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Why You Need a Listing Agent
In today’s world of always-on social media and the internet, it is easy to feel like an expert after watching a YouTube video and surveying some friends. The online world has a sea of tools to sell just about anything, but how do you truly protect your interests and...
VIMS Demonstrates the Importance of Proper Fish Handling
#CONSERVATION By: Austin Coit Environmentalism is trending, and fisheries conservation has proven no exception. If you’ve posted a photo of a billfish out of the water in the past two years, chances are, someone was quick to reprimand you for doing so. The millions...
Albemarle: Hard-core Fishing with Upgraded Amenities
Albemarle Boats recently hosted Bluewater team members for a thorough tour of their main production facility located in Edenton, North Carolina. Bluewater Sales Professional Scott MacDonald provided us with some first-hand accounts of their operation. “The factory is...
22 Cruising Destinations For Your Mid-Atlantic Bucket List
EXPLORING THE CHESAPEAKE This article was excerpted from the Waterway Guide Chesapeake Bay 2017 edition. Thanks to our friends at Waterway Guide for their partnership in promoting safe boating and adventures in yachting. The Chesapeake Bay is an immense, delightful...
Why You Need a Buying Advocate
With so much data available on the internet today, you might be asking yourself; Do I really need help buying a boat? The answer is a resounding yes. Purchasing a boat is an exciting venture, but often it comes with surprises or red tape that could quickly take the...
A Glimpse Into Princess Yachts’ Perfectionism
PRISTINE PRECISION Building a large yacht could be compared to constructing an elaborate dream home. Whether custom designed or building from a model, there’s a grand plan made up of thousands of little details that are carried out by an army of contributors. Just as...
4 Major Boat Shows to Visit on the East Coast
NAVIGATING THE EAST COAST'S BIGGEST BOAT SHOWS By: Corey Schuerman Aboat show is arguably the most fun shopping experience that you will ever have. With nice weather, it is hard not to grab a cold beverage and get lost in a dream world while walking the docks. Whether...
An Olde Hatt Doing New Tricks
Dear Mrs. Boone (Jan): Now that the summer has started to wane, I wanted to send you this very heartfelt note regarding our professional experience dealing with Bluewater and especially our broker, Scott MacDonald. My husband got thru a very nasty cancer...
The Best Service for Buying and Selling
Just a quick note of Hank Sibley's representation of buying my boat for me last year and selling it for me this year. Hank's professionalism, knowledge, communication skills and execution as both buyer and a seller are the best I've come across in years!...
Get to Know Albemarle, the Carolina Classic
LIVING THE LIFESTYLE Pop quiz. What’s the most important trait in selecting a mid-sized offshore fishing boat? A) Proven seakeeping ability, B) Loads of experience, or C) Personal support? Well, if you’re a D) All of the above kind of guy, then Albemarle is the brand...
Boat Parents: Sabre Yachts’ Unique Twist on Quality Assurance
Known for their exceptional quality and in-house craftsmanship, it’s no surprise that the production of every Sabre yacht is closely vetted by the company’s workforce of specialists. However, you may be interested to learn that Sabre’s extensive Quality Assurance...
Hampton Couple Move Up to a Back Cove Yacht
DOWNEAST CHARM As a teenager, competitive sailor Greg Lawson went head-to-head with Bluewater’s Chris Hall Sr. in local races, leading to a friendship that would last a lifetime. “We purchased our first boat through Chris in the seventies, a Ranger 22,. Then I went...
Grander Demonstrates “Truly Custom” Boat Building
CLOAK & DAGGER Resembling a personal assault vehicle which Hollywood might conjure up for the next 007 or Dark Knight release, Grander looks like a boat designed only to move under the cover of darkness... She’s lean, dark, metallic, cool and calculating—quite a...
Working a Quick Sale on a Back Cove 33
Bluewater Sales Professional Scott James with the expert assistance of Megan Hodnett went above and beyond to get Richard Raymo's Back Cove 33 sold even with some hiccups in paperwork and hull ID reporting. Megan [Hodnett], Thank you for all your help, you...
The Davis Family Comes Full Circle with the Viking 37 Billfish
A BOATING LIFE CYCLE To hear Stephen Davis tell it, “We’re just a bunch of inland bubbas that got good at fishing.” But his boating story runs oh so much deeper than that. An accomplished engineering professional who has owned many custom sportfish yachts over the...
Long-time Bluewater Customer Jumps Back In with a New Regulator
KRUSEN WITH BLUEWATER Trolling offshore catching billfish on his new Regulator 34SS, Krusen, is how Bill Kruse plans to get away for a little rest and relaxation. Excited to get back on the water after a few years not owning a boat, Bill worked with salesman Jud Black...
Locating and Delivering the Perfect Boat
I wanted to let you know how thoroughly pleased I am with Bill Berger’s assistance in the purchase of my new 2002 Grady White 330 Express. As I am sure you are aware, the process of locating the right vessel then vetting, and closing on the purchase of a...
Kaleb Richardson’s Journey to 500 Releases
ONE BY ONE Story & Photos by Austin Coit A young boy playing in the baitwell of his grandfather’s 35’ sportfisher. A long family heritage of fishermen. A father’s passion for catching billfish. A 58’ Jarrett Bay. All this: ingredients for the Richardson family’s...
Achieving Way Beyond a Buyer’s Expectations
We recently purchased a yacht through Bluewater Yacht Sales and were thrilled with the service we received from Johnny Hicks. His insight and willingness to help far exceeded our expectations. He was friendly and honest, and always available to help - by...
Viking Yachts Reinvisions the Motoryacht Horizon
Emerging Markets When Viking and the Healey family pursue a goal, they do it with true gusto and tenacity. Anyone fortunate enough to spend time around Viking Yachts President Pat Healey will instantly recognize his intense ambition and enthusiasm. This passionate...
Jupiter Marine Offers Impressive Options & Quality
CENTERED ON CUSTOM Many production boat builders restrain customers to a set of options and possibilities when building a new boat. Then there are dozens of custom boat builders who would happily build a 19’ skiff or a 90’ sportfish to the exact specifications and...
Viking Yachts Winning Legacy at The Big Rock
Viking Boats Place in Top 3 in Three Consecutive Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournaments Viking Yachts lays claim to leading the industry in production luxury sportfishing yachts and refined express fishing boats. With an impressive history...
Jarrett Bay 90, Project Ireland, Nearing Completion
What’s the most impressive part of a 90’ custom sportfish project with no expense spared to build it with cutting edge technologies and the highest-end appointments? Well, everything—but that might be about all we can tell you right now. That’s because the Jarrett Bay...
Soldiers Enjoy a Day of Offshore Fishing Aboard Viking 76
SALT AND LIGHT It isn’t every day that most Americans get to cruise offshore, fish the Gulf Stream, and bring home their catch to throw on the grill, but having the freedom to do so is truly priceless. John and Susan Stevenson, owners of Accordingly IV (Viking 76 out...
Sea I Sea Shakes Down their new Viking 72
FAMILY MATTERS In the rarified air of competitive sport fishing nothing trumps preparation. Stocking freezers, rigging bait, meal planning, getting dialed in on the fish movements—all are relatively last-minute flourishes—the exciting part where it all finally comes...
Legacy Bluewater Customers Build their Dream
SABRE TIME A change of pace for Steve and Dee Olinger, their new Sabre 48 is named DeltaV (literally meaning a change in velocity). Representing much more than the speed boost from life-long sailors to 30+ knot power cruisers, she is a tribute to a difference in...
Mid-Atlantic Tournaments Offer Up World-Class Marlin Fishing
MARLIN ON THE HOMEFRONT by Dave Ferrell While more and more sportfishers are heading off for billfish hotspots in the far flung reaches of the globe, the spectacular billfishing occurring each summer on the Mid-Atlantic Coast has a lot of boats coming back home for...
A Relationship Built on Boating Near the Nation’s Capital
Roughly ten years ago, a group of friends decided to rent a boat one summer weekend and enjoy the sights along the Potomac River. That’s when Dave Rost, a 12-year Army Veteran, met his wife-to-be, Dana. The two subsequently spent evenings and weekends together boating...
The State of the Yacht Market in 2017
FROM THE HELM Despite your party affiliation, one thing is clear—our country turned the page and began writing a new chapter in 2017. If you’ve walked a boat show since the presidential election, you were likely swamped by the positive energy on the docks. Marine...
Viking 93 Motoryacht Puts the Market on Notice
Viking is no stranger to motoryacht design and production - they've been doing it for most of their half-century of existence. After debuting the 75 Motoryacht a little over 2 years ago at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Viking Yachts has been incredibly...