Feb 4, 2019 | Bluewater Perspective, Featured, News, Viking Yachts |
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...
Jan 25, 2019 | Bluewater Perspective, Featured, News |
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...
Sep 7, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Boat Profiles, Featured, Magazine, News, Sabre Yachts |
Some fortunate yacht owners enjoy frequently trading for a new boat, while others buy and hold. Despite what camp you’re in, the biggest questions marking either journey come when it is time to list your boat for sale. “Will I get near my asking price? How big of a...
Aug 28, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Featured, Jupiter Boats, Magazine, News, Regulator Boats |
by Capt. Dave Lear How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts? Exceptional offshore fishing boats are not a fluke. They are the culmination of exact calculations, computer-assisted design and a well-executed...
Aug 2, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Magazine, News, Princess Yachts |
Big Data. Computational Algorithms. Machine Learning. To many of us, these may be meaningless buzzwords of the computer age. But for modern naval architects, these are quickly advancing fields of research that are helping to redefine the next generations of luxury...
Jul 24, 2018 | Albemarle Boats, Bluewater Perspective, Magazine, News |
Bridging The Gap Why Albemarle Stands Alone Building Small Inboard Express Boats It used to be that you could easily find a simple, inboard-powered fishing boat starting at 24 feet on up. Those days are long gone. Unless you’ve been boating under a rock, you know...
Jul 2, 2018 | Back Cove Yachts, Bluewater Perspective, Magazine, News |
Examining Back Cove’s Single Engine Success When a boater is ready to fulfill their cruising ambitions, there is no shortage of options available on the market to satisfy that itch. Downeast style sedan bridge layouts remain a popular choice due to their classic...
Jun 29, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Featured, Industry News, News, Viking Yachts |
by Magnus Thiersmann With 54 years of boat building in their wake, there is no argument that Viking Yachts is a major industry player, if not the single most influential sportfish builder in the world. In addition to a strong dealership network (in which Bluewater can...
Jun 26, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, News, Viking Yachts |
A Decade-Long Billfishing Career Wrought with Awards and Tournament Success William Farrior fished his first Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament at the age of 6 with his dad Bill. At age 7 he caught his first billfish and by age 9 was awarded First Place Dolphin in the...
May 29, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Events, Featured, News |
Bluewater Legacy by Deirdre Bell Loftin Bluewater Navigates Fifty Years of Success From a backyard sailboat operation to a driving force in the cruising and sportfishing worlds, Bluewater Yacht Sales has both shaped the industry and bowed to the winds of change. And...
Mar 23, 2018 | Bluewater Perspective, Featured, News |
Company Announces New Location at Long Bay Pointe Marina After fifty years in the Hampton Roads area, Bluewater Yacht Sales will now also have a permanent location in Virginia Beach, VA at Long Bay Pointe Marina. This office will be the tenth for the company, with...
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...
