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A Shout Out to Hank
I need to give a screaming shot out to Hank Sibley for working hard with me for 6 months! Not only to find the perfect boat in my price range, but to work hard for the best deal possible, he protected me through the entire process and I know he made decisions that...
Bluewater is Hiring Skilled Marine Service Techs for our Yacht Yards
Step Out of the Ordinary and into the Extraordinary! Bluewater’s service network manages repairs, maintenance, refits and retrofits on hundreds of yachts each year and our team of craftsmen, tradesmen and fabricators regularly find solutions to an owner and captain’s...
Meet the Regulator 24XO
In January of 2019, Regulator Marine shocked the boating community when they announced the launch of a completely different kind of center console, which blended the performance and stability of their offshore models with the shallow-water capabilities found in bay...
Wishing You a Cheerful Holiday Season as we Look Back on 2019
[embedyt]https://youtu.be/CsijhtjYAVw?autoplay=1[/embedyt]As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on how grateful we are for all of our friends, industry partners & customers, old & new, that were a part of our 51st year, as we also remember our President, Jan Boone, who...
Searching for the “Bandit”
Milton Hess’s boating journey began in 1953 when his first boat arrived on the front porch – a 10-foot Chris-Craft runabout boat kit that he assembled himself. 60 years later, Milton and his wife, Carolyn, are cruising the Chesapeake Bay in their recently purchased...
Ended Up a Friend
Joe [Green], Beverly and I want to thank you for all the work you did to help us find the perfect boat. Your research on all the boats we looked at, provided the information I needed to make a decision. Also, we are still amazed at how your patience, energy and...
What is My Boat Worth?
Whether you are preparing to sell your boat, or you are just curious how boat value is calculated, this guide will help you learn what you can expect when you go to market. We receive hundreds of boat value requests every year, and we must consider several different...
Back Cove Offers Outboard Power from a Clean-Sheet Design
It’s no secret that the popularity of outboard engines has skyrocketed over the last two decades. Leaps and bounds have been made in design, systems integration and computer technology that has allowed today’s outboard engines to be more efficient, more powerful,...
Top Notch
My Bluewater experience was top notch. I have known Hank socially for about 5 years. I contacted him last November to list my 32ft Carolina Classic, knowing that Winter is not the best time of year to be selling boats. Hank had a contract on my boat...
Viking Launches New Center Console Brand: Valhalla Boatworks
Viking CEO Pat Healey recently announced the creation of a new brand called Valhalla Boatworks at their winter VIP event and Miami Boat Shows. The mission of this company is to take the signature Viking quality that has been seen in their sportfishing and motor yachts...
A Growing Fellowship of Princess Yachts Owners
Steve Capalbo grew up on Long Island and enjoyed the area’s waterways as often as he could, including both sailing and powerboating. A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army and former IBM Associate Partner, Steve is no stranger to travel. However, even in land-locked...
Responsive Before and After
Working with Hank has been great. He is very knowledgeable about the boat and has been very responsive both before and after the sale. I look forward to listing my older boat with him in the fall. Everyone from Bluewater has been great to deal with. -Lee
Collaboration between Princess Yachts, Pininfarina and BAR Technologies births the all-new R35
by Magnus Thiersmann What does it take for a large production luxury yacht builder to shift gears and unleash an innovative new concept boat on the public? The newest model from Princess Yachts was a top-secret endeavor from day one. The first demo boat remained...
Bluewater helps Tenacity Sportfishing Become a Reality
Matt Lisagor was hooked on charter fishing at the age of 18 on a trip aboard the famed Tarheel out of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. At the time, thoughts were running through his head to change course and become a charter captain, but young Lisagor was in college and...
Sabre Yachts Answers Demand with the New 58
The Sabre 66 took the yachting community by storm three years ago. Everything about the newest and biggest Sabre was amazing, from her eye-catching lines and superyacht-grade interior joinery to her use of high-strength composites and lightweight materials throughout....
The New Regulator 26XO Covers All The Bases
Are you looking for a center console that can take you anywhere? A boat that is practical for the family, but equipped for serious fishing? A boat that is nimble enough to navigate the flats, but robust enough to venture offshore? Arguably, such a boat did not exist...
Hatteras 52
Thank you for your excellent work with making our purchase a truly pleasurable experience.This has been my third experience with boat brokerage and by far the best. You will definitely be the brokers I will recommend to anyone selling or buying their next boat....
A Salute to Jupiter’s 30 Years of Performance
Jupiter’s popularity has soared through the years thanks to a reputation for solid construction, yacht-grade fit-and-finish and even some celebrity recognition. As we celebrate with Jupiter on their 30 years of boat building and innovation, let’s take a closer look at...
54′ Catamaran
We purchased a 54 foot catamaran through John Painter at Blue Water. It was a great experience. John was responsive and professional at every step. On the day of the survey John was really under the weather but persevered to make sure everyone was accommodated. After...
Substantial Tax Savings Still Available to Boat Owners
Bluewater Yacht Sales Partner Dan Reitz sat down with Joy Bell, CPA, Senior Tax Director at RSM to discuss the possible tax benefits for boat buyers created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. President Trump signed a tax law at the end of 2017 that provided tax...
Ingenuity and Experience Make the Bluewater Yards Exceptional
by Deirdre Bell Lofton Viewed from above, Bluewater’s Yacht Service Yards present a pretty picture: orderly rows of boats framed by manicured landscapes. Back down on the ground, your senses gain another perspective amid the acrid scent of paint and...
Hooking Up with Operation Resolute
On June 5th, 2019, a group from Operation Resolute paid a visit to Morehead City, NC for their annual sportfishing excursion. Operation Resolute is a North Carolina based non-profit, dedicated to serving active duty military Chaplains and Servicemen through outdoor...
Jarrett Bay’s Last Three Launches Perfectly Embody the Company’s ‘Truly Custom’ Ethos
Now planing towards 35 years of boat building, Randy Ramsey and the team at Jarrett Bay have long hung their hats on the philosophy that “no owner’s request is too big, or too small.” Throughout the years, Jarrett Bay’s fleet of nearly 65 custom yachts...
Keeping Tradition Alive
Bluewater Plays a Role in Family’s Boating Legacy John Conrad would tell you that he was born into boating. “My dad always had boats, and I began working on boats as a teen and young adult,” he says. About twenty years ago, Conrad bought his first boat and has...
Bluewater Yacht Sales & Boating Industry Mourn the Loss of Jan Boone
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bluewater Yacht Sales President, Jan Boone, on May 29th after a courageous battle with cancer. This devastating loss to her family, friends & co-workers has also jolted the close-knit boating industry at-large....
Should You Buy a Boat Trailer?
When shopping for your next boat, you may consider whether or not you will need to purchase a trailer. Having a trailerable boat allows for a lot of flexibility, but it can also create complications if you do not do your research. These are some of the...
Bluewater Summer Cruise and 50th Anniversary Celebrates a Lifetime of Friendships & Memories
The Bluewater Yacht Sales Summer Cruise is our signature summer event where we rendezvous with customers and friends at a getaway destination within the Chesapeake Bay. For Bluewater’s 50th anniversary, we decided to bring the event back to where it all started in...
Nailed It
I want to share with you my experience with Bluewater Yachts in the purchase of my 2019 28 Regulator. My wife and I were very thankful when we met Matt Sansbury at the Annapolis boat show this past October. Matt was very professional in his approach and...
Fuel Conditioners, Stabilizers and the E15 Debate
Nothing wrecks a day on the water like an engine that refuses to start or runs poorly and can’t build RPMs. Whether you’re running a high-powered center console, an older inboard, or just trying to get the tender back up and running, poor fuel quality can be the...
Viking’s Newest Models Bring Big Boat Features to Smaller Convertibles
We all know Viking builds one of the best large sportfish boats on the market, but this year they have introduced several models under 50 feet. These new additions to the Viking family will prove once again that the company is faithfully carrying out its mission to...