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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.

July 2020 BoatBid Auction is LIVE
July 2020 BoatBid Auction is LIVE
Monday, 06 July 2020

Our July 2020 BoatBid Auction is live and the bidding has started ! Take a look at the selection of boats entered below, or head to the catalogue on BoatBid.com

Restaurant Boat for Sale in Canal du Midi - June 2020 BoatBid
Restaurant Boat for Sale in Canal du Midi - June 2020 BoatBid
Saturday, 06 June 2020

Boatshed Midi Canals are delighted to offer this restaurant boat and trip boat for sale.
She will be presented in the June 2020 BoatBid Auction, which is running from Monday 8th June through to Sunday 14th June 2020.

June 2020 BoatBid Auction
June 2020 BoatBid Auction
Friday, 05 June 2020

This month's BoatBid brings an exciting range of boats and opportunities from around our global brokerages. Our listings genuinely include options for most interests and tastes and make a fascinating collection to view.
The Lagoon 450, Outb...

First virtual viewing...great to be back onboard boats!
First virtual viewing...great to be back onboard boats!
Monday, 04 May 2020

I was fortunate to list this particular boat with some photographs just before the 'lockdown' so the marketing began with limited photos.

#Staysafe buying boats.   Information for Buyers, Sellers and Brokers.
#Staysafe buying boats. Information for Buyers, Sellers and Brokers.
Friday, 01 May 2020

Our business practices aim to reduce social contact where possible and when customers and brokers need to meet, we aim to reduce any risk of infection. Please find further information below, relevant to selling and buying . These are in addition ...

Spirit Yacht 111 'Geist' a contemporary luxury bespoke superyacht and we were lucky enough to take a peek!
Spirit Yacht 111 'Geist' a contemporary luxury bespoke superyacht and we were lucky enough to take a peek!
Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Once was during a visit in February to meet my colleagues in Boatshed Suffolk where Spirit Yachts reside. This is where she was designed and built in-house. It was unbelievable to compare the size of the yacht to the actual size of the headqua...

Not Sure Whether to Buy a Boat With an Inboard or Outboard Engine? Watch This!
Not Sure Whether to Buy a Boat With an Inboard or Outboard Engine? Watch This!
Monday, 30 March 2020

Join Tim, from Boatshed yacht brokers, to hear the advantages and disadvantages of outboard motors on boats.

A Walk and Talk Underneath an Eighties Family Cruiser.
A Walk and Talk Underneath an Eighties Family Cruiser.
Monday, 09 March 2020

A quick look around what you might expect to find under one of these classic boats. Excuse the referrals to the rudder, when I meant the propeller!

Portsmouth Sailing Club Centenary
Portsmouth Sailing Club Centenary
Sunday, 22 December 2019

Chris Rust helming his Squib

Marking a momentous 20 years for Boatshed.com
Marking a momentous 20 years for Boatshed.com
Friday, 01 November 2019

A cruel twist of fate and a passion for boats are now ingrained in Boatshed’s 20-year history through a chain of events that was to revolutionize the yacht brokerage industry.

What is a trawler ? We ask Gary at Boatshed Seattle.....
What is a trawler ? We ask Gary at Boatshed Seattle.....
Friday, 01 November 2019

Trawler chat with Gary Buck

The Mayday Call that saved our lives – and started a business…
The Mayday Call that saved our lives – and started a business…
Thursday, 12 September 2019

In celebrating the 20th anniversary of Boatshed.com we take a glimpse into how the business began. But how could co-founders Mandy and Neil Chapman ever have imagined that their dramatic air-sea rescue in a Force 10 storm would become such...

Divert to Link
Divert to Link
Wednesday, 28 August 2019

https://www.boatshed.com/covid-19--boatshed-status--still-open-for-business-blog-62653.html

Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Friday, 28 June 2019

By teaming up with Canalous, the leading French boat builder and hire fleet operator, Boatshed is bringing the best out of boat ownership in France.

Supertaff and Boatshed crew arrive in Portugal as ARC Europe rally draws to a close
Supertaff and Boatshed crew arrive in Portugal as ARC Europe rally draws to a close
Saturday, 15 June 2019

9,000 miles, two Atlantic crossings and one amazing experience is how Boatshed CEO Neil Chapman reflects on the past seven months as the Supertaff crew step onto dry land in Lagos.

Rising to the challenge of wind, rain and how to improvise with the laundry
Rising to the challenge of wind, rain and how to improvise with the laundry
Thursday, 13 June 2019

JUNE 13th – and less than 200 miles remaining on the Azores - Portugal leg of the ARC Europe Rally which includes rounding Cape St Vincent en route to Lagos. Squalls, mopping up and oil tankers are the order of the day in this latest report ...

Get browsing and get ready to bid – it’s Boatshed’s Summer 2019 Boat Auction!
Get browsing and get ready to bid – it’s Boatshed’s Summer 2019 Boat Auction!
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

At Boatshed, our mission is to make it easier for you to buy and sell boats. And with our next online boat auction set to start on July 12, you can view a fabulous selection of boats for sale in our online catalogue today.

It’s ‘adeus’ to the Azores, fishy tales and the one that got away!
It’s ‘adeus’ to the Azores, fishy tales and the one that got away!
Monday, 10 June 2019

JUNE 10th – 700 miles to go – and we’re back onboard Supertaff again with Neil Chapman, Curt Mundy and Curt’s niece Shea as we embark on the next European leg of the Atlantic Rally Challenge.

Sailing through three centuries – and now for sale!
Sailing through three centuries – and now for sale!
Thursday, 06 June 2019

Indulge yourself – for a moment or much longer – as you take the helm of this vintage racing cruiser.

Why sailing is good for the Boatshed business
Why sailing is good for the Boatshed business
Tuesday, 04 June 2019

If you’ve been following our news stories and blogs over the past few months, you’ll be aware that Boatshed founder Neil Chapman has been sailing the 41’ Supertaff more than usual just lately. And not without good cause!

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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.