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Back Cove Couple Readying for Retirement
Growing up, Mark Hayes was introduced to boating on his parent’s Galaxy ski boat. They enjoyed using it on the lakes of central North Carolina, and each year on July 4th used it on vacation near Harker’s Island. That’s where he first noticed larger boats capable of...
Bluewater Yacht Yards Completes In-Progress Guthrie Sportfish for Two Maryland Brothers
by Deirdre Bell LoftinThis is a story about a boat that may never have been, but for the story of two brothers taking a chance together, a broker with a “dream” boat, a captain in the right place at the right time and a boat yard that could see the “impossible” dream...
Meet the Regulator 31 with Twin Yamaha XTO Outboards
As a great philosopher once said: “With great horsepower comes great responsibility.” Alright, we totally made that up, but the 850 hp Regulator 31 is no laughing matter. At 56 knots (64.5 mph), the twin Yamaha XTO V8 outboard-equipped 31 is the fastest production...
Back Cove’s New Outboard Models Prove Fast & Spacious
Opening it upIt was 2018 when Back Cove unveiled plans for their first outboard powered Downeast style boat. Bluewater reported in-depth on this clean sheet design that included twin outboard power options from Yamaha and Suzuki. At the time, the 34O became the...
One Man’s Relentless Pursuit of his Bluewater Dream
Determined to ExploreWith a 35-year love for boating and an infectious enthusiasm for adventure, Monty Recoulley refused to allow health issues to sideline one of his favorite pastimes. “I've run my own business since I was 26,” he explains. “You go to work every day...
Princess Produces Luxury in All Sizes, Starting with the F45
Art of the UpgradeLet’s face it, most cruising couples start out in “value” brands, getting their feet wet and learning about boating before betting big on a larger, or higher quality yacht. That makes perfect sense. Others jump right in and purchase a premium brand...
Sabre Announces the 43 Salon Express
Downeast boaters will have something to look forward to in the coming months after Sabre Yachts officially announced the Sabre 43 Salon Express. The 43 will feature an entirely new hull and design, and will replace the ever popular 42, which remains one of Sabre’s...
Sailfish
I worked with Preston on a boat purchase in 2020. Preston is the consummate professional; very knowledgeable of the boats, the industry, and the waters. Preston never employed the 'hard sell'; he was patient and took the time to show me all the features on the boat...
How Bluewater’s Expansive Team of Specialists Make for Smoother Sales
For over fifty years, Bluewater has worked to build an impressive infrastructure of physical locations, service yards, top quality brands and a team of expert Sales Professionals. Over their lifetimes of leadership in the marine industry, the Bluewater partners have...
The Princess X95 Debuts in Palm Beach to an Enthusiastic Crowd
The Palm Beach International Boat Show in the Spring of 2021 was a truly significant milestone as it represented a return to some normalcy for the industry. Overall attendance numbers for the 2021 show were higher than anticipated and the foot traffic at Bluewater’s...
From Summer Cruise to Cruising Adventures
John and Avery Morris met Bluewater’s Chuck Meyers several years ago as they were hunting for a larger boat. John grew up crabbing with his grandfather on the Assawoman Bay in Ocean City and learned to waterski—a sport he performed 5-days a week. His thirst for the...
Serial Sportfish Owner Lands A Viking & Regulator
"I’ve owned a lot of boats,” Mike Lewis recalls. “Really, too many to keep count.” He rattles off sportfish after sportfish, most residing in the 40 to 50-foot range… notable builders like Ocean and Bertram with a few Custom Carolina boats in the mix, including a...
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....