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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.

Spotlight on 2015, 15m Dutch Barge
Spotlight on 2015, 15m Dutch Barge
Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Beat the 2 year factory waiting line. A change in circumstances has meant this 2015 Dutch Barge has come to the market - very well equipped, she is waiting for her next owner to enjoy her many assets!

Great lunchtime treat...
Great lunchtime treat...
Friday, 19 February 2016

If you're on the Isle of Wight visit 'The Breeze Restaurant' at Island Harbour Marina....

Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Entries are now open for the next auction running from 15th to 19th April 2016!

Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Monday, 01 February 2016

The 2015 Southampton Boat Show was once again a fantastic event, with over 110,000 visitors during the 10 days, 330 boats on the water and an array of exhibitors, there was literally something for everybody!

How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
Friday, 29 January 2016

BoatBid enables the boat buyer to bid with the confidence that any boat can be surveyed and sea trialed before you make the decision to purchase. The transaction is handled by one of Boatshed's brokers.

From the Galley - INDULGENT BREAKFAST PORRIDGE #NationalBreakfastWeek
From the Galley - INDULGENT BREAKFAST PORRIDGE #NationalBreakfastWeek
Thursday, 28 January 2016

It's #NationalBreakfastweek this week and porridge is a fantastic food when you're on passage.

Boatshed's Boat of the month - 40 foot Blue water Cruiser
Boatshed's Boat of the month - 40 foot Blue water Cruiser
Tuesday, 26 January 2016

If you are looking for a serious Blue Water Cruiser that's ready to go for its next adventure. She's a spacious comfortable family boat, proven long distance cruiser with lots of gear, aft cabin, fully insulated to keep cooler in hot climates, cur...

Boatshed 2016 Conference Report
Boatshed 2016 Conference Report
Thursday, 14 January 2016

This week saw the Boatshed 2016 2 day Conference held in Gosport at Hardy’s at Haslar Marina. There was representation from approximately 40 Boatshed locations, including the UK and Europe, along with a number of members of the Boatshed HQ team....

Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Wednesday, 30 December 2015

After spending six months in Denmark, we’re now once again back on the boat and ready to engage in new cruising adventures! In late November, we returned to the boat, which had been on the hard in Indiantown near Lake Okeechobee in southern Flor...

Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Buying and selling a boat can be quite a daunting process, not to mention emotional, especially if you are selling something that has given you a tremendous amount of fun, challenges and happiness over the years and has become close to your heart....

56 point boat check
56 point boat check
Thursday, 24 December 2015

At Boatshed we are always thinking of ways to help people sell their boats more efficiently and providing a better service to both seller and purchaser.

Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Monday, 21 December 2015

From the start, Boatshed has always been about promoting and harnessing those family values that most boaters share; spending time together afloat with family and friends; owning a beloved boat that becomes part of the family; weekends spent at an...

Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Friday, 18 December 2015

If you fancy a dip in the sea at Christmas, you are either brave/daft or raising money for charity – after all who would want to leave the comfort of their over warm homes to jump into icy waters if it wasn’t for charity!?

Buy Boats with Bitcoin at Boatshed
Buy Boats with Bitcoin at Boatshed
Thursday, 17 December 2015

With the increased popularity of Bitcoin and Barclays Bank now set to start accepting the "virtual" currency. Boatshed wanted to get ahead of the curve and offer "Bitcoin" as a currency choice when buying a boat. This is a first for the marine ind...

December Boatbid Auction - Starts on Friday 0900hrs!
December Boatbid Auction - Starts on Friday 0900hrs!
Tuesday, 08 December 2015

The December Boatbid auction starts this Friday at 0900hrs!

Westerly Seahawk 34 for sale with 2013 standing rigging
Westerly Seahawk 34 for sale with 2013 standing rigging
Monday, 07 December 2015

Boatshed Portsmouth are very pleased to be offering this Westerly Seahawk 34 for sale.
She is in good condition and boasts new standing rigging in 2013, another of her unique features is the fantastically sized cockpit tent (see pictures b...

Buying a boat, the service doesn't stop here...
Buying a boat, the service doesn't stop here...
Sunday, 29 November 2015

Another day at Boatshed Portsmouth as they oversee the transport of a boat which had completed her sale and is off to bonnie Scotland!

December Boatbid Auction - Catalogue PREVIEW
December Boatbid Auction - Catalogue PREVIEW
Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Next months auction commences on Thursday 11th December and runs until Tuesday 15th December. There are a large variety of boats for sale, here are just a selection of the boats featured:

SEA START - Should you join?
SEA START - Should you join?
Friday, 30 October 2015

As a boat owner, I have always taken out insurance to protect myself against the unknown but I have never really considered breakdown protection.

We have a Winner of the Paddle Board!!
We have a Winner of the Paddle Board!!
Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Congratulations go to Richard Slape. We had thousands of entries to the competition. Ian Dawes Yacht Broker from Boatshed Port Solent, Wendy Barker from Boatshed HQ and Chrissie Capel from Boatshed HQ met Richard and his son Peter at Trafalgar W...

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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.

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