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Safe Harbor Partners with Bluewater Yacht Sales
Following the addition of the Bluewater Marina and Service Yards to the Safe Harbor network of marinas, Bluewater Yacht Sales is proud to announce a partnership with Safe Harbor Marinas as their preferred Yacht Sales affiliate. Bluewater’s fifty-four years of sales...
Everglades Boats Partners with Bluewater in Two States
Bluewater Yacht Sales is excited to become the exclusive Everglades Boats dealer for all of North Carolina and Virginia. This new partnership improves Everglades’ reach in the Mid-Atlantic through a strong dealership presence with 54 years of experience.
Valhalla V-55 Announced
At the 2021 Viking and Valhalla VIP Boat Show, Valhalla Boatworks debuted the groundbreaking V-46 performance center console. Now, only a year later, Valhalla has promised to deliver something even bigger and better – the Valhalla V-55. Valhalla’s parent company,...
Bluewater Recognizes 2021 Award Winners
For the first time in nearly two years, the Bluewater Yacht Sales team joined together at the start of the New Year for camaraderie, education, and recognition at the Annual Sales Meeting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over the course of two days, the entire sales and...
2022 Viking & Valhalla VIP
The Viking & Valhalla VIP Boat Show February 4-5, 2022 | Riviera Beach, FLJoin Bluewater Yacht Sales for the annual Viking Yachts & Valhalla Boatworks VIP Boat Show, taking place on February 4-5, 2022 at the Viking Service Center in Riviera Beach, FL. This is...
Sales & Service Go Hand-in-Hand
Choosing a sales network with service expertise has many long-term benefits.
Viking 90 Convertible
Viking Yachts has once again pushed the limits as the industry's leader in sport-fishing and yacht manufacturing. In their constant drive to build a better boat every day, they announced their newest model, the Viking 90 Convertible. The Viking 90 Convertible is a...
2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Oct. 27-31, 2021 | Bahia Mar Yachting CenterMeet the Bluewater team in the Red Zone on F/G-Dock, Slips 8-13 to browse a selection of premium brokerage boats and then let us provide you with VIP access to the newest models from Princess, Viking, Valhalla, Regulator,...
Why You Need a Listing Agent for Your Boat Sale
Retaining a qualified listing agent to market your boat can take the stress out of selling your boat online.
2021 Annapolis Powerboat Show
Annapolis Powerboat Show October 7-10, 2021 | Annapolis, MDBluewater Yacht Sales is excited to welcome everyone back to Annapolis for the United States Powerboat Show, October 7-10 in Annapolis, Maryland! Visit our display on Dock A to view several new models from...
Announcing Bluewater’s New Wilmington, NC Location
Bluewater's Wrightsville Beach office is moving a click westward to the heart of Wilmington’s historic district and riverfront. Situated directly on the Cape Fear River at Port City Marina, the recently constructed Pier 33 community redefines the luxury waterfront...
Why a Buyer’s Agent is a Good Idea for Your New Boat Search
One of the best investments you can make to ensure your next boat purchase is hassle-free is to enlist the support of a buyer’s agent.
Bluewater Customer First in Line for a New Valhalla V-37
For most people, when they get nipped by the fishing bug, there’s no turning back. It becomes a craving that can only be satisfied by heading offshore or venturing through the back bays. For outdoorsman Bryan Graul, hunting and fishing are more than just hobbies, and...
How to Get Full Value for Your Boat
There has never been a better time to hire a listing agent to market your boat. The results might net you a higher sale price than you ever imagined.
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...
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...
