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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...
Yamaha Why Wait for Spring Sales Event
October 1, 2019 - November 26, 2019 Double your Yamaha warranty protection with 6 years of coverage for nearly all outboards up to 300 hp now through November 26! All qualifying Regulator and Jupiter models powered by Yamaha Outboards from 150 to 300 HP will receive 3...
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,...
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...
Regulator Accelerate Your Options Sales Event
Now through November 30, receive up to $10,000 in optional upgrades with the purchase of in-stock and new build 2019 and 2020 Regulator models. Contact your Bluewater Yacht Sales representative to learn more!Receive up to $10,000 in Options On 31, 34, 34SS and...
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...
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...
Yamaha Power the Summer Sales Event
Power the Summer Sales Event July 15, 2019 - August 30, 2019 Now through the end of August, receive five years of total warranty protection on 4-stroke Yamaha powered Regulator and Jupiter models. For 90-300 HP outboards, you will receive two...
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...
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...
Regulator Reel Deal Promotion
Take advantage of Regulator Marine's newly announced "Reel Deal" Summer Promotion to save $100 per foot on all in-stock models. Bluewater Yacht Sales has every Regulator model either in-stock or on-order, so don't miss your chance to get on the...
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...
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...
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....
Yamaha Announces Wake Up To Savings Promo
Spring Savings Sales Event May 29, 2019 - June 30, 2019 Now through the end of June, receive five years of total warranty protection on 4-stroke Yamaha powered Regulator and Jupiter models. For 90-300 HP outboards, you will receive two years...
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...
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...
Building for the Future
Bluewater's Annual Meeting and Team Appreciation Event The first week of April brought together Bluewater’s Sales, Support and Service teams for the annual Team Appreciation Event in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over the course of two days, the entire company joined...
Getting Pre-Qualified For Your Boat Purchase
What to Expect When Seeking Pre-Approval Just as you would get pre-qualified before shopping for a new home, it is best to be prepared with a budget before you fall in love with a boat that may be out of reach. Boats are considered a discretionary purchase...
Top Reasons to Document Your Vessel
When going into the purchase of a vessel, we are commonly asked whether or not you should Document with the U.S. Coast Guard. In some situations the decision is based off of the preferences of the buyer, but in other situations it is required to proceed...
What You Need to Know About Valhalla Boatworks
On February 1st, 2019, Viking Yachts CEO Pat Healey announced the creation of a new company called Valhalla Boatworks. The mission of this company is to take the signature Viking quality that has been seen in their sportfishing and motor yachts and...
5 Tips for Selling Your Boat
Are you considering selling your boat? Whether you sell with a broker or sell privately, there are several things you should consider before putting up the “For Sale” sign. The last thing you want to do is place your boat on the market prematurely and have...
Introducing the Regulator 26XO
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? This boat does not...
