


Hooking Up with Operation Resolute
On June 5th, 2019, a group from Operation Resolute paid a visit to Morehead City, NC for their annual sportfishing excursion. Operation Resolute is a North Carolina based non-profit, dedicated to serving active duty military Chaplains and Servicemen through outdoor...
Keeping Tradition Alive
Bluewater Plays a Role in Family’s Boating Legacy John Conrad would tell you that he was born into boating. “My dad always had boats, and I began working on boats as a teen and young adult,” he says. About twenty years ago, Conrad bought his first boat and has...
Bluewater Yacht Sales & Boating Industry Mourn the Loss of Jan Boone
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bluewater Yacht Sales President, Jan Boone, on May 29th after a courageous battle with cancer. This devastating loss to her family, friends & co-workers has also jolted the close-knit boating industry...
Should You Buy a Boat Trailer?
When shopping for your next boat, you may consider whether or not you will need to purchase a trailer. Having a trailerable boat allows for a lot of flexibility, but it can also create complications if you do not do your research. These are some of the most notable...
Building for the Future
Bluewater’s Annual Meeting and Team Appreciation Event The first week of April brought together Bluewater’s Sales, Support and Service teams for the annual Team Appreciation Event in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over the course of two days, the entire company...
Getting Pre-Qualified For Your Boat Purchase
What to Expect When Seeking Pre-Approval Just as you would get pre-qualified before shopping for a new home, it is best to be prepared with a budget before you fall in love with a boat that may be out of reach. Boats are considered a discretionary purchase – meaning...
Top Reasons to Document Your Vessel
When going into the purchase of a vessel, we are commonly asked whether or not you should Document with the U.S. Coast Guard. In some situations the decision is based off of the preferences of the buyer, but in other situations it is required to proceed with the...
What You Need to Know About Valhalla Boatworks
On February 1st, 2019, Viking Yachts CEO Pat Healey announced the creation of a new company called Valhalla Boatworks. The mission of this company is to take the signature Viking quality that has been seen in their sportfishing and motor yachts and integrate it into a...
5 Tips for Selling Your Boat
Are you considering selling your boat? Whether you sell with a broker or sell privately, there are several things you should consider before putting up the “For Sale” sign. The last thing you want to do is place your boat on the market prematurely and have it sit...
Introducing the Regulator 26XO
Are you looking for a center console that can take you anywhere? A boat that is practical for the family, but equipped for serious fishing? A boat that is nimble enough to navigate the flats, but robust enough to venture offshore? This boat does not exist…until now....