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Three Tips for Building the Perfect New Yacht
STARTING FROM SCRATCH A relatively small minority of people gain the means and opportunity to begin a new boat build with a world-class yacht builder each year. As such, it’s no surprise that for an unprepared buyer, the process can be rife with challenges and...
Brokerage Volumes and Values Increase for July
Growth in sales volume as well as value increased over July 2014 to help close out the peak of boat selling season strong. YachtWorld and partner SoldBoats.com reports a 2% increase in sales volume with an impressive $35 million increase in sales value over last year....
Blossoming History of the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
In 2003 the billfish tournament scene was experiencing record participation and massive prize payouts. And yet for some reason Virginia Beach continued to be overlooked. Local car dealer, tournament sponsor and Bluewater customer Charles Barker found it frustrating,...
Sea I Sea and their Viking 66 Win the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
In a field of 56 teams, with over $467,000 in cash awards up for grabs, the 32nd Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament proved to be chock full of excitement and action. Our good friends and Bluewater customers aboard Sea I Sea found their niche on day 3, releasing...
New Regulator 41 Put Through Her Paces
We had a great time at this year's Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament and with the all-new Regulator 41 which was on-site the whole week being tested by several journalists and news publications along with our Bluewater team and several customers & friends. With 4...
Fancy a Princess or Two
Initiating an affinity for boating along the winding shorelines of Lake of the Ozarks over twenty years ago, Kathy and Erich Hahn’s first boat was a sporty 25’ Checkmate cuddy cabin. Since that somewhat modest beginning, they’ve moved through various brands of sport...
Making Haste on the Water with a Regulator
Your diligence and attention to detail is what made this a very easy purchase for us. We are so happy and feel so lucky to have had this boat fall into our lap. Thank you again very much.
Triple Yamaha Regulator Finds Home in Virginia Beach
Welcoming the Schneider family to our family with the delivery of their new Regulator 34, Sea-U-Lator. Equipped with triple Yamaha 300's, this blue-hulled beauty is sure to leave other boats in her wake! Thanks to Chris Hall Jr. for sharing.
Upgrading the Potomac River Company’s Fleet One Piece at a Time
Let's jump right in, the Potomac River Company’s passenger fleet may lack the fit and finish of many of the yachts Bluewater regularly services, but they’re not without their unique charm—as well as technical challenges. For several years now, the Bluewater Yacht Yard...
Best June Boat Sales Reported in Eight Years
In a report released by YachtWorld and Dominion Enterprises, June 2015 boat sales were the best of any June month since 2007 with 3,649 boats sold. Sales of both sportfish and outboard powered boats increased by 10% over June 2014, reporting a total value in sales of...
Jarrett Bay Flips Their Biggest Build to Date
With 4 custom builds in progress, there is no shortage of excitement around Jarrett Bay Boatworks as they work on hulls ranging from 46 to 90 feet, the latter being their biggest build to date. Hull 62, code named Project Ireland, is without question one of the most...
Bluewater Celebrates 30 Years of Teamwork with Viking Yachts
In 1984 Dick Pond bought a new 46’ Viking Convertible from a dealer in Virginia Beach. The dealership however, had no facilities or means to provide service, so Pond took his new Peanut Patch to Bluewater Yacht Sales in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 1968 by Chris...
Career Sailors Extend Their Cruising Resume in Sabre’s Downeast Style
Like any other vehicle, it could be said that a yacht’s primary purpose is to get its occupants from point A to point B. However for anyone who has spent time cruising or sailing, they’ve likely discovered that it’s not so much about the destination at times, as it is...
Several Bluewater Customers Win at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
One of the biggest marlin tournaments in the world, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, just concluded its 57th year and has proudly donated over $3.3 million to charities in its history. Bluewater Yacht Sales is very proud to be a supporter of this esteemed...
Inspiration Strikes
Winning one of the Biggest Marlin Tournaments in the World is a Hometown, Family Affair for the Wagners Inspiration and her crew aboard this 55’ Jarrett Bay are no stranger to the winner’s circle, especially at their hometown event, the Big Rock Blue Marlin...
Jarrett Bay’s Mama Who Running Before Big Rock
Formally known as Blank Check, the Jarrett Bay Boatworks 77 recently splashed with a freshened interior and the name Mama Who. Check out this great running footage of her before the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament!
Taking the Lead on a Viking Yacht at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
The first hour of the first day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament was more eventful than anyone had anticipated. Angler and Bluewater principal Earle Hall aboard the Viking 62 Convertible demo captained by Viking’s Brian Komer hooked a fish less than 20 minutes...
Bluewater Yacht Sales Releases the Latest Issue of OnBoard Magazine
We are proud to present you with the latest issue of the OnBoard magazine, which weaves together the many great stories from our customers, friends, special events, service partners, affiliates and industry partners. The past year was chock full of milestones for our...
Chesapeake Bay Magazine Recognizes Bluewater in the Best of the Bay 2015
A big thank you to all who voted for our Bluewater Yachting Center and Bluewater Yacht Yards in Hampton in the Chesapeake Bay Magazine Best of the Bay 2015! Bluewater was recognized in the following categories: Best Fuel Dock, Best Engine Work, Best General Repairs...
Staying Connected: Transaction Turned Friendship
Was good to see you again this past weekend at Bluewater’s annual boat expo. The family and I really enjoyed browsing your inventory so thanks for allowing us to do so.
Above and Beyond is How We Roll
He helped me in every way imaginable to make my buying experience with your company outstanding. He had nothing but good things to say about your company and was above and beyond helpful.
Making an Easy Sale of a Cruisers 35
Scott, we want to thank you for the great work you have done making this sale a quick and easy process. It happened a lot quicker than either Gail or I thought!
Building Relationships from Maryland to Florida
I would like to start by thanking Scott for all his hard work and up most salesmanship. I would recommend Scott for all of my boating and brokerage needs. Bluewater Yacht Sales went above and beyond all of my expectations.
Viking 62 Dances for Yachting Magazine
Check out this nice teaser drone video of Yachting Magazine aboard the Viking 62 Convertible during their test for an upcoming feature. We are anxiously awaiting the delivery of our new 62 this May! Check out the Viking 62C
All-new Regulator 41 Splashing this Summer
Regulator Announces New 41' Center Console Available with Triple or Quad Yamaha F350 V8s The Miami International Boat Show was the site for Regulator's official public release of the all-new 41 and they also began taking orders for this newest model set to splash...
Wanchese Showroom Full of Boats
Our showroom in Wanchese is slapped full of boats for the winter including a 2015 Regulator 25!
Example of Greatness from our Hampton Office
I feel very fortunate to have had Mark as the Sales Associate representing the sale of this vessel. He made an extremely positive impression the very first time I met him – before I even had interest in the boat.
Taking Delivery of a New Regulator
Thanks to Bluewater sales professional Bob Hoste, Matthew says he is now living the dream and gives a huge thanks from the Roper Family to Bob and Bluewater Yacht Sales!
Sold! Viking 61 – Noel
SOLD: 61' Viking - Noel Congratulations to her new owners and Bluewater sales professional Jud Black!
U.S. Brokerage Sales Rise in December
In a report released by Trade Only Today summarizing the final sales results for brokerage boats in the United States throughout 2014, December was the only month that showed an increase of sales over corresponding months in 2013 - up by 6%. However, total brokerage...