Customer Comments
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
We bought our boat through Boatshed and have to say that everything went very smoothly and quickly. The best thing is the speed of communication between Sam and the owner to my questions, and the electronic versions of paperwork makes life so much easier.
- Steve. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth
Samantha was easy to work with. Clear with every step of the purchase of our boat, always getting back to us with information when we asked for it. Strong recommendation from me.
- Seumas. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth
It costs more but the support and service is worth it. Sam kept me up to date throughout, sorted viewings and happily gives frank, straightforward advice and selling and buying. When negotiations got tricky due to unforeseen issues on survey, having a broker helps, and I think gives the buyer more confidence to find a way forward, which we did. Sad to see the boat go, but looking forward to the next one!
- Stephen. April 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth
Really good accurate advice, incredibly fast sale just as predicted but importantly I felt supported by a professional all the way. Sam knows how to be direct and keep information real for both seller and buyer...a real skill! - Thank you again Sam.
- Mr. Broome. June 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth
Many thanks to Sam at Boatshed for driving the sale of my boat during a very difficult lockdown year. I was kept well informed throughout and provided good advice. Many Thanks.
- Brian.May 2021 | Boatshed Portsmouth
I bought a yacht from Boatshed in April and the whole process was managed really professionally by Samantha. I then asked Samantha to deal with selling my old yacht which she also dealt with professionally. I can't recommend both her and Boatshed highly enough. She was always available and kept me unto date. Superb!
- Barry. 12/06/21 | Boatshed Portsmouth
We found Samantha and Steve extremely helpful, efficient and provided excellent service with selling our small open boat. Nothing was too much trouble and I would encourage everyone selling a boat to use Boatshed.com
- Mabel.12/07/21 | Boatshed Portsmouth
I was recommended to Boatshed by a friend. In these strange times of Covid 19 I needed to place my boat on sale knowing I would be unable to be present due to travel restrictions (My home is in France). Therefore it was important to have full confidence in the agent. I arranged a meeting with Samantha at the boat when she explained terms and conditions and gave a global estimate as to market value and advertising. From there, Samantha created video and PowerPoint presentation and we met once more in the open at the boat yard to sign contracts. Boatshed has made monthly reports of viewing through social media and informed me of people who have made several viewings. The initial six months of contract was ending as was winter. I exchanged emails with Samantha and considered entering Boatshed Auction which in fact did not happen as Samantha informed me of an offer. This was followed through with a survey for the purchaser and an agreed price confirmed between the purchaser and me. Samantha has handled all at distance for me including the bill of sale, and eventual electronic payments direct to my bank account. I can now recommend Samantha and the Boatshed service. My only reservation was the fixed minimum commission which was explained from the outset. This would mean that owners of older and lower valued boats would not find Boatshed’s terms necessarily very attractive.
- A.C. Gosport Boat Yard | 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, Portsmouth Harbour | Boatshed Portsmouth