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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...
First Glimpse of the Viking 92 Convertible
Viking's new flagship will debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and has a stunning profile in either the Convertible or Enclosed Bridge versions. Several motor yacht cues are seen aboard including dual mezzanine decks; one in the cockpit and the second...
Quick Relocation of a Viking 60C
Staff running the Viking 60C from our offices in Hampton, Virginia to Beaufort, North Carolina.
Time for Two Aboard a New Back Cove 34
A Virginia Couple Prepares for Married Life with a New Back Cove "Selecting a name for our new Back Cove 34 was a lot harder than we thought," says Kelly Mire and Alicia Carberry. "It took a lot of brainstorming, but finally Tilly Time just sort of popped out at the...
Bluewater Yachting Center Recognized in Best of the Bay 2014
Congratulations to our Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton, Virginia for being recognized in this year's Best of the Bay Survey for Best Boat Yard and Best Fuel Dock. We also tip our hats to the Surf Rider Restaurant Group for their recognition in the Best of the Bay...
Professional Representation of Grand Banks Yacht For Sale
You were professional throughout the long process. I was impressed with the way you handled the boat, and your suggestions on what to do with her were always thoughtful.
Prepped and Ready to Deliver: A Viking 42
Bill Fish, another new Viking prepped and ready for delivery to her owners in Wrightsville Beach by salesman Clark Sneed.
Jud Black Readying a New Regulator 34
Jud Black has the Fowlers rigged and ready with their brand new Regulator 34.
Satisfied New Owners of a 55′ Californian
I wanted to take the time to express the thanks and gratitude from me and my family for both the purchase of our new boat and the sale of our old one. We are very appreciative of your sales technique.
Grand Banks 36 Meets her New Owners
Salesman Chuck Meyers orchestrated the sale of the 36' Grand Banks, Quest and this great photo with the sellers: the Fentons and new owners: the Sebrings.
Something for Everyone
A Seasoned Sportfisherman Begins a New Chapter Aboard His Sabre 48 Literally dozens of boats have comprised Robert Bocchino’s resume of boat racing, cruising and fishing, including center consoles, cigarette boats, and several large sportfish convertibles. Always...
A Priceless Day for Young Anglers
The boys did all the reeling and gaffing on their first ever offshore trip. It was awesome watching the young guys learning to fish. Priceless day. Bob, thanks for your assistance on the purchase of our boat.
A 48’ Hatteras Caribbean Bound
Richard and Ann on their newly acquired 1994 48’ Hatteras, departing Baltimore for the Caribbean. Congratulations to Chuck Meyers for executing this sale.
Sabre Yachts Ships 3000th Hull
The very first Sabre Yacht, was a Sabre 28 sailboat appropriately named Patience. Sabre repurchased her from her original owners ten years ago. She is still in perfect condition but like any 40 year old boat she did need some attention to get her back to her Bristol...
Numbers Reveal First Quarter Boat Sales Hit Four-Year High
A story posted by Soundings Trade Only Today provides a glimpse of an improving marine sales market. The long winter undoubtedly impacted boat sales, but data reveal the strongest first quarter since at least 2010, with sales that slightly outpaced those in 2012, a...
Viking Yachts Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
Viking Yachts Celebrates Prestigious Milestone with Inaugural Key West Challenge Always ready to party, Key West is one of the handful of cities in the U.S. that inarguably never sleeps. Top that with its close proximity to world class sport fishing and its well...
A Hatteras Dominates the White Marlin Scene
Tim Cope and BYS Sales Rep Mark Connors airing out a serious amount of laundry from the Hatteras 54, JMC - 22 white marlin releases in all.
See Jack Ride: His Regulator 34
No stranger to boating or fishing, Jack Taylor has owned several boats built by Viking Yachts and Regulator Marine throughout his life. While the design and lengths of these boats have varied greatly, one thing has remained constant for him: his relationship with...
How to Make the Most of Your Boat’s Time Out of the Water
DOING HARD TIME The answer to why one goes through the expense and effort of owning a boat is generally summed up in the experiences that occur while it’s afloat. When you take the water out of the equation, some of the sparkle diminishes. Words like haul-out,...
Getting to Know the New Grand Banks Eastbay 50SX
Travelling to Grand Banks' Malaysian Production Line Unlike many boat builders in the Far East, Grand Banks has their own dedicated yard with a long-standing history of exceptional craftsmanship, consistent seaworthy construction, keen attention to detail, and...
Delivering this 37 Perdue to Virginia
HoleShot, a 37’ Perdue was sold by Hank Sibley and delivered from Florida to Virginia by Capt. Joey Johnson.
Lines of Pedigree for a Longtime Viking Yachts Owner
The salty air offshore of Cape May, New Jersey can feel brisk at times, even in the middle of July. Perhaps it’s a welcomed relief to the sun’s heat, or it merely goes unnoticed in the midst of the action as lines tighten, rods begin to flex, voices rise and the...
Chris Hall Visiting with the Healeys at Viking Yacht headquarters
Chris Hall Visiting with the Healeys at Viking Yacht headquarters
All-Weather Versatility in a Viking 42 Sport Tower
Experiencing life at sea as a child often instills individuals with an immense drive to continue that lifestyle througout their lives. At times, this youthful desire fuels decisions to blow off the weather man, and just get out there, for better or worse. Such is the...
Greeting the Princess V52
On a steamy night in the Port of Newark, New Jersey, personnel were standing by to assist in the off-load of the latest shipment of vessels originating from Princess Yachts in the United Kingdom. On this particular evening, Bluewater Sales Professional John McDevitt...
Feeling At Ease Aboard Their Viking 60C
The Johnsons pose for Bluewater sales professional Jud Black as the couple take possession of their new Viking 60 enclosed bridge convertible: At Ease
Fresh Delivery of a Bold Regulator 24
A beautifully bold Regulator 24 just delivered to a client in Maryland by BYS’ Scott MacDonald.
Full Time Cruisers Reflect on Bluewater’s Global Support
After 13 years, a long and meaningful relationship is either working or it’s not. Geof and Mary Bloom say it’s definitely working. Early in the new millennium the two met Bluewater sales professional Jud Black as they were searching to step up from a 53 convertible....
A Cabo and Back Cove Enjoy the Sunset
The Back Cove 34 and Cabo 40HTX at rest in the Hampton Bluewater Yachting Center.
A Grand Banks Delivery to the Big Apple
Catalyst, a Grand Banks 38 refit by Jarrett Bay being delivered to New York City by Capt. Joey Johnson.