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Sabre 58’s Land-to-Sea Commissioning is a Novel Process
It is quite the spectacle to behold: a 66-foot motoryacht making the 24-mile journey from the landlocked town of Raymond, Maine to the coast for final commissioning. Situated on a custom hydraulic trailer, her height is nearly as great as her 16-foot width. A convoy...
Back Cove’s Popular 37 is Reborn
The original Back Cove 37 was launched in 2009 as the company’s flagship yacht of the time. In the more than eleven years of production for the first generation 37, over 200 hulls were delivered to customers. The model’s success helped give birth to the Downeast 37,...
Cat is Delivering More Horsepower to Boat Builders Near You
Cat Marine Power and their worldwide network of dealers recently announced long-awaited power upgrades to their high-performance marine diesel engines. The new C32 “B” is built on the proven C32 platform, but is essentially all new from the block up, specifically...
84-foot Jarrett Bay Custom-Built for an Other-Worldly Level of Travel and Sportfishing
The stunning 84’ convertible sportfisherman, Reel Development is the latest, and 2nd largest custom boat to ever be delivered by Jarrett Bay Boatworks. Originally commissioned by another owner, this build came available during the construction process and was snatched...
A Perfect 10 for Viking’s Newest Convertible
Best in ShowSince the early days, Viking has been a leader in the mid-size yacht market. From their 40’ Convertible in the 1970s to their first generation 58 in the 1990s, Viking has been ahead of the curve in design, construction, equipment and amenities. The all-new...
U.S. Coast Guard Defers Enforcement on Tier 3 International Emissions Regulations for Three Years
Last year, Bluewater Yacht Sales reported on looming emissions standards that could have proved problematic for the future of large recreational yachts. The International Maritime Organization’s Tier III Emissions Standards went into effect in 2021, regulating all...
Bluewater, Viking Collaborate to Meet the Dreams of Multiple Friends with Disabilities
Perry Nichols was an active young man—he played on a championship football team and was crazy about catching bass. But as he was growing, he noticed something was going wrong; he couldn’t move as fast or grip the ball as well as he once did. The local doctor couldn’t...
What the Historic Boat-Buying Surge has Meant for Buyers and Sellers
What a difference a year can make. There is no shortage of stories about how the pandemic drastically accelerated changes across a variety of industries and individual lifestyles. The events of 2020 undoubtedly had a profound effect on many of us, but there was a...
Viking’s 38 Billfish is a Boat the Whole Family Can Enjoy
The thing I just love about the 38 Billfish is that it’s big for a 38, but not too big, coming from an outboard center console.”
Cool Change
“Hawk Ennis came highly recommended to us by a friend after we mentioned we were looking for our next boat. After our initial introductions, the first thing he asked was what we wanted out of the boat. We told him we wanted a boat could enjoy in Annapolis to entertain...
Regulator Launches the New 37 and MyHelm interface
True to Regulator's DNA and commitment to delivering the finest center consoles on the market, the new 37 does not disappoint. Pushing the envelope and learning more with every new project, the 37’ combines engineering features that make ownership of the vessel easier...
2020 Bluewater Summer Cruise Revisits St. Michaels
In a year of social distancing, face coverings, and constantly changing restrictions, Bluewater Yacht Sales’ customers and staff were grateful for the opportunity to keep one thing relatively normal—the annual Summer Cruise. During the second week of July, a crowd of...
Reimagining Sales, Service & Support at the South Annapolis Yacht Centre and Marina Village
The Bluewater family of companies is excited about its newest endeavor in Maryland which includes a sales and service location in prestigious downtown Annapolis. Just a stones-throw from the U.S. Naval Academy, the South Annapolis Yachting Centre (SAYC) is in the...
New Mercury V12 Verado Revolutionizes Outboard Industry
Mercury’s all-new 600hp Verado engine features a 7.6-liter V12, along with a two-speed ZF transmission and a unique steerable gearcase. One of the first boats to be outfitted with these engines was the Valhalla V-46, which received a set of quad outboards for testing.
The Next Chapter of the Valhalla Fleet is an Immediate Success
Just 18 months after Viking Yacht Company President and CEO Pat Healey first announced Valhalla Boatworks to the world, they had already built and delivered 70 boats, with another 75 units on order. To have sold nearly 150 units, from just three available models, in...
Mercury Unveils 600hp Verado Outboard
It is no secret that outboard-powered boats are becoming ever more popular within the marine industry, and the size of outboard boats are growing as well. Over the past few years, it has become increasingly common to see three or four engines mounted to boats well...
Valhalla Winter Promotion
Savings on Models from Valhalla Boatworks January 8- March 2, 2021Take advantage of unprecedented savings on new models from Valhalla Boatworks during Bluewater Yacht Sales' Winter Promotion! Inventory has been limited during the past year, especially for in demand...
Well Treated
"Business is sensitive, it goes where it is welcomed, and stays where it is well treated”. That phrase comes to mind when I think of my dealings with you. Little did know that back in 2014 when we were first introduced, that intro would change the course of my life....
The Easiest Experience
My wife and I started exploring the possibility of changing our lives by living on a boat. We spent most of 2020 looking at internet websites for possibilities. Even though we had found several possibilities and made some inquiries, we were largely unsuccessful. My...
Yamaha Power of Reliability
January 5 - March 2, 2021 Now through March 2nd, take advantage of additional Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) protection on eligible outboard engines. For engines up to 300 hp, receive two free years of Y.E.S. coverage on top of the standard three-year warranty, for...
Reward Yourself Winter Sales Event
Huge Savings from Regulator and Yamaha January 8 - March 2, 2021Find your new boat for the Spring during Regulator's Winter Sales Event, running from now until March 2, 2021! For a limited time, take advantage of factory rebates from Regulator Marine and also receive...
What a Year It’s Been!
[embedyt]https://youtu.be/RcQU_CeH2w0?autoplay=1[/embedyt]None of us saw 2020 coming, but we navigated through it together, adapting and persevering. We strived to continue serving our customers in every aspect of the boating lifestyle while welcoming new families and...
2007 Jefferson Rivanna 45
I wanted to share with you my appreciation for Mark Connors and the service he provided me for now over 4 years. I have referred some friends to Mark and he is the listing agent in their vessel. He has stood by me throughout the entire process with advice and honest...
Yamaha’s “Why Wait for Spring” Sales Event
October 13, 2020 - November 24, 2020 Now through November 24th, take advantage of additional Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) protection on eligible outboard engines. For engines up to 300 hp, receive two free years of Y.E.S. coverage on top of the standard three-year...
Viking’s Key West Challenge Has Quickly Become a Favorite
In 2014, when Viking Yachts announced the first “Key West Challenge” it was a novel idea that would seemingly compete with other Spring activities for attention. However, it quickly drew the attendance of many close Viking allies, becoming a favorite event for...
Valuable Asset
First a little about me. I ran two Fortune 500 Sales organizations and was very successful at both locations over 40 years. I also taught Sales and Sales Strategy classes over my 40 year career. So I can be very critical when I see a Sales Rep doing something wrong or...
Bluewater Yacht Companies Expands Maryland Sales and Service Presence
South Annapolis Yacht Centre Partners with Mid-Atlantic Yachting Authority for Redeveloped Marina VillageBluewater Yacht Companies (BYC) is excited to announce its latest endeavor in Maryland that includes a new sales office and service location in downtown Annapolis....
The All New Princess Y72
Princess Yachts recently announced the newest addition to their Y-Class Motoryacht lineup, the Princess Y72. Although this is the smallest member of the range, she is still an impressive 71.5 feet overall and boasts a beam of over 18 feet. The Y72 is built for...
First Class and Professional
I just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much I appreciated the help and counseling that your group provided me with the sale of my boat these last couple of weeks. It is rare in today's times that people just help you with no questions asked and supply...
Engine Manufacturers Toil to Reach Emissions Compliance, Leaving Yacht Builders In the Wind
by Magnus Thiersmann“This is the greatest threat to the marine industry since the luxury tax of 1990,” said Viking Yachts President and CEO Patrick Healey, during a press conference on opening day of the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Healey was...