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...
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...
by Capt. Dave Lear Exceptional offshore fishing boats are not a fluke. They are the culmination of exact calculations, computer-assisted design and a well-executed manufacturing process. Each one is conceived to fill a niche in a product line because of size or style....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Examining the all-new 425hp Yamaha V8 Outboard XTO Offshore Power System Ahead of the official May 22nd launch date, the internet and social media was abuzz with discussions about Yamaha’s newest secret weapon: the 425hp XTO Offshore series V8 outboard motor....
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...
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...