Best in Show A Perfect 10 for Viking’s Newest Convertible Since 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,...
In January of 2019, Regulator Marine shocked the boating community when they announced the launch of a completely different kind of center console, which blended the performance and stability of their offshore models with the shallow-water capabilities found in bay...
Milton Hess’s boating journey began in 1953 when his first boat arrived on the front porch – a 10-foot Chris-Craft runabout boat kit that he assembled himself. 60 years later, Milton and his wife, Carolyn, are cruising the Chesapeake Bay in their recently purchased...
In their mission of building a better boat everyday, Viking Yachts has announced three additions to their inventory: the 38 Billfish, 46 Billfish and 38 Open. The renderings of these three models all resemble the classic Viking style, but will be crafted with their...
Some fortunate yacht owners enjoy frequently trading for a new boat, while others buy and hold. Despite what camp you’re in, the biggest questions marking either journey come when it is time to list your boat for sale. “Will I get near my asking price? How big of a...
Bill Page’s 30 Year Legacy with the Healeys and Bluewater With five new builds from Viking Yachts and a relationship with the Healey and Bluewater families that spans three decades, Bill Page is what you may call a boating enthusiast. Boating for Page began at a very...
DOWNEAST CHARM As a teenager, competitive sailor Greg Lawson went head-to-head with Bluewater’s Chris Hall Sr. in local races, leading to a friendship that would last a lifetime. “We purchased our first boat through Chris in the seventies, a Ranger 22,. Then I went...
CLOAK & DAGGER Resembling a personal assault vehicle which Hollywood might conjure up for the next 007 or Dark Knight release, Grander looks like a boat designed only to move under the cover of darkness… She’s lean, dark, metallic, cool and calculating—quite...
A BOATING LIFE CYCLE To hear Stephen Davis tell it, “We’re just a bunch of inland bubbas that got good at fishing.” But his boating story runs oh so much deeper than that. An accomplished engineering professional who has owned many custom sportfish yachts over the...
KRUSEN WITH BLUEWATER Trolling offshore catching billfish on his new Regulator 34SS, Krusen, is how Bill Kruse plans to get away for a little rest and relaxation. Excited to get back on the water after a few years not owning a boat, Bill worked with salesman Jud Black...
Emerging Markets When Viking and the Healey family pursue a goal, they do it with true gusto and tenacity. Anyone fortunate enough to spend time around Viking Yachts President Pat Healey will instantly recognize his intense ambition and enthusiasm. This passionate...
CENTERED ON CUSTOM Many production boat builders restrain customers to a set of options and possibilities when building a new boat. Then there are dozens of custom boat builders who would happily build a 19’ skiff or a 90’ sportfish to the exact specifications and...
