Maryland Permanently Caps Boat Sales Tax

Maryland Permanently Caps Boat Sales Tax

Three years ago the State of Maryland instituted a sales tax cap for yacht sales.  The tax was and has been 5% but was capped at $15,000.  A $300,000 boat would be $15,000 and a $400,000 boat would also be $15,000.  The tax cap was temporary and had a “sunset...
Bluewater’s Annual Cruise is a Growing Success

Bluewater’s Annual Cruise is a Growing Success

SUMMER TIME IN ST. MICHAELS It is not often that you see owners of trawlers, sport cruisers, center consoles, downeast and sportfish boats all willingly rendezvous at one time and place. When it does happen however, you can be assured that the owners and guests of...

Representation Beyond Expectations

My wife and I recently sold our Viking Convertible through Bluewater Yacht Sales under John Painter’s representation. Market conditions made for a lengthy process, however, John’s willingness to make the necessary arrangements to get this sale done was...
Virginia Beach Couple Committed to Their Boating Future

Virginia Beach Couple Committed to Their Boating Future

PURSUING THE PERFECT BOAT Not a day goes by that we don’t spend time on our boat— even if it doesn’t leave the dock,” Tony Nahitchevansky begins. For Tony and his wife Carson, the boat is an escape from the home office and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. An...
Maryland Couple Moving Up To a Viking 62

Maryland Couple Moving Up To a Viking 62

TAKING THE LEAP John and Theresa Tomasini have greatly enjoyed boating and fishing with their 28’ Carolina Classic for the better part of 15 years. Every now and then they have talked about moving up in size but, “other priorities would get in the way,” explains...