John Painter

Sales Professional

John Painter
252.342.5668


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70 Farmont 2006

Beaufort, North Carolina

$1,250,000

48 Ocean Yachts 1997

Beaufort, North Carolina

$275,000

35 Cobia 2023

Beaufort, North Carolina

$359,000

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.
If you are in the market for a new or brokerage boat/yacht, I would highly recommend Bluewater and John Painter to help you navigate the process.
I have purchased a number of brokerage boats over the past 25 years, and I have to say that my experience has been excellent with Bluewater. My broker, John Painter, exceeded my expectations every step of the way. He has helped me purchase three boats and sell three. He helped ...
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John Painter - 36 Carver
Since 2019, I've been on a journey to sell my boat, and it's been a bit of a rollercoaster. I've tried selling it myself multiple times and worked with different brokers, but it was a tough boat to sell being nearly 40 feet long, gas powered, and having a design ...
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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 the sale he went ...
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Pursuit OS315
*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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Representation Beyond Expectations
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

  • New - Ramaela - 65' Custom Steel 2001

  • Gail Force - 61' Hatteras 1981

  • New - Voyager 1 - 50' Cape Horn 1999

  • New - Carolina Dreaming - 50' Hatteras 1998

  • Sea Plow II - 50' Vista 1988

  • SEA YA - 48' Leopard 2014

  • CENACLE - 48' Grainger 1999

  • CODDIWOMPLE - 48' Grainger 1999

  • Truly Blessed - 48' Sabre 2017

  • SEA BIRD - 43' Custom 1999

  • 43' Post 1986

  • SYLPHIDE - 44' MetalCraft 1985

  • Miss Kim - 43' Hatteras 1996

  • New - Preferred Country - 42' Ocean 1995

  • MINDFUL - 42' Sabre 2005

  • Ricochet - 42' Post 1981

  • The Hurricane - 41' Albemarle 2003

  • Long'n for Joy - 39' Sea Ray

  • Doc Tales - 39' 2004 Sea Ray

  • Andrea Lynn - 38' MAGNUM 1977

  • Lori Leigh - 38' Silverton 2007

  • Kattitude - 37' Fountaine 2002

  • TAKE ME WITH U - 37' Cruisers 2004

  • 37' Bertram 1987

  • Flying Monkey - 36' Carver 2004

  • Reel Jewel - 35' Jupiter 2002

  • AELIA - 35' Carolina Classic 2001

  • Oriente - 34' Sabre 2001

  • Bandit - 34' Hatteras 1965

  • Deception - 33' Buddy Cannady 1984

  • New - Runnin' Wild - 33' Wellcraft 2000

  • Sweet Water - 33' Shoal Line Boatworks LLC 1993

  • HEART AND SOUL - 32' Hatteras 1987

  • POP A TOP - 32' Albemarle 2004

  • Gypsy III - 32' NORDIC TUG 1992

  • 32' Luhrs

  • 31' Pursuit 2011

  • Edventure - 30' Bertram 1994

  • 30' Jupiter

  • Sangeo - 29' Back Cove Yacht 2007

  • New - 28' Carolina Classic 2004

  • Reel Easy - 28' Sunny Briggs 1982

  • 28' Sportsman

  • 27' World Cat

  • New - 26' Regulator FS 2005

  • New - 26' Regulator XO 2019

  • 26' Southport 2006

  • 23' Intruder 2016

  • 21' Sailfish 2006

  • 19' Sea Hunt 2018