A Salute to Jupiter’s 30 Years of Performance
Jupiter’s popularity has soared through the years thanks to a reputation for solid construction, yacht-grade fit-and-finish and even some celebrity recognition. As we celebrate with Jupiter on their 30 years of boat building and innovation, let’s take a closer look at...
Substantial Tax Savings Still Available to Boat Owners
Bluewater Yacht Sales Partner Dan Reitz sat down with Joy Bell, CPA, Senior Tax Director at RSM to discuss the possible tax benefits for boat buyers created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. President Trump signed a tax law at the end of 2017 that provided tax...
Ingenuity and Experience Make the Bluewater Yards Exceptional
by Deirdre Bell Lofton Viewed from above, Bluewater’s Yacht Service Yards present a pretty picture: orderly rows of boats framed by manicured landscapes. Back down on the ground, your senses gain another perspective amid the acrid scent of paint and fiberglass,...
Jarrett Bay’s Last Three Launches Perfectly Embody the Company’s ‘Truly Custom’ Ethos
Now planing towards 35 years of boat building, Randy Ramsey and the team at Jarrett Bay have long hung their hats on the philosophy that “no owner’s request is too big, or too small.” Throughout the years, Jarrett Bay’s fleet of nearly 65 custom yachts (and over 100...
Bluewater Summer Cruise and 50th Anniversary Celebrates a Lifetime of Friendships & Memories
The Bluewater Yacht Sales Summer Cruise is our signature summer event where we rendezvous with customers and friends at a getaway destination within the Chesapeake Bay. For Bluewater’s 50th anniversary, we decided to bring the event back to where it all started in...
Fuel Conditioners, Stabilizers and the E15 Debate
Nothing wrecks a day on the water like an engine that refuses to start or runs poorly and can’t build RPMs. Whether you’re running a high-powered center console, an older inboard, or just trying to get the tender back up and running, poor fuel quality can be the...
Viking’s Newest Models Bring Big Boat Features to Smaller Convertibles
We all know Viking builds one of the best large sportfish boats on the market, but this year they have introduced several models under 50 feet. These new additions to the Viking family will prove once again that the company is faithfully carrying out its mission to...
5 Reasons for Sabre Yachts’ Excellent Resale Value
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...
How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts?
by Capt. Dave Lear How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts? Exceptional offshore fishing boats are not a fluke. They are the culmination of exact calculations, computer-assisted design and a well-executed...
5 steps for Maintaining a Healthy Marine Diesel Fuel System
All the horsepower and advanced features available in modern yachts can be rendered useless if your diesel fuel is tainted and your engines run poorly as a result. Although diesel engines and their fuel systems are built to be robust workhorses, operational flaws can...
