May 8, 2018 | Featured, Industry News, Jupiter Boats, Magazine, News
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: JUPITER 43 SF With 4 Hulls Already Sold, Bluewater’s Jud Black & Bob Hoste Explain this New Model’s Instant Success In response to heavy demand for their largest models and a surging “mega” center console market, Jupiter Marine has...
Mar 19, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Industry News, Magazine, News, Viking Yachts
The Viking Masters program provides team members with invaluable hands-on insight in to Viking’s production facilities and includes an open discussion forum where the Viking Sales Team receives feedback on their boats to help improve on their designs and innovations...
Mar 1, 2018 | Featured, Industry News, News
Your Next New or Pre-Owned Boat Purchase Could be a Complete Tax Write Off! If you have, or are interested in, a boat-based business but have been on the fence about your next purchase, it’s time to quit procrastinating and find the next yacht for your operation. In...
Feb 21, 2018 | Featured, Industry News, News
Opening day of the 2018 Miami Yacht Show began with a big announcement that quickly rippled across the docks on Thursday morning. Bluewater partners Earle Hall & Randy Ramsey were among the first to hear the news: Co-organizers of the Miami Yacht Show (which...
Nov 18, 2017 | Industry News, News, Regulator Boats
No salesperson can become a brand expert overnight. With technology quickly advancing in the marine marketplace, one of the best ways to keep up is through frequent product training and on-the-water experience. Bluewater’s passionate brand ambassadors always enjoy...
Sep 29, 2017 | Bluewater Perspective, Events, Featured, Industry News, Magazine, News
NAVIGATING THE EAST COAST’S BIGGEST BOAT SHOWS By: Corey Schuerman Aboat show is arguably the most fun shopping experience that you will ever have. With nice weather, it is hard not to grab a cold beverage and get lost in a dream world while walking the docks....
Sep 5, 2017 | Albemarle Boats, Bluewater Perspective, Featured, Industry News, Magazine, News
LIVING THE LIFESTYLE Pop quiz. What’s the most important trait in selecting a mid-sized offshore fishing boat? A) Proven seakeeping ability, B) Loads of experience, or C) Personal support? Well, if you’re a D) All of the above kind of guy, then Albemarle is the brand...
Jul 17, 2017 | Boat Profiles, Industry News, Magazine, News, Viking Yachts
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...
Jul 8, 2017 | Boat Profiles, Industry News, Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Magazine, News
What’s the most impressive part of a 90’ custom sportfish project with no expense spared to build it with cutting edge technologies and the highest-end appointments? Well, everything—but that might be about all we can tell you right now. That’s because the Jarrett Bay...
May 16, 2017 | Bluewater Perspective, Industry News, Magazine, News
FROM THE HELM Despite your party affiliation, one thing is clear—our country turned the page and began writing a new chapter in 2017. If you’ve walked a boat show since the presidential election, you were likely swamped by the positive energy on the docks. Marine...
Jan 24, 2017 | Industry News, News
The value of all brokerage boats sold increased 7 percent in the U.S. last month, even as the number of boats sold declined by 4 percent compared to the previous December (2015). U.S. brokers reported a total of $274.8 million paid as 1,537 boats changed hands. Read...
Jun 17, 2016 | Industry News, News
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...
