Customer Comments

Boatshed Portsmouth recently introduced a buyer for my Nordic Tug 37. Throughout the sale process I found Sam personable ,energetic, responsive and thoroughly professional and I would commend Boatshed Portsmouth to anyone seeking a first class Broker.

- Kind regards, Paul | Boatshed Portsmouth

From the beginning Sam was excellent in helping me get my boat into great shape to sell. She provided all the contacts I needed to make my boat look it’s best and it worked so well that I wanted to keep it. Thanks Sam for all your hard work and I can’t recommend Boatshed Portsmouth highly enough!

- Simon. Jan 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Thank you to Sam who was proactive in introducing our buyer to the boat before she came to the market making for a swift and transaction. We hope the new owner enjoys her as much as we did.

- Annibel. Dec 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Purchasing a boat for the first time can be a stressful time but I needn't have worried. Samantha at Boatshed Portsmouth was terrific at taking me through the process, course correcting where required and ironing out a deal to the satisfaction of all parties. Boatshed's systems made the purchase slick with Samantha being a joy to deal with. Would not hesitate to recommend!

- Andrew. Dec 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Absolutely faultless. From seeing the boat to completion of the sale Samantha organised everything from meeting the owners to sorting out the survey and paperwork. All done within 2 weeks and totally hassle free.

- Albo. Jan 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam met all our expectations throughout the whole process of selling our boat, especially keeping us informed at every step of the way. She fielded all queries from prospective buyer in a very calm and measured way, taking away a lot of the stress from our shoulders. She is very personable and was keen to know the history of the boat and our ‘sailing story’, to maximise every selling point. Thankyou Sam for doing an excellent job and we will certainly recommend you. Underneath your friendly bubbley positive manner, lies a very determined negotiator…..for which we were truly greatful!

- Trevor. Jan 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

It was great to have Sam as my boat agent. She was very good and really worked for me. Living abroad is not easy when you put your boat for sale but Sam and her team made it very easy. Thank you Sam and Boatshed

- Lyse. Feb 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Fantastic service from start to finish. Great advice! Highly recommended to anyone looking to buy a boat.

- SR. Feb 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Purchase went totally smoothly and efficiently, we are extremely happy with the experience (and the boat!)

- Mrs P. March 2022 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Hi Samantha, I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help throughout the transaction. It was a such a brilliant experience to get our dream boat. I was wondering if you could let Steve know that we got her back to Weymouth safely (I have attached some photos for you both). The anti fouling went to plan which was brilliant! The staff at Trafalgar Wharf were absolutely fantastic. Their service was impeccable and were there to give us a hand when needed. Thank you all so so much for assisting us. Take care,

- Megan, Aug 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha had successfully sold our previous yacht during a much more difficult market, in 2016, so she was a natural choice to sell our flybridge motor boat. We also knew that a local broker is a major advantage. We had a partnership with Samantha, we cleaned and presented the boat to the highest standard and she took care of the advertising and selling. The boat was sold only a few days after listing. She had a very busy weekend conducting viewings and handling multiple offers. The boat was sold to a buyer who could not view, so he based his purchase on the excellent photos and videos that Samantha provided and a detailed specification, supported by our engine service and boat history. She even filmed the engines being started from cold. She then organised getting the boat ready for transport, by road, to Scotland.

- Bruce @ Gosport Premier marina - May 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam is outstanding. Very responsive and professional. She really knows the market well and made the sale of my boat very easy. Highly recommended.

- Mark. May 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Great service, helped me every step of the way, really good experience. Would definitely recommend!

- Edward. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

I received very good service from the brokerage team.Mine was not the easiest boat to sell as although very well built, in good order and lacking nothing it was a little known class. The extensive advertising exposure uncovered a few interested parties and a buyer was found. I was impressed by Sam's wide experience and knowledge of the boat market. I was consistently updated in developments and given wise advice.

- Graham. Feb 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam was key to the successful sale of my high spec, lightly-used yacht. An international buyer offered a fair price but could not view due to COVID. Sam set up a video viewing for me to ‘show’ the yacht to the buyers. They liked what they saw well enough to complete the sale without actually seeing the yacht. Selling internationally is complex, but Sam knows how to cement a comfortable and safe deal for both sides. She is committed, tenacious, good fun to work with, and highly recommended. Well done Sam!

- Martin. Feb 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha was very quick, clear and most helpful at every stage . Full ,marks

- MR & Mrs Booth. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

I have just bought through Boatshed. The purchase was quick with support from Samantha throughout. A good experience.

- Matthew. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam has just facilitated the sale of my boat and from start to finish was superb service. I liked her honest approach and that she did the best for both parties to strike a fair deal. I would definitely use her again and would happily recommend her.

- Rob. Feb 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

We would like to share our thanks to Sam at Boatshed Portsmouth for the sale of our Jeanneau. The sale was completed quickly and efficiently with friendly professional service throughout the process. We would not hesitate to recommend.

- Spencer. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam Cassell sold my boat for the full asking price in less than 24 hours. Throughout the sale she was extremely professional and helpful, and even managed to get the purchaser to pay for 50% of the one main issue thrown up by the survey. Thanks to Sam, the whole process was hassle free from my point of view, I would definitely recommend her services and think they represented excellent value.

- Richard. May 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth