Value of Sold Brokerage Boats Rises 7%

Value of Sold Brokerage Boats Rises 7%

The value of all brokerage boats sold increased 7 percent in the U.S. last month, even as the number of boats sold declined by 4 percent compared to the previous December (2015). U.S. brokers reported a total of $274.8 million paid as 1,537 boats changed hands. Read...
Without a Shadow of a Doubt, a Great Broker

Without a Shadow of a Doubt, a Great Broker

I’ve owned and sold my share of boats since the mid 70’s and used a broker for most sales. Most of my experiences were less than acceptable for numerous reasons. I have enough experience to separate the good from the bad. I can tell you without a shade of doubt that...
Persistence and Professionalism Lead to a Sale

Persistence and Professionalism Lead to a Sale

Scott MacDonald had the listing on my old and relatively inexpensive 1985 Senator 35′ Flybridge Sedan trawler for almost 4 years. Scott was always responsive to prospective buyers despite the 1-hour drive across the bay to be available for showings. Generally,...
A Friendship to Outlast the Final Boat Transaction

A Friendship to Outlast the Final Boat Transaction

Dereli Day Tripper 40 I am writing to comment on my experience in buying a boat through Bluewater Yacht Sales. My broker was Scott MacDonald and he was terrific in negotiations and in identifying pricing and vendors for things that needed correcting prior to purchase...
Making Every Step Smooth and Burden-Less

Making Every Step Smooth and Burden-Less

Dear Jan: I want to thank Bob Hoste of your Bluewater staff for making the sale of my 35 Pettigrow and the purchase of the 34 Jarrett Bay easy, painless and pleasurable. He made every step smooth and burden-less. He is one of the most knowledgeable and personable...