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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.

#BoatsThatTweet in the #MajPaj
#BoatsThatTweet in the #MajPaj
Thursday, 24 May 2012

I noticed a bit of banter on Twitter this week about Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee Pageant plans.

Choosing a Boat – Part 1 Dinghies and Cruisers
Choosing a Boat – Part 1 Dinghies and Cruisers
Thursday, 24 May 2012

At Boatshed Essex we have dinghies, traditional cruisers, trailer sailers, production cruisers, long-distance cruisers, cruiser-racers and multihull boats and catamarans for sale.

Latest news – Try A Boat Free Dartmouth June 2-3
Latest news – Try A Boat Free Dartmouth June 2-3
Tuesday, 22 May 2012

At Try A Boat Free in Dartmouth June 2-3rd we are offering the chance to win a ride on the Banana Shark Racing 34’ Marathon race boat! We are giving away six places to go out for a thrilling exhilarating ride on this 70mph race boat. Enter onlin...

A Great Day Out for the Boatshed Suffolk Team
A Great Day Out for the Boatshed Suffolk Team
Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Sunday’s Suffolk Boat Jumble saw a great turn out at Trinity Park despite a bracing breeze, the rain stayed away and even the sun made an appearance in the mid afternoon. The Boat Jumble organisers were blown away with the number of stall holder...

New Instructions – Nauticat 43 for sale
New Instructions – Nauticat 43 for sale
Monday, 21 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Nauticat 43. What more can I say about these fine Sparkman & Stephens designed, Finnish built yachts? Every time I go onboard I am still amazed at the volume inside – there is just so much...

New Instructions – Gibsea 284 for sale
New Instructions – Gibsea 284 for sale
Sunday, 20 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Gibsea 284 described by PBO as ‘A wolf in sheeps clothing’. This is also described as a potent performer and a lively coastal cruiser for a family. This model is fitted with the (a simple) l...

TODAY: Come to Suffolk Boat Jumble and WIN a Sunday Lunch for two at the Butt and Oyster
TODAY: Come to Suffolk Boat Jumble and WIN a Sunday Lunch for two at the Butt and Oyster
Sunday, 20 May 2012

Come and meet the Boatshed Suffolk Team at Ipswich boat jumble TODAY.
From 10.00 onwards.

Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Sunday May 20th 2012 will see the return of that Great Event: The Suffolk Boat Jumble

Fletcher Arrowsport 16 as a First Boat
Fletcher Arrowsport 16 as a First Boat
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Noel and Jayne recently bought a great value sports boat; a Fletcher Arrowsport 16 which was for sale with Boatshed Essex and kindly agreed to be interviewed for our blog.

Classic boat for sale - A piece of history for sale.
Classic boat for sale - A piece of history for sale.
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Just after the end of World War II the White Fish Authority were keen to re-start the cockle fishing industry. They designed and commissioned the building of 100 decked fishing boats with small aft wheel house, capable of collecting up to 6 tons o...

New Instruction- Westerly Griffin For Sale
New Instruction- Westerly Griffin For Sale
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Some nasty things occurred in 1980, like the assassination of John Lennon and Johnny Logan got to number 1 with “What`s another year”! On the upside though, GPS was introduced and this Westerly Griffon started out in life and it really is some...

Rickmansworth Festival 2012
Rickmansworth Festival 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

This weekend is the Rickmansworth Canal Festival 2012 and Boatshed Grand Union are sponsoring it. We will also have a stand to display information about our narrowboats, barges, project boats and widebeams for sale on or near the Grand Union Canal...

New Instructions – Westerly Fulmar For Sale
New Instructions – Westerly Fulmar For Sale
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Westerly Fulmar which was widely regarded as one of the most successful designs (though not in numbers as only about 400 were built) as the performance and handling was, and still is today, rega...

 RYA Active Marina Launch: This Weekend!
RYA Active Marina Launch: This Weekend!
Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Fambridge Yacht Haven launches its RYA Active Marina programme together with the West Wick Yacht Club open day on Saturday the 19th May 2012 and we would love to see you there!

New Listing: Princess 42 for sale
New Listing: Princess 42 for sale
Monday, 14 May 2012

We have recently listed this lovely Princess 42. She comes with a very extensive inventory; equipped from new to the highest standards with over £45K worth of extras. Having only completed 160 hours running time; this superb motor yacht looks in ...

Powerboat & Rib show 2012
Powerboat & Rib show 2012
Monday, 14 May 2012

RIBEX has been renamed The Powerboat and RIB Show , the event has been staged for the last 13 years in Weymouth, Southampton and, until this year, Cowes, under the name of RIBEX. As well as being held at prestigious Portsmouth venue, Gunwharf Qua...

Just Listed - Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer
Just Listed - Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer
Friday, 11 May 2012

Boatshed Plymouth is very pleased to have just listed this beautiful Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer. Click here for all the details and photos

Brand new narrow boat coming!
Brand new narrow boat coming!
Friday, 11 May 2012

Arriving soon on Boatshed Thames listings will be a brand new 57ft Narrowboat for sale. The shell has been manufactured by Scanalcraft in Worcestershire and it has a Barrus Shanks 45 hp engine.

Get On the Water to try a boat for free!
Get On the Water to try a boat for free!
Friday, 11 May 2012

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at boating? Well now you can, for free! An exciting “On the Water” event called Try A Boat Free is taking place in Dartmouth to encourage non-boaters to find out what they are missing.

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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.