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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Reported by Soundings Trade Only from data curated by YachtWorld, March has shown a great sales increase as opposed to the first months of 2016. Although sales value was down over last year, this is only due to sharp decreases in the value of boats sold in the segment...
YachtWorld has released their final sales and volume figures for all of 2015 throughout the United States and Europe. A quick overview of the data shows a market that continues to strengthen and improve. Final brokerage sales figures for 2015 in the Mid-Atlantic and...
Growth in sales volume as well as value increased over July 2014 to help close out the peak of boat selling season strong. YachtWorld and partner SoldBoats.com reports a 2% increase in sales volume with an impressive $35 million increase in sales value over last year....