MARLIN ON THE HOMEFRONT by Dave Ferrell While more and more sportfishers are heading off for billfish hotspots in the far flung reaches of the globe, the spectacular billfishing occurring each summer on the Mid-Atlantic Coast has a lot of boats coming back home for...
Roughly ten years ago, a group of friends decided to rent a boat one summer weekend and enjoy the sights along the Potomac River. That’s when Dave Rost, a 12-year Army Veteran, met his wife-to-be, Dana. The two subsequently spent evenings and weekends together boating...
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...
Viking is no stranger to motoryacht design and production – they’ve been doing it for most of their half-century of existence. After debuting the 75 Motoryacht a little over 2 years ago at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Viking Yachts has been...
The decision to sell our 52 Hatteras Convertible was a difficult one. Deciding on a broker; however, was easy. During my 50-plus years in the marine business, I’ve been delighted to have worked professionally with Johnny Hicks for more than 30-years. Johnny has a...
I have known Joe for almost 20 years buying and selling 4 boats from small to large, production to custom, he knows them all. Being a yacht broker is in his genetics and it shows. He has always been professional and extremely educated in the process representing me...
Slow Down… and Enjoy What’s the difference between selling out and sold out? Well, don’t ask us—we’re not musicians! All we know is the annual Bluewater Summer Cruise has been a sold out event the last two years running. Each July the ever-expanding...
We met Mr. Joe Green in late 2014 when looking for our first sport-fishing boat. Joe was very knowledgeable and helped guide us in the right direction. This was key being we did not have the experience needed to make sound decisions on our own. There were several...
Hampton, Virginia’s Bluewater Yachting Center Hosts Boats, Vendors & More May 6 – 7, 2017 The new Lower Bay Boat Show, to be held at the amenity-rich Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton, Virginia is set to offer the region’s boating enthusiasts with an...
I am so glad I dealt with Joe Green when looking for my first boat. He asked me the right questions and steered me in the right direction to suit my needs. His years of experience on the water and with all types of watercraft is something that is absolutely invaluable...
I have known Joe Green with Bluewater Yacht Sales for over 8 years. He has assisted me with both selling and purchasing boats over that period of time. Joe has always been extremely helpful throughout each transaction, and his professionalism, as well as honesty,...
Johnny Hicks was the consummate professional from my first contact with him until I received the closing proceeds: very responsive, kept me informed and advised throughout the process. He took the time to familiarize himself with the details of my boat, and his...