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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.

Welcome Portsmouth Marine Training to the Boatshed Preferred Partners Program
Welcome Portsmouth Marine Training to the Boatshed Preferred Partners Program
Friday, 12 August 2016

Boatshed are committed to reducing the cost of boat ownership and we are please to announce that Portsmouth Marine Training have joined Boatshed's Preferred Partners Program.

Boatshed are Recruiting! - JOB VACANCY
Boatshed are Recruiting! - JOB VACANCY
Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Boatshed have a position available for a part time administration assistant to work within their HQ team for approx 10 hours per week.

20,000 boats SOLD - What's Boatshed secret?
20,000 boats SOLD - What's Boatshed secret?
Friday, 29 July 2016

So far Boatshed has sold over 20,000 boats by matching buyers with boats. Why has Boatshed been so successful, whats their secret?

Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial
Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial
Thursday, 16 June 2016

We are delighted to announce two new members of the Boatshed Central Sales Team - Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial.

Seaworks 2016
Seaworks 2016
Monday, 13 June 2016

Seaworks is a bit like a boat show but one where they bring along all the big boys toys :). Big boats and big gear is the story of the day here. If you like your Seafaring gear to be that little bit over spec, then you will love this event....

Boatshed partners with PSP Logistics on used commercial vessels
Boatshed partners with PSP Logistics on used commercial vessels
Monday, 13 June 2016

Boatshed partner with PSP to facilitate the simpler sale and transport of used commercial vessels across the world.

July Boat Auction for Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats
July Boat Auction for Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats
Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The next BoatBid Boat Auction is on 15 - 19 July 2016. This time there's specialist categories for various types of boats including Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats and many more.

Boatshed Commercial exhibiting at Seaworks 2016
Boatshed Commercial exhibiting at Seaworks 2016
Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Come and visit the team from Boatshed Commercial at Seaworks Exhibition for Commercial work boats at Mayflower park, Southampton in June 14-16, 2016. Boatshed Commercial developed their specialist yacht brokerage with the constant demand for t...

Sea Beyond Disability - Wales Challenge
Sea Beyond Disability - Wales Challenge
Sunday, 15 May 2016

We met Ben around 20 years ago and even then I never thought of him as having a disability, whilst he couldn't get around as quickly as his siblings it never slowed him down. Ben has Cerebral Palsy which commonly affects muscular coordination, mob...

What our customers say about using Boatshed to sell and buy a boat
What our customers say about using Boatshed to sell and buy a boat
Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Here are a handful of what our customers think of buying or selling a boat through Boatshed...

Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Thursday, 24 March 2016

We want our customers to feel valued, informed and, well…… loved. Instead of us keeping all the useful information about boat sales to ourselves, we have developed some tools to allow our customers to keep themselves informed whilst selling a...

A day in the Life of ‘Boatshed Broker Support’
A day in the Life of ‘Boatshed Broker Support’
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

The Boatshed HQ Support team has plenty of experience within the brokerage and marine industry and is able to provide constant support to all Boatshed Brokers.

Jumping in! - Notes from a new Boatshed Broker
Jumping in! - Notes from a new Boatshed Broker
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Last year Edward Kay joined the Boatshed Team, setting up Boatshed Riviera in the South of France as a new franchisee broker. A second broker, Solenne Vaudin d’Imecourt, now assists him. Edward has had a lifetime love affair with boating and th...

Legal Know How - UK Marine Insurance Contracts
Legal Know How - UK Marine Insurance Contracts
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

From August 2016 changes in Consumer Insurance law will affect anyone who buys pleasure boat or charter boat insurance which is subject to English law.

The view from our window: America’s Cup Challenge - Land Rover BAR
The view from our window: America’s Cup Challenge - Land Rover BAR
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) was established by Great Britain sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie in June 2014 with the ambitious aim of winning for Britain the 35th America’s Cup.

Boatshed and pleasure boating in Asia
Boatshed and pleasure boating in Asia
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

As one of the world’s largest and most forward looking brokerages, Boatshed has been working in the newer Far East and Asian pleasure boat markets for some years.

Boatshed.com New feature - Searching for your next boat..
Boatshed.com New feature - Searching for your next boat..
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

From March 10th it will be even easier to find your ideal boat through Boatshed's new 'Saved Searches' tool. Quite simply, when looking for a boat on any Boatshed website, you can save your search and then receive a e-mail when a new boat/s ma...

Tropical islands and Caribbean sailing
Tropical islands and Caribbean sailing
Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Wow, what an amazing few days sailing in the BVI's sailing onboard this Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. The BVI's are amazing to sail around, lots of islands within easy reach, great temperature, you don't need huge change of clothes as its warm enough t...

Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Monday, 01 February 2016

The 2015 Southampton Boat Show was once again a fantastic event, with over 110,000 visitors during the 10 days, 330 boats on the water and an array of exhibitors, there was literally something for everybody!

How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
Friday, 29 January 2016

BoatBid enables the boat buyer to bid with the confidence that any boat can be surveyed and sea trialed before you make the decision to purchase. The transaction is handled by one of Boatshed's brokers.

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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.