Bluewater Sales Professionals Emphasize Relationships to Replicate Success Although the current condition of the boating industry is what some may consider unprecedented—high demand, short supply and little relief in sight—for a seasoned sales professional, it’s just...
Sales & Service Go Hand-in-Hand When buying a boat, your immediate goal is to get out on the water in it as soon as possible. Visions of cruising, fishing, island-hopping and watersports with family and friends are at the forefront of your mind. After navigating...
Why You Need a Listing Agent for Your Boat Sale In today’s world of always-on social media and the internet, it is easy to feel like an expert after watching a YouTube video and surveying some friends. The online world has a sea of tools to sell just about anything,...
Why a Buyer’s Agent is a Good Idea for Your New Boat Search Purchasing a boat is an exciting venture, but it can also include surprises and red tape that threaten to quickly take the fun out of the process. One of the best investments you can make to ensure your...
How to Get Full Value for Your Boat It is no secret the marine market has experienced unprecedented demand over the last two years. To say we are in a seller’s market is quite the understatement. The annual Market Index report by YachtWorld calculated a 13% increase...
None of us saw 2020 coming, but we navigated through it together, adapting and persevering. We strived to continue serving our customers in every aspect of the boating lifestyle while welcoming new families and friends to the on-water lifestyle. The passion and love...
Milton Hess’s boating journey began in 1953 when his first boat arrived on the front porch – a 10-foot Chris-Craft runabout boat kit that he assembled himself. 60 years later, Milton and his wife, Carolyn, are cruising the Chesapeake Bay in their recently purchased...
Whether you are preparing to sell your boat, or you are just curious how boat value is calculated, this guide will help you learn what you can expect when you go to market. We receive hundreds of boat value requests every year, and we must consider several different...
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...
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...
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...
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...