John Painter
Sales Professional

John Painter grew up fishing the beautiful mountain lakes and streams of Charleston, West Virginia. In his youth, he began visiting coastal Carolina where the draw of ocean and saltwater fishing took hold. So much so, that in 1982 he moved to North Carolina and made a total commitment to the boating life with a career as a new and brokerage boat salesman in the Morehead City area.
From a life on the water and 20-plus years helping others enjoy the same, John prides himself as being somewhat of a technical expert on all aspects of boat construction and propulsion systems. John says the most rewarding aspect of working in the marine industry are all of are the friendships he has made along the way, and being able to both work and live on the Crystal Coast with his wife Debbie, and daughters Blair and Bowe.

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 the sale he went ...
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*Pursuit OS 315 Stock Photo I recently purchased a pre-owned Pursuit OS 315 and John Painter was the broker. He was a pleasure to work with and nothing but professional. He represents your company well. Thanks, Duncan Matheson ...
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John is a consummate professional who was readily available and knowledgeable while being realistic yet optimistic. We think Bluewater is indeed fortunate to have someone with John's expertise and demeanor representing them. ...
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Radar Love - 75' Portier
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New - Ramaela - 65' Custom Steel 2001
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New - Voyager 1 - 50' Cape Horn 1999
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Sea Plow II - 50' Vista 1988
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CENACLE - 48' Grainger 1999
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Truly Blessed - 48' Sabre 2017
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New - Preferred Country - 42' Ocean 1995
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Ricochet - 42' Post 1981
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Doc Tales - 39' 2004 Sea Ray
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Kattitude - 37' 2002 Fountaine
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Reel Jewel - 35' Jupiter 2002
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Bandit - 34' Hatteras 1965
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New - Runnin' Wild - 33' Wellcraft 2000
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POP A TOP - 32' Albemarle 2004
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32' Luhrs
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30' Jupiter
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Sangeo - 29' Back Cove Yacht 2007
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New - 28' Carolina Classic 2004
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28' Sportsman
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27' World Cat
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New - 26' Regulator FS 2005
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New - 26' Regulator XO 2019