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Reciprocal Sales, Service & Friendships for over 25 Years
Experience the enduring relationship between Doug Gardiner and Bluewater, spanning decades. From family boating trips to boat ownership, discover their unwavering commitment to exceptional service.
2023 Regulator Rallies
Regulator Rally Virginia June 3, 2023 | Capt. Chuck-A-Muck'sCelebrate the start of boating season this summer at the Regulator Rally in Carrollton, VA, presented by Regulator Marine! Join us on Saturday, June 3 at Captain Chuck-A-Muck's for an afternoon of food,...
2023 Princess Yachts Owners Holiday
2023 Princess Yachts Owners Holiday April 20-24, 2023 | Harbour Island, The BahamasPrincess prides itself on providing their owners “The Princess Experience”. This year’s Summer Owners Holiday proved The Princess Experience to be of a caliber no other motoryacht...
2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show
2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show April 14-16, 2023 | Stevensville, MDKick off the Mid-Atlantic Boating Season in Stevensville, MD at the Bay Bridge Boat Show! Bluewater Yacht Sales will have an assortment of new and used boats on display, including a pair of new luxury...
Elevating Bluewater
You have been absolutely a pleasure to deal with. You’ve elevated Bluewater in my eyes. - Cal . W.
It’s All About Service
I would like to recognize Preston Frieze in the brokerage of our Regulator 28 FS. It has been a long journey going back 2 + years of looking and turning many opportunities away I was leery of using a broker as I had not done so before and wasn’t sure what to expect....
2023 Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show Virginia Beach Convention Center | Feb. 3-5, 2023Join Bluewater Yacht Sales for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show, taking place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center February 3-5. We will have a trio of premium sportfishing...
Bluewater Celebrates 2022 Award Winners
The entire Bluewater Yacht Sales team came together in Raleigh, NC for the Annual Sales Meeting to recognize the hard work that made 2022 such a success, as well as to prepare and plan for 2023. The full sales and administrative staff spent two days together to hear...
A Great Experience
Thank you for a great experience with our latest boat purchase. You made the transaction very smooth and easy. Also wanted to thank you for helping with pickup and having the boat ready to travel. Hopefully we can work together in the future. Excellent job my friend....
Preston is Your Guy
If you’re looking to sell your boat for top dollar in a quick fashion, then Preston is your guy! He makes sure you’re comfortable throughout the whole process and keeps the lines of communication constantly open. He’s knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with....
2023 Viking and Valhalla VIP Boat Show
The Viking & Valhalla VIP Boat Show February 3-4, 2023 | Riviera Beach, FLJoin Bluewater Yacht Sales for the annual Viking Yachts & Valhalla Boatworks VIP Boat Show, taking place on February 3-4, 2023 at the Viking Service Center in Riviera Beach, FL. This is...
The History and Allure of Maine-Built Boats
In terms of boats, the Downeast moniker was originally coined for Maine-built wooden lobster boats featuring a full-length keel. The simple, sensible configuration caught on as a dependable and economical solution for building small commercial fishing boats across the Eastern U.S. in the early 1900s.
Regulator Marine Puts God & Community First
Regulator owners Joan and Owen Maxwell have been on a mission to improve the lives of those around them since the beginning, and their passion shows through the positive demeanor of their employees and the exceptional workmanship of their products.
Valhalla V-46 Customized as Superyacht Tender
Valhalla Boatworks and Viking Yachts’ ability to provide beyond the standard features for their yachts and center consoles and willingness to integrate components not on the options sheet does have some limits, but they are rarely reached.
Experiencing a Historic Ship-building Town with Princess Yachts
Plymouth, England is home to Princess Yachts and all their ancillary operations. Plymouth is also recognized as having the largest operational naval base in Western Europe, originally built in 1690. The historical allure of Plymouth is undeniable for anyone who visits, and Princess Yachts’ hospitality ensures the visitors are frequent and plentiful.
First Impressions of the Back Cove 372
The Back Cove 372 is a revitalization of the Back Cove 37, which enjoyed over a decade of success before undergoing design updates to the molds. After more than 200 hulls of the original 37, Bluewater was excited to be a part of the debut for the reborn 372.
Bluewater Sales Professionals Emphasize Relationships to Replicate Success
Many members of the Bluewater sales team have been around long enough to witness several highs and lows in boat sales and the marine industry. As in times past, they make some adjustments to their course heading and keep putting their best foot forward; always aiming to serve the customer’s best interest.
Professionalism and Deep Understanding
I wanted to compliment Mr. James on both his professionalism and deep understanding of the marine industry. Scott was a great fit and we are very happy we chose both him and Bluewater to sell our 35’ Everglades. I believe Scott does deals with both his and Bluewater’s...
Excellent Communication
I recently purchased an Ocean Alexander working with Mark Connors/Bluewater. I’m writing to share brief insight into that experience. Mark exemplifies excellent communication skills and was readily available to speak with me throughout the 2-3 month timeframe that was...
Soaking Up A Lifetime of Sailing & Cruising
Chartering sailboats in Maine through the eighties and nineties, Nick became attracted to the “Lobster Yachts” as they called them—Downeast style pleasure craft that took their design cues from the famed lobster boats of the Maine coast.
Introducing the Valhalla V-55 Center Console
Valhalla’s new V-55 will surpass the specifications of any “mega console” currently available. The company’s new flagship has more beam, greater fuel capacity and is the largest center console with Michael Peters’ Stepped-V Ventilated Tunnel hull form.
Bluewater’s New Annapolis Location Rallies Around Customers and Community
Nestled in the quaint community of Eastport, Bluewater’s newest office, located in Annapolis, is quietly becoming a steward to the community and recognized as an active member of the neighborhood.
Princess Yachts Make for a Pleasurable Cruising & Ownership Experience
Craig Kushner enjoys the full Princess Yachts ownership experience – even as a brokerage customer. For Craig and his wife Hilary, it all started in 2003 with a photograph of a new Princess V50.
Viking & Valhalla Continue to Update and Release New Models Despite The Challenges
As the marine industry hunkers down to maintain their focus on filling orders for dealers and customers, 58-year veteran manufacturers at Viking Yachts know that weathering a storm is old hat—they’re doing what they’ve always done—claw right through it.
Professional from Listing to Closing
I would like to thank you all for your help to sell our boat. From listing to closing, everything was professionally done. Bob, a special Thanks for your flexibility managing with the storm and the shipping of the boat to Canada. Paula and I were always kept updated...
Driving the Sale
Thank you all for your hard work on driving this sale toward completion! It's been a pleasure to work with all of you. -Eugene
Back Cove Focuses on Pleasing their Customers with Top Performing Models
While weathering the uncertain forecasts of the economy, supplies and inflation, the Back Cove team battened down and made deliberate choices to ensure their model offerings remained precise and of the highest quality in order to continue exceeding customers’ expectations.
The New Sabre 43 Salon Express
Exactly one year after being announced, Sabre Yachts unveiled the new Sabre 43 Salon Express at a fun-filled launch celebration in Portland, Maine. The Sabre team set-out to raise the bar on the highly successful 42 Salon Express, and have done exactly that!
5 Reasons We Can Make You the Most In This Seller’s Market
Having a representative by your side who has your best interests in mind is important in any transaction, but there are many more rewards to reap by hiring a sales firm to list your boat.
How Regulator Marine is Overcoming Certain Supply Chain Issues
Regulator’s Director of Engineering, David Clubbs, tasked his electrical engineering team with figuring out how to create and configure each model’s critical wiring systems in-house instead of relying on an electrical vendor.