charge,...
Wow, What a Great Experience
1995 Ocean 48SS Convertible I recently purchased a used boat from one of your listing agents, Mr. Scott MacDonald. First and foremost, please know I had a downright awesome experience dealing with Scott. As a new client to Bluewater, please know I would 100% refer...
Bluewater Yacht Sales Reopens Virginia Beach Office
Company Announces New Location at Long Bay Pointe Marina After fifty years in the Hampton Roads area, Bluewater Yacht Sales will now also have a permanent location in Virginia Beach, VA at Long Bay Pointe Marina. This office will be the tenth for the...
The Making of Viking Brand Masters
The Viking Masters program provides team members with invaluable hands-on insight in to Viking’s production facilities and includes an open discussion forum where the Viking Sales Team receives feedback on their boats to help improve on their designs and innovations...
New Tax Law Means Substantial Savings Opportunities for Boat Buyers
Your Next New or Pre-Owned Boat Purchase Could be a Complete Tax Write Off! If you have, or are interested in, a boat-based business but have been on the fence about your next purchase, it’s time to quit procrastinating and find the next yacht for your operation. In...
Miami Yacht Show to Change Venues in 2019
Opening day of the 2018 Miami Yacht Show began with a big announcement that quickly rippled across the docks on Thursday morning. Bluewater partners Earle Hall & Randy Ramsey were among the first to hear the news: Co-organizers of the Miami Yacht Show (which include...
Nothing But Professional
*Pursuit OS 315 Stock Photo I recently purchased a pre-owned Pursuit OS 315 and John Painter was the broker. He was a pleasure to work with and nothing but professional. He represents your company well. Thanks, Duncan Matheson