Bluewater Rigging is on the Move

Bluewater Granville

Feb 20, 2017

Bluewater Rigging British Columbia’s leader in marine electrical is expanding again and opening a NEW waterfront Showroom on Granville Island March 1, 2017.

After 17 years of steady growth, Bluewater is proud to add a new showroom that will enhance their client’s experience and knowledge by showcasing and demonstrating the latest and most innovative products for yachts. Customers can interact with a working Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer demo unit and the newest models from market leaders such as Fischer Panda Generator, Sea Recovery Watermakers and Master Volt.

Owner Andy MacDonald says “Bluewater is very grateful to have long standing partnerships with great innovators , and now we get to show how that technology benefits our customers before they invest. We take great pride in offering the best technology and service to ensure our customers have the smoothest and most memorable yachting experiences possible. We hope everyone will join us for our grand opening in April 2017.” Customers are invited to test the demos in the new Bluewater Showroom after March 1, 2017.

Bluewater (Rigging) Vancouver, is British Columbia’s leader in marine electrical & systems for Motor Yachts, Mega Yachts and Sailing Yachts. Bluewater is the only Marine Designated Electrical Contractor in British Columbia with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsed Electricians. Since 1999, BW has grown it’s locally owned & operated business from sailing yacht rigging and commissioning to a full service marine electrical facility, and is now well established as the preferred technical service provider of BC’s yachting community as well as industry leading manufacturers such as Seakeeper, Sea Recovery, Master Volt and Fisher- Panda. Bluewater Vancouver is Canada’s leading service provider for Seakeeper Inc., which won Best in Gear & Equipment at the Vancouver Boat Show 2017.

BW's New LocationBluewater is extremely proud to have wrapped up 2016 having confirmed deliveries of two projects with partner Seakeeper, including their latest model the DC powered Seakeeper 3.

Seakeeper Inc., Regional Sales Manager Berkeley Andrews:

“We are very excited to have such a great start in the BC market with Bluewater , delivering 2 gyros inside of a year from our Canadian launch far exceeded expectations and we couldn’t be happier to enter 2017 with Bluewater representing us in the British Columbia market. We are excited to give Canadian yacht Owners a smoother more enjoyable experience for the whole family.” |

Bluewater Rigging Owner, Andrew MacDonald

“Seakeeper is continuously innovating, and having the chance to deliver one of the first Seakeeper 3 gyros produced is a proud moment for the whole Bluewater team. Our clients are very pleased with the over 90% reduction in boat roll which has made for more enjoyable sailing. We are looking forward to an exciting 2017 with new product and developments from the Bluewater and Seakeeper partnership.

Please contact marketing@bluewaterrigging.com if additional editorial, product information or photo images are required.

BlueWater Rigging: 1815 Mast Tower Lane Vancouver BC, (on Granville Island)

PHONE: +1.604.809.7245 www.bluewaterrigging.com FACEBOOK: @BluewaterVancouver TWITTER: @BluewaterVan

 

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