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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.
How are we doing?
Thursday, 04 June 2015At Boatshed we encourage feedback from our customers, as a way of monitoring and improving the services we offer. Here are some recent comments we have received:
IPAs - Independent Pre-Sale Assessments
Thursday, 04 June 2015At the Southampton Boat Show last year, Boatshed, together with the Marine Inspection Association of leading marine surveyors, introduced the use of IPAs when selling used sail and motor boats. An IPA is a further tool to increase the transparency...
MTA - the Maritime Training Academy’s Diploma in Yacht Brokerage
Thursday, 04 June 2015Boatshed is delighted to announce its endorsement of the Maritime Training Academy's Diploma in Yacht Brokerage, the leading distance learning course to train and prepare new brokers for the used boat industry. Boatshed is working with the MTA to...
BWML (British Waterways Marinas) and Boatshed
Thursday, 04 June 2015We are delighted to announce our new relationship with BWML. BWML is part of the UK’s Canal & River Trust (formally, British Waterways) a national charity whose primary role is the custodian and navigation authority for around 2,000...
Why Boatshed can sell your boat
Tuesday, 14 April 2015Boatshed is one of the largest international yacht brokerages in the world, specialising in the sale and purchase of second-hand sail and motor boats. The original business, set up in Milford Haven Marina some 15 years ago, by seasoned sailor...
Currency news - British pound, all time high against the Euro
Friday, 13 March 2015With the British pound is on a seven year high against the Euro which could remain for the next few months and is excellent news for boat buyers. As the Euro continues to slide British pound, if you are thinking of buying a boat in the Euro zone c...
Great opportunities for UK buyers!
Monday, 09 February 2015With the Pound currently reaching "Interbank " rates of around 1.35 Euros, now is a great time for UK buyers to consider buying their next boat in Spain.
Boatshed Newsletter November 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014Welcome to Boatsheds Newsletter, in it we round-up what Boatshed has been up to in the boat sales market and report on major events and trends in the sector. We are also introducing new and exciting Boatshed products and initiatives to suppor...
Strong Pound makes for interesting opportunities abroad
Sunday, 28 September 2014There are some great opportunities at the moment for UK buyers to take advantage of the strength of the Pound's rate against the Euro.
Diary of 2015 Boatshed Events, Boat Shows and Regattas
Friday, 01 August 2014Events, Boat Shows and Regattas in which Boatshed plan to participate, or which are of interest to our customers, during 2015.
UK and European VAT issues explained by a leading industry expert
Friday, 01 August 2014This end-of-year review focuses on the VAT 'hot topics' of 2014 and offers a few ideas for boat buyers and sellers to consider for the next year.
How are we doing? What customers think of our service
Friday, 01 August 2014At Boatshed we encourage feedback from our customers, as a way of monitoring and improving the services we offer. Here are some recent comments we have received:
Boatshed Scotland scoops broker of the year award
Thursday, 09 January 2014Boatshed Scotland won the trophy for "Yacht Broker of the year" at the 2014 Boatshed Conference and Awards ceremony.
New boat search for Boatshed
Wednesday, 18 December 2013There are various ways you can now search using different criteria.
Boatshed goes responsive
Monday, 13 May 2013Boatshed goes Responsive!
Today, nearly 30% of Boatshed's traffic is mobile. By the end of next year, this may exceed 50% Tablet sales are expected to exceed 100 million this year. Smartphones, of course, are also a hot commodity, with the ...
How to buy a boat? The process
Saturday, 20 April 2013Before you travel to view a boat, check out all pictures and video of every boat for sale. Our brokers take all their own pictures so you can see the up to date information and full inventory of each boat.
Thinking of selling your boat?
Saturday, 20 April 2013If you are thinking of selling your boat, then have a chat to one of our Boatshed Brokers and they will explain how Boatshed can help sell your boat and what they will do for you.
From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
Wednesday, 17 April 2013When we're at sea we always like to cook proper food. This meal always tastes great at sea and its easy to cook in a lively chop.
Suicide strip for your ensign
Monday, 01 April 2013We first saw this on a local ferry, they shoot across the harbour at 15 knots, their ensign extended at the stern and if you look carefully you will see a strip of netting sewn onto the tail end to protect from whipping its self to rags.
Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Sunday, 24 March 2013The process of getting your boat ready for sea is a therapeutic and systematic approach, I love the fact myself and my partner work away with no talking getting the boat ready. We tend to use the same mental check list for a small or long trip as...
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