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On the Other Side of the Pond at Princess Yachts
Our own Clark Sneed has hopped the pond to visit the Princess Yachts America production facility in the UK. Seen in this picture is Renee Rhodes with Kent and Judy Webb at the Princess Yachts International factory in Plymouth England.
Rock Hall Wagon Wheel in Chesapeake Bay
An amazing site to see in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay: the 2014 Rock Hall Wagon Wheel. Our own John McDevitt, and his boat called the Casbah, got tied up with over 50 other boats to a central hub featuring a music stage with live performers.
All-Winter Refit on a Viking 38 Pleases her Owner
We couldn’t be happier with boat. We are happy to know that we will have the support of Bluewater and their relationship with Viking to help keep our boat in first class shape while we own her.
Regulator 34: A Must See in OC
Bluewater Yacht Sales is now in Ocean City, Maryland! We are continuing to expand our reaches to better serve our territories and Bluewater families, while providing convenient office locations for our brokers and their clients. Our newest location has just opened at...
A Customer Ordered Back Cove 41 Delivered and Commissioned
We just took delivery of Hull #6 of the all-new Back Cove 41 at our Hampton facility where it will be commissioned before delivery to our customer. The Back Cove 41 is the company's newest and largest model to date. Hull #6 was ordered retail by our customer and...
Tested: Sabre 42 Salon Express
From a recent article out of Sea Magazine -a western United States based boating magazine- comes this in-depth look at the stunning Sabre 42 Salon Express. A couples boat with a penchant for performance The name of the yacht side-tied across the fairway — the one our...
Princess Yachts Sea Trial
Awesome perspective during a sea trial of a 2003 Princess 50' off the coast of Maryland.
Just Delivered: Regulator 28 and 23 at our Wrightsville Beach Office
Bluewater Yacht Sales' Wrightsville Beach office is now the home of two fresh deliveries from Regulator Marine, a new 28 and 23. Our Regulator 28 is equipped with twin Yamaha F300 engines with hydraulic tilt steering. She also features over six feet of headroom in the...
Back Cove Debuts Their New Flagship: The 41
Just reviewed on Boats.com, the all-new Back Cove 41. Back Cove 41: Downeast Style with Cruising Comforts At just eleven years old, Back Cove Yachts is a relative youngster in the marine industry. Yet in that short time, its models have been turning heads in ports...
Regulator 34 with Triple Yamaha 300’s Tested
Recently, I was at the Regulator factory on a Wednesday meeting a new boat customer, when I learned that the new triple engine 34 was about to go in the water for the Engineering and Management staff to learn all the ins and outs. I was offered the opportunity to sea...
43 Hardtop Express Raises the Roof on Custom Sportfish Design
Jarrett Bay Boatworks Delivers on a Tall Order Jarrett Bay Boatworks recently delivered custom hull # 53, a 43’ Hardtop Express headed to bring a little Carolina Flare® to the Northeast Canyons. After compiling an impressive boat ownership resume of production and...
Moving our stock Viking 62C from Beaufort to Wrightsville Beach
Moving our stock Viking 62C from Beaufort to Wrightsville Beach
New Members of our Bluewater Family Attending the Summer Cruise
Greg and I would like to applaud the professional manner in which Hank Sibley and Melissa Sheppard handled the recent sale and closing of our boat. Both demonstrated exceptional professionalism and attention to detail.
A Boy’s First Fish Aboard a Cabo 40
Vince Matassa and his grand son enjoying a beautiful day on the water aboard their new Cabo 40 from Bluewater Yacht Sales. His 2 year old grandson cranked in this Sea Robin almost to the end!
Join us for our 2014 Bluewater Summer Cruise
The Bluewater Summer Cruise is a casual weekend get-together and cruise from Bluewater Yachting Center to Somers Cove Marina and Tangier Island. Join us the weekend of July 17th through the 20th for food, family and camaraderie! Planned Events Include: Poolside dock...
Princess Yachts 65 “Endless Summer” Made New Again
The Hikel family are enjoying their beautiful 2006 Princess Yachts 65, appropriately named Endless Summer, after she recently spent some time in the capable and intuitive hands of Bluewater Yacht Yards technicians and engineers. During her stay at the Bluewater Yacht...
Longtime Bluewater Family Member Likes his Broker and his Viking Yachts
You were there for me whenever I really needed someone to count on down at Hampton, and I really appreciate all of the assistance and special attention that you gave me during the last 10 years.
Sun Setting on a Princess V52
Chuck Meyers on a “Quest” to Grow his Grand Banks Expertise
Chuck is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Grand Banks line of yachts. He was always pleasant and helpful, while being very professional. We will be pleased to pass on our good experience with Chuck to our other friends.
Bluewater Yacht Sales’ Summer Issue of OnBoard Magazine Now Available
It is with great pride that Bluewater Yacht Sales presents the Summer 2014 issue of OnBoard magazine. Not only does this issue mark a year and half into the successful merger of Bluewater and Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales, but more so, showcases the many people and groups...
Quick Prop, Shaft and Strut Repairs for Viking 66, Sandbob
The 2014 Viking 66 Convertible Sand Bob, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, became entangled in a 6” hawser about 40 miles offshore of Southport, North Carolina, on their way north to fish in the 56th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament. The crew dove under the...
Top Three Fire Hazards Lurking on Your Vessel
Checking it Thrice Mruphy's Law states anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and most of us would probably agree that the probability seems to quadruple when you own a boat. If anyone has seen it all, it’s insurance experts like Christi Insurance Executive Vice...
Sabre 54 Salon Express: Maine Tradition Redefinied
Boats.com recently reviewed Sabre's current flagship: the 54 Salon Express, which debuted at this year's Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. Every year at the Miami International Boat Show, top builders reinvent their lines in a kind of low-level arms race to grab the...
Building a New Grand Banks Yacht Requires a Dedicated Team
I would like to thank you not only for the time you spent with me the last two days but all the time it took to complete the build. I could not wait to get home last night to show Stacey the framed photo.
Bluewater Yacht Sales Expanding in Several Territories
Looking Ahead Over the years Bluewater Yacht Sales has enjoyed a strong presence throughout the Eastern seaboard, but to continue our growth trajectory, we are excited to announce we’re currently expanding our footprint in three separate territories. View this article...
Downeast Easy in the New Back Cove 37 Downeast
Whizzing by the sun drenched shoreline everyone aboard quickly agreed we had a winner on our hands. On this beautiful summer day in Belfast, Maine several Bluewater representatives had pushed off from the dock to help put hull #1 of the Back Cove Downeast 37 through...
Final Preparation on a Viking 42 Open
A 42 Open in final prep at the Viking factory for delivery to another excited Bluewater customer of salesman Jud Black.
Mammoth Proportions of the Viking 92
A handful of our Bluewater Team belittled by the imposing size of the new Viking 92C during a tour of the Viking Yachts factory to see the progress on the new Viking 75MY and 92C, while preparing to take delivery of a 62C and 42 Open.
Exciting Blue Marlin Fishing Aboard the 76 Viking, Accordingly IV
Great footage during the 34th Annual Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Memorial Day Tournament aboard the Accordingly IV, a Viking 76 Convertible captained by Peter Dubose. Benefiting the Swansboro, North Carolina Rotary Club, this Memorial weekend tournament sees plenty of...
Important Steps and Pointers for Selling Your Boat
HOW TO MARKET YOUR BOAT As the adage goes, “the two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it.” Although it may seem simple to swab the deck and stick a ‘For Sale’ sign on the bow, in reality there are many steps to...