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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.

Spotlight on bespoke Pilot Cutter 65
Spotlight on bespoke Pilot Cutter 65
Wednesday, 06 January 2016

This week the spotlight is on a magnificent bespoke Pilot Cutter 65, built in 2013 with 8 sleeping berths, 3 heads, air conditioning and an on deck Jacuzzi.

From the Galley - END OF VEG SOUP!
From the Galley - END OF VEG SOUP!
Tuesday, 05 January 2016

If you have a few bits of tatty old veg in your locker or your fridge after Christmas - as long as they are still edible, why not make a soup. Using a pressure cooker its dead easy to make a tasty soup for all your crew. Its a fiery soup with ...

Join Boatshed
Join Boatshed
Friday, 01 January 2016

A quick explanation on how the system works by Neil Chapman.

Boatshed Marina and Boatyard commercial partnerships
Boatshed Marina and Boatyard commercial partnerships
Friday, 01 January 2016

An ongoing commercial relationship with Boatshed.com that is working with marinas and boayards across a range of international locations.

Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Wednesday, 30 December 2015

After spending six months in Denmark, we’re now once again back on the boat and ready to engage in new cruising adventures! In late November, we returned to the boat, which had been on the hard in Indiantown near Lake Okeechobee in southern Flor...

Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Buying and selling a boat can be quite a daunting process, not to mention emotional, especially if you are selling something that has given you a tremendous amount of fun, challenges and happiness over the years and has become close to your heart....

56 point boat check
56 point boat check
Thursday, 24 December 2015

At Boatshed we are always thinking of ways to help people sell their boats more efficiently and providing a better service to both seller and purchaser.

December Auction Results
December Auction Results
Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Record number of bids received!

Spotlight on Searif 55
Spotlight on Searif 55
Wednesday, 23 December 2015

At 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 that are in themselves different or interesting that they are worth an extra mention.

A very Merry Christmas to you all
A very Merry Christmas to you all
Wednesday, 23 December 2015

From all at Boatshed, we wish you all a very, very, very merry Christmas.

Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Monday, 21 December 2015

From the start, Boatshed has always been about promoting and harnessing those family values that most boaters share; spending time together afloat with family and friends; owning a beloved boat that becomes part of the family; weekends spent at an...

Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Friday, 18 December 2015

If you fancy a dip in the sea at Christmas, you are either brave/daft or raising money for charity – after all who would want to leave the comfort of their over warm homes to jump into icy waters if it wasn’t for charity!?

Buy Boats with Bitcoin at Boatshed
Buy Boats with Bitcoin at Boatshed
Thursday, 17 December 2015

With the increased popularity of Bitcoin and Barclays Bank now set to start accepting the "virtual" currency. Boatshed wanted to get ahead of the curve and offer "Bitcoin" as a currency choice when buying a boat. This is a first for the marine ind...

A day in the life of a Boatshed broker - Tim Kingston of Boatshed Brighton
A day in the life of a Boatshed broker - Tim Kingston of Boatshed Brighton
Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Here at Boatshed we have some fabulous brokers and today we’d like to put the spotlight on Tim Kingston who is the Boatshed broker for Brighton.

GADGET TEST - Mr D's Thermal Cooker - a very handy Christmas present
GADGET TEST - Mr D's Thermal Cooker - a very handy Christmas present
Monday, 14 December 2015

What is it - It is a cooker based on the hay box principle. Once the ingredients have been brought to the boil on your stove, you place the cooking pans into the outer casing, shut the lid and it carries on cooking - WITH NO POWER SOURCE, ...

8 Canal Traders for Unique Christmas Shopping
8 Canal Traders for Unique Christmas Shopping
Monday, 14 December 2015

If you've already tried your favourite canal market but are still looking for some inspiration for an original gift idea, here are eight suggestions from some narrowboat-based businesses.

Boatshed Neil in Italy, Holland, Seattle and Malaysia
Boatshed Neil in Italy, Holland, Seattle and Malaysia
Saturday, 12 December 2015

Neil and Mandy drove to Southern Italy to investigate marina and potential Boatshed opportunities along the Bay of Naples as well as a host of other areas in Italy. Happy to report that large quantities of boats exist in marinas and yards, very o...

Boatshed meets....Hannah Diamond who hopes to be bring a Gold Medal home from the Rio Olympics 2016.
Boatshed meets....Hannah Diamond who hopes to be bring a Gold Medal home from the Rio Olympics 2016.
Friday, 11 December 2015

John Gimson and Hannah Diamond teamed up in November 2014. They sail a Nacra 17, which is the new mixed multihull for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. They are serious contenders for bringing home a medal.

A boat with an interesting history - Dutch 45ft Liveaboard
A boat with an interesting history - Dutch 45ft Liveaboard
Wednesday, 09 December 2015

At 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 extra mention.

Boatshed Preferred Partners - A Day in the life of a Marine Insurance Company
Boatshed Preferred Partners - A Day in the life of a Marine Insurance Company
Wednesday, 09 December 2015

In our new Worcester ‘centre of excellence’ office, where we offer a consistent and seamless service from the heart of the country.

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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.

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