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“Floor Reel” Wins World Record Billfish Prize at White Marlin Open

“Floor Reel” Wins World Record Billfish Prize at White Marlin Open

A very big congratulations to the Belcher family and the team aboard Floor Reel for their impressive win at the White Marlin Open. Their 640.5-pound blue marlin secured them a jackpot of over $6.2M! The captain and crew aboard Floor Reel enjoy ultra-pure water produced by the latest technology from Blue Water Desalination.

While the White Marlin Open is known as the richest billfish tournament in the world, a prize payout this big is unheard of. It was made possible due to this blue marlin, caught by angler John Ols, being the only qualifying fish brought to the scales during the tournament. Tournament rules dictate how the prize money for white and blue marlin, and first, second and third place is disbursed, but with only one qualifying billfish brought to the scales, it became a winner-take-all payout.

The total tournament purse for the 50th edition of this Ocean City, Maryland, USA tournament exceeded $10.5M so there was over $4M awarded to other categories including tuna, top boat, top angler and more.

The Floor Reel is a 57-foot custom sportfishing boat which is equipped with the latest in cutting-edge watermaker technology from Blue Water Desalination. Near-endless freshwater is produced by their Express XT 600 in the boat, while a ClearMate Mobile purifies water back at the dock for a spotless washdown. We are so excited for the owners, captain and crew of Floor Reel on this win and we are grateful for them entrusting their freshwater needs, both on the water and at the docks, to our innovative marine desalination systems.

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Floor Reel blue marlin at White Marlin Open
See the New ClearMate Mobile at a Gulf Coast Fishing Tournament this Summer

See the New ClearMate Mobile at a Gulf Coast Fishing Tournament this Summer

For our friends along the Gulf Coast of the United States, we are offering opportunities to see the all-new ClearMate Mobile during any of these fishing tournaments.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

June 3 – 9
Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel, Biloxi, MS

Louisiana Billfish Classic

Louisiana Billfish Classic

June 12 – 16
Hurricane Hole, Grand Isle, LA

Blue Marlin Grand Championship

Blue Marlin Grand Championship

July 9 – 14
The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

Texas Billfish Classic

Texas Billfish Classic

July 16 – 20
Freeport Marina, Freeport, TX

Thanks to our partnership with the 45′ Buddy Davis, REHAB, and owner Jasen Gast, we are able to offer this unique opportunity to experience the next evolution of watermaker products. Due to REHAB‘s busy schedule during these tournaments, we suggest you contact the team directly and plan to visit the docks before or after the tournament fishing days.

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New Miami Venue & New Product Debut

New Miami Venue & New Product Debut

Meet the Blue Water Team in Miami!

February 14 – 18, 2019

NEW VENUE!
On Biscayne Bay, Booth 244

The prestigious Miami Yacht Show has a new location this year in the heart of Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. Located between MacArthur and Venetian Causeways, this new venue offers an expanded VIP lounge, more parking and a short ferry ride to the neighboring Miami International Boat Show.

Party with the Blue Water Team

We are spreading some love to our customers and friends on Valentine’s Day with complimentary cocktails from Gosling’s Rum! Save the date and plan to join us on Thursday, February 14th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at our display Booth #244 during the Miami Yacht Show.