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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.
WINTER - Is your boat covered?
Thursday, 26 November 2015The recent cold weather snap has given us a sharp reminder that winter is finally on its way.
A boat with an interesting history - Classic Laurent Giles Design Channel Class No 28
Wednesday, 25 November 2015At Boatshed we pride ourselves on really getting to know the boats we have for sale. This means from time to time we come across vessels with such an interesting history it’s worth an extramention.
A boat with an interesting history - Nelson 34 Aft Cabin Mk 6
Wednesday, 18 November 2015At Boatshed we pride ourselves on really getting to know the boats we have for sale. This means from time to time we come across vessels with such an interesting history they are worth an extra mention.
December Boatbid Auction - Catalogue PREVIEW
Wednesday, 11 November 2015Next months auction commences on Thursday 11th December and runs until Tuesday 15th December. There are a large variety of boats for sale, here are just a selection of the boats featured:
SEA START - Should you join?
Friday, 30 October 2015As a boat owner, I have always taken out insurance to protect myself against the unknown but I have never really considered breakdown protection.
Boatshed Preferred Partners - A day in the life of a Sail Maker!
Friday, 30 October 2015I recently published a blog explaining how our Preferred Partners Scheme works. As a follow on A day in the life of series was born, starting with.... A day if the life of a Sail Maker!
Applications are now closed - Could you be the Boatshed Blogger?
Wednesday, 28 October 2015Thank you applications now closed
We have a Winner of the Paddle Board!!
Tuesday, 27 October 2015Congratulations go to Richard Slape. We had thousands of entries to the competition. Ian Dawes Yacht Broker from Boatshed Port Solent, Wendy Barker from Boatshed HQ and Chrissie Capel from Boatshed HQ met Richard and his son Peter at Trafalgar W...
Boatbid Auction - Have you entered?
Friday, 23 October 2015It's an online auction site for used boats where potential customers can bid to purchase the boat of their dreams. BoatBid.com's process means you can bid with confidence, each boat can be surveyed and sea trialled before you make the final decis...
Are These the Five Spookiest #Canals This #Halloween?
Friday, 23 October 2015Boating charities and waterways attractions offer a variety of eerie entertainment choices around this time of year, for those who love narrowboats and canals.
Discounts for Boatshed Customers!
Tuesday, 20 October 2015Boatshed are now working with a series of Local, National and International companies to offer you discounts on equipment and services for your boat.
Fowey: A Nautical Destination
Monday, 19 October 2015A few weeks ago the Boatshed team decided to pull into Fowey. We didn’t quite realise that it was also the Fowey Regatta, so this made things a little busier than normal. If you have never visited Fowey, I can strongly recommend it. It seems to ...
Island Harbour lift out facilities up to 50 tonnes
Friday, 16 October 2015Island Harbour Marina is one of the Solent's best-kept secrets. Situated two miles south of Cowes on the River Medina. Its a peaceful marina with over 200 berths for annual moorings and visiting yachts and great facilities including...
Fancy a snack?
Friday, 16 October 2015Every year Boatshed exhibit at the Southampton International Boat Show and when I wander around I see so many things that I think would be useful to buy, however is it something I really need and will it just sit in the cupboard? Should I buy ano...
Island Harbour mooring info
Friday, 16 October 2015Island harbour Marina have 222 berths, the maximum draught we can take is 2.5 meters. maximum length 20 meters and maximum beam (due to the lock) is 7.5 meters. Lock keepers are always on hand to help you dock, and offer a friendly, person...
Island Harbour Marina entry
Friday, 16 October 2015Island Harbour marina on the Isle of Wight is accessed through a lock. For a boat with a six foot draft access is from 3 hours either side of High water. Please do contact the Lock Control Tower when you are entering the Folly Reach just up river ...
Strictly Boatshed
Tuesday, 13 October 2015My colleagues at Boatshed HQ (Click Here to checkout Boatshed.com – one of the largest international Yacht Brokerage groups in the world with 50+ branches worldwide) weren’t the least bit surprised when they saw the title of my latest...
Do people say nice things about yacht brokers?
Monday, 12 October 2015This month we have been looking at ideas that surround review sites and generally getting reviews for our Boatshed businesses. If you consider the success of Trip Advisor for the hotel industry, why not extent this customer focussed review princi...
Dinghy Dilema - Choosing your next Inflatable dinghy
Saturday, 10 October 2015What ever your next dinghy is, its always a compromise, but getting the balance right for practicality, cost and usability is really important. We look at various types of used dinghies.
Rib Day - Definitely!
Friday, 09 October 2015Is it just me or is everyone else starting to pack away their shorts and flip flops and slip into something a little warmer? The summer seems to have been and gone in a blur and now everyone is talking about autumn but it certainly didn’t seem ...
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