Customer Comments

Having spent months looking at various vessels and having lifted and rejecting 2, listed with other brokers, we came across a boat listed with Boatshed Portsmouth. Sam Cassell was excellent, despite the fact that we drove the buying process fairly quickly. She answered our questions very promptly, even replying to calls, texts and emails in the evenings and at weekends. She negotiated a fair price which was both acceptable to us and the seller. The whole deal was brokered within a week The details and photographs listed on the Boatshed website were both detailed and accurate. After purchase Sam was instrumental in helping us find various trades to upgrade the boat. We would have no hesitation in recommending Boatshed Portsmouth to both buyers and sellers alike.

- John and Claire | Boatshed Portsmouth

A friendly and efficient service - many thanks

- all the best, Tim | Boatshed Portsmouth

We consider ourselves very fortunate to have met Samantha Cassell in our search for a Princess 415 as we live in New Zealand and had to rely on her help and advice from the other side of the world. Samantha has been just great to work with. We found her to be very professional and knowledgeable, and she went out of her way to help us in every way she could in locating a motor yacht that met our requirements. She could not have been more helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any intending purchaser and/or owner looking for a very competent broker and would be delighted to provide a verbal reference to anyone requiring a testimonial on her proficiency.

- Clyde, NZ | Boatshed Portsmouth

The Portsmouth branch of Boatshed was chosen by me to sell my Moody 346. I received personal attention from the beginning from Samantha Cassell who remained my contact throughout. Appointments for photographs, listing and viewings were kept to the minute. The on-line listing was comprehensive and accurate and I was allowed pre-publication viewing to provide any minor corrections. Negotiation with potential purchasers was carried out by Samantha, keeping me informed during the process Detailed negotiation with the actual buyer and all arrangements for the handover of paperwork and equipment was most effectively and timely completed. I am completely satisfied by the way in which Boatshed carried out the listing and sale of my boat and have no hesitation in recommending this brokerage and thank, in particular, the efficient and effective personal service provided by Samantha.

- David, Commander RN (rtd) | Boatshed Portsmouth

“I am very happy with the service provided by Boatshed Portsmouth during the sale of my yacht. Right from the start I found their broker, Samantha Cassell, to be professional,realistic and active on my behalf. A large number of photos and even a video tour of the boat at deck level, and inside the cabin, were quickly produced and posted on their website and I found encouragement from logging on to their website and seeing how many viewings their had been of my boat details. Once a potential buyer appeared Samantha kept me fully informed of progress and acted with vigour on my behalf. “

- Regards Robin | Boatshed Portsmouth

I have a busy schedule and wanted somebody to deal with the sale of my boat and have as little hassle as possible with paperwork or time consuming negotiations. Boatshed Portsmouth did the job.

- Cheers, Barry | Boatshed Portsmouth

We can highly recommend Boatshed Gosport to anyone who wishes to sell or buy a boat. The srevice is excellent, informative and everything is explained clearly at all stages. Being kept up to date and aware of proceedings and paperwork is very important and the monthly report of viewings and interest was always a welcome sight. The number of photographs taken and placed on their site gave potential interested people an excellent idea of our vessel before any viewing took place and we are sure this helped enormously to ensure only really serious people arrived to view our vessel. The assistance during the preparation, presentation, notification of possible clients and subsequent sale was efficient and professionally handled. Thank you Boatshed for a well planned and executed service.

- Yours sincerely, Tony and Audrey | Boatshed Portsmouth

We were most impressed by the service rendered by Boatshed. Our Motor Cruiser received wide publicity and throughout the sale process, we were kept fully informed. In particular, the Boatshed website was most useful. The Boatshed Rep. was cheerful, cooperative and attended all viewings.

- Regards, Roger | Boatshed Portsmouth

I placed my 28ft Gib'Sea with Samantha Cassell to sell on my behalf and was delighted with the fast response, attention to detail and very swift sale of the boat. Having spotted a few points on the boat that needed attention, the first viewing was within days of the notice appearing on the web site, an offer was made and accepted by us a week later, and the survey and completion within another week. They say it pays to use experts, and I can certainly confirm that in the service and results delivered by Sam and the Boatshed team

- Nick | Boatshed Portsmouth

Hi Sam I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in finding my yacht, Cloud Nine. The Boatshed website has a great selection of boat, with lots of photos, which really helped me decide what type of yachts to look for. It is also really straight forward to use. I found your advice really helpful and appriciate all the time you spent sorting everything out so that I was able to take ownership at very short notice. I was grateful for your subsequent visit, with your friend, to assist with the issues I had with the battery charger. Great service all round, thanks!

- Wendy | Boatshed Portsmouth

I purchased my 35 foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey through Boatshed Portsmouth having only 18 months of previous boat ownership. The approach was totally helpful and I felt that I was buying rather than being sold to. Myself and my wife were showed 5 boats within our price range and Sam Cassell the Boatshed salesperson could not have been more helpful or informative. I still had my old boat to sell which within 2 months of listing her with Sam she was SOLD, yay! I would not hesitate to use Boatshed for my next purchase and they made the entire process both transparent and enjoyable.

- Mart xx | Boatshed Portsmouth

Dear Samantha, Boatshed Portsmouth. So "Jazz" has been sold and will be sailing the Seven Seas under a new captain. Just to say "Thank You" for the excellent service provided, by yourself, as regards selling "Jazz". I must say that the buyer having "Jazz" lifted and a survey completed before an offer made is very rare, but thank you for rising to the challenge. It is appreciated that you took the time and effort to contact the boat yard and sort out the little hitches along the way, especially when I reside in land locked Birmingham. And all with in two weeks, from survey, paperwork and hand over of "Jazz". Well done Samantha, and I hope to converse with you again, with the view of purchasing my next vessel.

- Best Regards Jon | Boatshed Portsmouth

Tim was very helpful every step of the way and supportive with questions re the process. Thanks Tim for all your help.

- David, December 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

You’re faster than lightning! What a response time.

- Julian, December 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

Very speedy process. I was on a time limit and the staff did their best to complete the process in just over a week. As far as paperwork is concerned, I am very happy as to the efficiency of the service. I can fully recommend Boatshed Eastbourne to anyone.

- Matt, November 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

10/10 Clear informative sales materials online. Plenty of photos and videos to manage expectations prior to committing to visit the boat. No pressure viewing and questions answered on the spot or in good time. Good management of pre purchase tasks including details of local surveyors. Great communication throughout. Would be happy to recommend.

- Paul, November 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

Jayne is a phenomenon. She was friendly, professional and incredibly helpful throughout the sale of my boat. She dealt with a multitude of small issues (and back and forth) between myself and the buyer to ensure everything went smoothly with the sale of my boat. Nothing was too much. I wouldn’t use anyone else to sell a boat again in the future. I would highly recommend Jayne to anyone looking to sell or buy a boat.

- Tom W (11/2025) | Boatshed Essex

Excellent service provided by Nic at Boatshed Hamble, marketing of our yacht was a straightforward process. Nic was extremely helpful and gave guidance throughout. Communication was excellent . Would highly recommend , not just satisfied but delighted with Nic at Boatshed Hamble. Thank you Nic

- Claire Q November 2025 | Boatshed Hamble

Boatshed provided a professional and personal service, providing updates and keeping in touch throughout the process.

- Sophie, October 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your time, effort, and professionalism in marketing our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32. We really appreciate the work you’ve put in throughout the listing period.

- James, September 2025 | Boatshed Brighton