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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

New Instructions – Cornish Shrimper 19 For Sale
New Instructions – Cornish Shrimper 19 For Sale
Sunday, 05 August 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale an ever popular Cornish Shripmer 19. This example is fitted with the inboard diesel which has recently been checked over by marine engineers. The boat has been professionally prepared and she is o...

NEW Boatshed Safety Shop
NEW Boatshed Safety Shop
Friday, 03 August 2012

Nobody knows the importance of having the right safety equipment onboard better than our own Directors, Neil and Mandy Chapman, they were rescued by the RNLI in the Bay of Biscay in October 1998 when their boat rolled 360 degrees, this was a life...

Boat of the Moment: Sealine F42/5
Boat of the Moment: Sealine F42/5
Thursday, 02 August 2012

Our boat of the moment is this beautiful Sealine F42/5

“Once in a Blue Moon....”
“Once in a Blue Moon....”
Thursday, 02 August 2012

Can it be that this is your best month to purchase a boat? YES! A great selection of pre-owned boats, extraordinary prices, and several months of nice cruising weather ahead make August a rare Blue Moon opportunity for boat buyers.

The Floating Market is Open!
The Floating Market is Open!
Wednesday, 01 August 2012

The trading boats have now gathered at Mile End on the Regent’s Canal in London creating a most unusual market. Strangely reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s floating market, (featured in the 1996 urban fantasy TV series Neverwhere,) it is a vibrant ...

Olympic #Sailing Roundup
Olympic #Sailing Roundup
Wednesday, 01 August 2012

Sunday kicked off with a good day for Australia, Russia and Spain. The three nations won both of their races in The Elliott 6m.

Surf Fest at Doris Duke's Rough Point Newport Rhode Island
Surf Fest at Doris Duke's Rough Point Newport Rhode Island
Wednesday, 01 August 2012

Boatshed Newport International Yacht Brokers were in attendance at the Newport RI 2012 Surf Fest at the Rough Point estate of the late tobacco heiress Doris Duke. She was an avid surfer in Hawaii where she owned another beautiful estate called Sh...

New brokerage service for the Inland Waterways
New brokerage service for the Inland Waterways
Tuesday, 31 July 2012

British Waterways Marinas Ltd, one of the largest marina operators in the country, has appointed Boatshed.com as its sole provider of brokerage at its marinas in the South and West.

New Instructions – Westerly Konsort For Sale
New Instructions – Westerly Konsort For Sale
Monday, 30 July 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a fine Westerly Konsort. The Konsort was in production from 1979 to 1992 and a total of 704 were built making it the second most successful Westerly after the Centaur. I had the pleasure of photog...

The Olympic Sailing Begins!
The Olympic Sailing Begins!
Sunday, 29 July 2012

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has taken temporary ownership of the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Village in Portland. 700 athletes and 550 officials will stay at the Sailing Village, with about half that number using the accommodat...

Fast Fisher Frenzy at Boatshed Port Solent!
Fast Fisher Frenzy at Boatshed Port Solent!
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Now that the good weather is back it may be time to hang that sign on the shed door... “Gone Fishin”

Boat of the Moment: Snapdragon 24
Boat of the Moment: Snapdragon 24
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Our boat of the moment is this Snapdragon 24. She has been very well cared for, and is in commission ready to use.

Over 70 USED RIBS for sale with Boatshed.com
Over 70 USED RIBS for sale with Boatshed.com
Thursday, 26 July 2012

Boatshed.com International boat & yacht brokers have over 70 RIBS for sale, from 2.85 meters to 10.5 meters.

Linslade Canal Festival 2012
Linslade Canal Festival 2012
Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Could this be the first sunny canal festival of the year? This Saturday is the 10th Linslade Canal Festival, a free community event promoting rural arts and crafts, conservation, canal life and the heritage of the town's green spaces. It is orga...

Marked Down, Price Cut, Recently Reduced!
Marked Down, Price Cut, Recently Reduced!
Saturday, 21 July 2012

However you say it, this is the perfect time for boat shoppers to buy! Our sellers are motivated and it shows with many recent price reductions in our inventory.

Boatshed Inland Launches Free ebook: Living on a Boat
Boatshed Inland Launches Free ebook: Living on a Boat
Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Over the years that Boatshed Grand Union has been selling boats on the inland waterways, several questions have recurred time and time again.

'Push the Boat Out' day: 21st July
'Push the Boat Out' day: 21st July
Tuesday, 17 July 2012

To celebrate London 2012 there’s a special day to get lots of British boats out on to the water.

Take a bow....
Take a bow....
Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Boatshed North Wales have some cracking bowriders for sale on brokerage, all waiting to put in a good performance for their new owners.

Hot Boat at a Hot Price!
Hot Boat at a Hot Price!
Monday, 16 July 2012

Ranger Tugs R-29 — a hot boat at a hot price. Recently-reduced and the best-priced, most well-equipped R-29 anywhere. Waterline Boats took this boat on trade, has it in in its inventory and needs it sold. If you’re in the market for a trailer...

RIBs - any which way  you like them
RIBs - any which way you like them
Monday, 16 July 2012

Having fun on the water is about getting the right boat for the job – which is why so many people consider buying a RIB as a cost-effective and relatively hassle-free way to securing that big grin that just says YES!!! Easy launching and shorel...

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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.